Organ consecration
In the liturgy, an organ consecration is the blessing of a church organ and its subsequent use for worship . Although it is a Benedictio , it is popularly referred to as an organ consecration . The liturgical process is laid down in the Benedictine . The blessing is often given by the local bishop in a Holy Mass .
procedure
In the Benedictionale , the celebration is structured as follows:
The organ does not sound after the entrance . After the kyrie and the confession of guilt, clergymen and altar boys move to the organ. Meanwhile, the All Saints' Litany can be played. Then the bishop spreads his arms and says the blessing prayer. This is followed by sprinkling with holy water and incense with incense . At the end, the bishop strikes the glory and the organ sounds, often in plenary , for the first time. If the blessing takes place in a Holy Mass, it will be continued in the usual way after the Gloria.
Blessing prayer
“God, through your servant Moses, you ordered trumpets to be sounded at the sacrifices made to your name. You wanted the sons of Israel to play trumpets and cymbals in praise of your name. We ask you: Bless + this organ, which is consecrated for your sacred service, and grant that your believers, who cheer in spiritual chants on earth, deserve to come to the eternal joy of heaven. Through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord and God, who lives in the unity of the Holy Spirit with you and rules for all eternity. Amen."