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Epiclesis logo #21000 The epiclesis (also spelled epiklesis; from ἐπίκλησις `invocation` or `calling down from on high`) is that part of the Anaphora (Eucharistic Prayer) by which the priest invokes the Holy Spirit (or the power of His blessing) upon the Eucharistic bread and wine in some Christian churches. In most Eastern Christian traditions, the Epicl...
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Epiclesis

Epiclesis logo #21000[composition] Epiclesis is a composition for flute by Juan Maria Solare (Cologne, 25–30 September 1995) [Duration: 4:30]. In the preface to the score, the composer refers to the Mathnawi of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi as an inspiration of this piece. The title, Epiclesis, is to be understood as `Invocation`, `specifically the invocation to th...
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epiclesis logo #22641calling on the Holy Spirit to consecrate the Eucharist
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epiclesis logo #21003(Greek: `invocation`), in the Christian eucharistic prayer (anaphora), the special invocation of the Holy Spirit; in most Eastern Christian ...
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