Prothesis

Prothesis occurs here presumably because the construct precedes the aforementioned Pre-Etruscan Syncope rule.

A possible relationship between 'four' and 'eight' in PIE 2008

After the Prothesis, the Mass of the Cathechumens begins with the greeting of the priest: "Peace to all", to which the people answer: "And with thy spirit."

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

A Prothesis (perparation of the oblations before the beginning of the actual liturgy) has been added to it from the

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

Rite (p. 227), in the Nestorian Prothesis (p. 248) and again at the beginning of their Liturgy (p. 252), in the Byzantine Prothesis (p. 361).

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

Gradually the preparation of the oblation (Prothesis, the word also used for the credence table), before the actual liturgy begins, develops into an elaborate service.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

(In other liturgies the Offertory is said before the Great Entrance at the Prothesis.)

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

Prothesis; the prayers of thanksgiving are longer than those of the

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The priest and deacon bring the offerings from the Prothesis to the altar while the people sing the Cherubikon.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The incense is blessed, the oblation is brought from the Prothesis to the altar while the people sing the Cherubikon, ending with three Alleluias.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The characteristic points of this rite are the nine Kyrie eleisons at the beginning, the Offertory prayers said at the altar instead of at the Prothesis, and especially the place of the great Supplication before the Sanctus.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913