Ecce Agnus Dei

Also known as: Behold the Lamb of God

Part of the Communion Rite, said by the celebrant as he turns toward the people holding the Blessed Sacrament. The people respond with the Domine, Non Sum Dignus.

The Priest genuflects, takes the Host and, turning to the People, holding it slightly raised above the paten or Chalice, says aloud:

BEHOLD the Lamb of God, behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are called to the Supper of the Lamb.



DWM (pg. 653)