Having observed that some alternative hymns are being chanted during the entrance of the bride and groom into the church during the matrimony ceremony, the Holy Synod has decided that it is prohibited...

In the Fraction for the Fast of the Apostles in the Euchologion, the Synod decided that the phrase Paul and Peter “the foremost of the Apostles” be corrected to “Peter and Paul the Apostles”.

Regarding the litanies of the waters, fruits and airs in the diaspora the Synod conflated the litanies together as per the following text:

Priest: Graciously accord, O Lord, the waters of the rain and ...

The Holy Synod decided to add the phrase “or by air” to the litany of the travellers, since it is now a common mode of travel.

His Holiness the Pope said that the word, “lowly [things]” (found in the start of the Anaphora of the Liturgy of St Basil) refers to all creation. Therefore, it is preferable to use the word, “lowly [...

The Holy Synod decided to use the word “guarding” instead of “sleeping” regarding the guards of the tomb at the time of the Resurrection, and this is in the hymn of the distribution that is specific t...

The Holy Synod decided that it is not permissible for anyone to alter or add words in liturgical prayers, or insert spiritual songs, without the review and agreement of the Holy Synod.

The Holy Synod has decided (based on the recommendations of the Ritual Committee and following amendments requested by His Holiness the Pope):

The response “May their holy blessings” etc. is to be pray...

The Synod have observed that many of the Priests have become accustomed to praying the litanies inaudibly during the conclusion of the rites of Vespers and Matins, and the Great Litanies before the Pr...

The word “offerings” is to be used instead of “sacrifices” in the Arabic translation in the Litany of the Offerings.