The Synod has decided to grant priority to the litany of the departed over any other litany in the prayers over the departed, even in the Holy Fifty Days (with the adherence to the tune for the Holy F...

1. One Korban [bread] is to be taken into the Sanctuary for its sanctification in the Divine Liturgy, and no other [Korban] is to be taken into the Sanctuary.
2. The Korban plate containing all the Korban of...

1. Whomsoever presents himself for ordination as a Priest should not wear laymen’s clothes, but rather he should be ordained a full Deacon and wear the black robe as a consecrated Deacon, prior to weari...

Further names of saints should not be added the Commemoration [of Saints] in the Liturgy other than those in the Holy Euchologion, save for the possibility of adding the saint that the church is named...

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...