Virtual Walk - 11. Altar of Sacrifice

Priest's Prayer of Farewell to the Altar in the Maronite Rite:

Remain in peace, O holy altar of God,
I hope to return to you in peace.
May the offering I have received from you
forgive my sins
and prepare me to stand blameless
before the throne of Christ.
I know not whether I will be able to return to you
again to offer sacrifice.
Guard me, O Lord, and protect your holy Church,
that she may be the way to salvation and the light
of the world. Amen.