On the Problem of the History of the Formula for the Consecration of the Holy Gifts in the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
The article substantiates the need for a special study of the most important moment of the liturgy associated with the consecration of Eucharistic Gifts. To understand the meaning of the text it is necessary to clear it from the later layers. Also the history of the formation of the formula of the consecration of the Sacred Gifts is considered. The author traces the changes in this text, beginning with the most ancient evidence relating to the II century continuing upto the XIV century, when the final formation of the late Byzantine anaphora took place. A conclusion is made about the lateness of the words «changing Them by Thy Holy Spirit» and about the even later time of formation of practice of the triple blessing of the Holy Gifts.