The incensation of the altar
The cathedra of the Pope
The bells ring and the Gloria sung
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
The second reading, chanted in Greek by a Greek subdeacon.
At this point, an always interesting aspect of the papal liturgy comes forth, insofar as the Gospel is proclaimed in both Latin by a Roman deacon, and in Greek by a Greek deacon. (For more on this, see here.)
The Greek and Roman Deacons
The Roman deacon proclaims the Gospel in Latin
The Greek deacon proclaims the same Gospel in Greek
The Greek deacon brings the book of the Gospels to the Pope, kisses it, the Pope kisses it and blesses the faithful with it.
The Homily
The Mandatum or Washing of the Feet
The Mass of the Faithful
During the Canon
Hoc est enim Corpus meum
Holy Communion
The Stripping of the Altar and Procession to the Altar of Repose
We now await Good Friday...
