Eucharistic Prayer

In the [[Roman Rite]], the Server duties during the Eucharistic Prayer depend on how many Servers there are and the solemnity of the Mass.

Formation

On a maximally solemn occasion, the Servers line up at the foot of the appropriate Altar as shown below.

         AA
L3 L1 __ Th Bb L2 L4

In the diagram:

• AA is the center of the Altar.
• L1-4 are Lucifers bearing Torches.
• Th is the Thurifer.
• Bb is the Boat Bearer.
• __ is empty space, creating symmetry.
• Not pictured, the Bell Ringer at his seat.

On less solemn occasions, or if we have fewer Servers available, we remove roles.

For a typical for Roman Rite Solemn Mass and Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar, we use Th, L1, L2, and the Bell Ringer.

For a typical for Roman Rite Low Mass or Roman Rite Sung Mass, we only have the Bell Ringer, and none of the Servers line up in this formation.