The answer
Yes, as soon as the priest empties the wine container and hands it over to the deacon.Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)
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Divine Liturgy
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The question
When exactly are the deacons in the altar to blow out their candles after the Procession of the Lamb? Is it right after the priest hands over the wine container (emptied and held upside down) to the deacon?
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Questions answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab) of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. Question 1149 on the Diocese’s Q&A site. Questions and answers © Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. All rights reserved.