Anchorite Enclosure Rite
Stage 3 of 7
Blessing of the Cell
Benedictio cellae
The bishop enters the cell, asperges it with holy water, and incenses every corner. The cell is made a sanctuary — a church within a church.
Ps. 84 — Quam dilecta tabernacula tua, Domine virtutum
Oratio
Bless, O Lord, this dwelling, that within its walls thy servant may find the peace which the world cannot give.