(This Blessing should be done on the feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist on December 28 th.)
Graciously bless and sanctify, O Lord God,
this wine and this drink with Thy right hand,
and grant that by the merits of Saint John,
Apostle and Evangelist,
all who believe in Thee
and partake of this wine
may be blessed and protected.
And as Saint John drank poison from a cup
and was unharmed,
so may all those who this day drink of this cup
in honor of Saint John
be preserved from all poisoning
and other harmful things,
and as they offer themselves to Thee
in body and soul
may they be free of all guilt.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Bless, O Lord,
this drink which Thou hast created,
that it may be a salutary remedy
for all who partake of it,
and grant that all who taste of it may,
by invoking Thy holy name,
receive health for body and soul.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
And may the blessing of Almighty God,
of the Father,
of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit,
come down upon this wine
and any other drink,
and remain forever.
Amen.