Longer Catechism (Orthodox) 15.346

Chapter 15 — Part I — The Eucharist

Section 346. Q. What should we remember at that time in the Liturgy when they make the Procession with the gifts from the table of preparation to the altar? A. Jesus Christ going to suffer voluntarily, as a victim to the slaughter, while more than twelve legions of angels were ready around to guard him as their King. The King of kings, and Lord of lords, cometh to be slaughtered. (Hymn for the Liturgy on the Great Sabbath.)