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During the procession, of both Matins and Vespers, should the deacon or deacons go around with both the cross and Holy Bible or just the cross? Also during the two processions during the Divine Liturgy, the same question. Please explain why.

The deacon should carry the cross only, since offering of incense symbolizes the sacrifice of our Lord on the Holy Cross. The Holy Bible should be carried only in the Litany of the Holy Gospel.