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Before the wine is consecrated, the priest or deacon adds a drop of water into the wine in the chalice.

The wine represents the divine nature of Christ

The water represents the human nature of Christ.

So that the mixing of the water and wine into one signifies the Incarnation of Christ.

And also the Crucifixion, when blood and water poured from His pierced side.

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