EN
The paper shows progress of the rite of Viaticum in the Roman liturgy from the ancient Christian centuries to the time of convening the Second Vatican Council. Then it concentrates on the proposals of liturgical reform of the Conciliar preparatory commission and on the suggestions on this matter from the Conciliar liturgical commission. In its third part, it undertakes the question of the preparation of the new rite of giving Viaticum and finally, it presents the outcome of this component of liturgical reform.