Is 'Elokeinu v'Elokei Avoteinu' (the substitute Birkat Kohanim blessing) recited at Mincha on Yom Kippur?

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Synopsis

The Rema rules that the substitute Birkat Kohanim blessing ('Elokeinu v'Elokei Avoteinu') is recited at Mincha on Yom Kippur, since if a Kohen were to go up he would not be brought down — making it 'somewhat fitting' for Birkat Kohanim. Some disagree, but the Ashkenazic custom follows the Rema.

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