Russian Orthodox Funeral Service Pdf, The prayers and litanies reflect the Orthodox view that salvation is both communal and personal.

Russian Orthodox Funeral Service Pdf, The Orthodox Funeral Service __________________________ Priest: Blessed is our God, always, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. . Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace. Having implored for him (her, them) the mercies of God, the kingdom of heaven and remission of sins, let us commend ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God. Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. The prayers and litanies reflect the Orthodox view that salvation is both communal and personal. ORDER FOR BURIAL SERVICES OVER LAY-PERSONS (REDUCED) Although for the faithful it is recommended to offer the service as fully as possible, the following outline reflects some current practices in shortening where necessary. Communal elements are evident in the collective prayers during liturgy, invoking shared spiritual goals such as mercy and salvation for all attendees and the departed . 2 A detailed explanation of the Orthodox theological position on memorials and prayers for the dead can be found in Services of the Orthodox Church, Session 5 of this Catechism. (Romans 8:38) The Orthodox funeral service is a wonderful expression of this faith. imi, qitpq, jygv2, e3, a3oof, zbq, hkbx, adn, tnmaxx, hr5eo3,