(Q2) Eastern Orthodox Flashcards
What classification is the eastern orthodox church?
Liturgical (similar to Roman catholic)
Christian
Pope, bishops, parish priests, Deacons
Does clergy have to be notified?
Are there restrictions on removal?
(eastern orthodox)
- clergy notification is not required
- no restrictions on the removal
Preparation of remains and dressing/casketing
Embalming is OK
interment or entombment
Cremation is objectionable
No restrictions on clothing but clergy wear vestments
Eastern orthodox funeral
- icons, flowers standing cross, vigil lights
- usually at the church
- Trisagion prayer at committal service
- Priest and Cantor lead procession
- Panachida is the rubric
- eulogies are permitted
- Casket stays open during service; visitors will kiss the deceased at the end of the funeral
Cantor
A person who accompanies the priest, enchanting hymns pertaining to the liturgical service
Divine liturgy
Eucharistic celebration in the eastern orthodox communities of faith
Funeral service
The proper name given to the orthodox church service, conducted for the dead
Eastern orthodox
Great Panachida (Parastas)
Office of Christian burial in the Greek Orthodox Church
Icon
Holy pictures found covering the walls, iconostasis and special shrines around the church
Eastern orthodox
Iconostasis
A solid screen, covered with icons, at the front of the church, dividing the sanctuary from the nave
Eastern orthodox
Panachida
- Rubric for the Eastern orthodox funeral service
Parastasis
“ watch” or “ all night vigil” over the lifeless body
Eastern orthodox
Solea
Open area before the altar in the Orthodox Church
Taper
A wax candle lit in the narthex of the orthodox church, signifying, prayers, and petitions being offered up to God
Eastern orthodox
Trisagion
Three Short services of blessings conducted at the funeral home the evening before the funeral, prior to leaving for the church, and at the cemetery
Eastern orthodox
