Publication Details
Issue: Vol 3, No 1 (2026)
Pages: 21-25
ISSN: 2997-9420
Abstract
This article discusses funeral traditions and related ceremonies in Orthodox Christianity, the order and rules established by the Church for conducting them, as well as certain superstitions associated with funeral ceremonies that are found among contemporary Orthodox Christians.
Keywords
Canon
Three Sacred Words (Trisagion)
holy water
panikhida
psalm
cremation
funeral service
memorial meal