Directing Lesson 4.3 Terms & SG

4. Define Cantor

A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox Faith

Cantor

A religious singer who assists the clergy; assists the Rabbi in the Jewish faith; assists the Priest in the Eastern Orthodox Faith

5. List some items that may be present at the visitation of a deceased Greek Orthodox parishioner.

Holy Icon Candles Orthodox cross

3. Define Solea

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the open area before the altar

Solea

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the open area before the altar

2. Define Iconostasis

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea

Iconostasis (Iconostas, Iconostation)

In the Eastern Orthodox church, the partition that extends across the front of the church separating the sanctuary from the solea

1. Define Icon

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture, usually mosaic or pained on wood

Icon

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture, usually mosaic or pained on wood

Trisagion

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite

Deacon

In the Roman Catholic faith, a member of the clerical order (clergy) just below a priest

7. At the beginning of a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass, where is the casket placed?

In the narthex before going to the solea (in the solea with feet toward the altar)

10. What do those in attendance do as they pass by the casket at the end of the Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass?

Kiss the icon, crucifix or body

6. In the Eastern Orthodox faith, three short services or blessings that are part of the funeral rite

Trisagon

9. Following the Eulogy during a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass, what will the Funeral Director do to the Casket?

Turn the casket parallel to the iconostasis

Parasta or Great Panachida

Vigil service associated with eastern Orthodox funerals

Who is usually responsible for the chants and incense during the service

cantor

12. What is the Greek Orthodox view of Cremation?

forbidden since it is the deliberate destruction of the body

11. Describe the final action the Greek Orthodox priest takes with regard to the deceased body / casket at the end of the Funeral Mass.

leads the recessional from church to casket coach (makes sign of the cross on the deceased with sand and olive oil)

Liturgy

the customary public worship done by a specific religious group, according to its particular beliefs, customs and traditions.

Funeral

1. No funerals are held on Sunday or certain religious holidays 2. Casket pieces may be the only flower allowed in the church 3. Casket is placed in the solea with the feet toward the altar (This means you need to take 2 church trucks with you to the church.) 4. Candles are placed at each end of the casket 5. The last portion of the funeral service is the eulogy 6. Following the eulogy, the casket is turned so that it is parallel to the iconostasis 7. Once turned, the family and friends pass by the casket and kiss the icon, the crucifix, or the body 8. Priest makes the sign of the cross on the chest of the deceased with olive oil and sand 9. The casket is closed and is never reopened 10. Priest leads the recessional from the church to the casket coach 11. A person committing suicide may not get a funeral in the church 12. Cremation is forbidden since it is the deliberate destruction of the body

Eastern orthodox funeral custom - visitation

1. Priest will generally be present at the first viewing 2. Candles may flank each side of the casket as in the Catholic visitation 3. An Icon may be placed near the casket 4. Orthodox cross may be placed behind the casket in the same manner as the Catholic Crucifix

Divine

A cleric or theologian, or can be referenced to God

8. Describe where candles would be placed during a Greek Orthodox Funeral Mass.

At the end of the casket

Royal Doors

Doors in the center of the iconostasis leading directly to the altar, only ordained clergy are to go through these doors; never cross on the solea in front of the Royal Doors