FSD-Ch.5-Eastern Orthodox Funeral Rite

ROR-members of the orthodox community utilize the concept of:

"fallen asleep in the lord" to describe the deceased

NOC-unlike the roman catholic church and some protestant practices, the orthodox communities do not practice:

"last rites". the church does not require notification of clergy

the word "orthodoxy" has a double meaning of:

"right belief" and "right worship"

the parastasis is the:

"watch" or "all-night vigil" over the lifeless body

FS-an icon is placed at the foot end of the casket (first) and those seated on the right side of the church may:

(first)pass the casket, stopping to kiss the icon(ceremony of the last kissing) on their way

the most recognizable orthodox churches today:

1)constantinople 2)byzantine

eastern orthodox church communities

1)egyptian(coptic) church 2)syrian orthodox and mar thoma syrian church (oriental orthodox) 3)greek orthodox traditions:greek, russian, albanian, hungarian, american, etc.

the orthodox church is frequently named according to the location or makeup of its members as in:

1)greek orthodox church 2)russian orthodox church 3)american orthodox church 4)eastern orthodox church 5)orthodox catholic church

although there are always exceptions, some guidelines which are generally followed with orthodox funerals include:

1)holding the funeral service in the church 2)not having funerals on sundays and certain holy days recognized by the orthodox church

the five main sees of early christianity were located at:

1)jerusalem 2)rome 3)antioch 4)alexandria 5)constantinople

CC-in regards to the final division between the early church traditions, the main issues involved:

1)the use of icons 2)the filioque controversy 3)rome's claim of primacy

eastern orthodox church introduced in:

1054

oriental orthodox introduced in:

431

coptic orthodox church of alexandria introduced in:

451

iconostasis

A solid screen, covered with icons, at the front of the church, dividing the sanctuary from the body of the building(nave)

taper

A wax candle lit in the narthex of the Orthodox Church, signifying prayers and petitions being offered up to God.

devine liturgy

Eucharistic celebration in the Eastern Orthodox communities of faith

christotokos

Greek meaning "Mother of Christ", preferred title for Mary in the Oriental Orthodox tradition.

Great Panachida (Parastas)

Office of Christian Burial in the [Greek Orthodox] Church

FS-the service will follow a liturgical order with readings, prayers, and hymns from a special book titled the:

Panachida

sees

The seat (sedes) of episcopal or religious authority

FS-during the funeral service, the casket is led ______________ down the aisle and placed in the _________________ with the foot end of the casket ___________________.

feet-first, solea, nearest the altar

FS-after friends leave, the family has the opportunity for:

final viewing before the casket is closed

the final trisaigon may be held at the:

funeral home or church

the orthodox church holds that they teach and practice the proper means of:

glorifying god

theotokos

greek term meaning "mother of god"; preferred title of mary for the roman catholic tradition and orthodox communities after 431

greek orthodox traditions

greek, russian, albanian, hungarian, american

the visitation is also called:

historical parastasis

icon

holy pictures, usually of christ, the mother of christ, and the saints found covering the walls, iconostasis, and special shrines around the church

the orthodox church is a family of:

independent, flexible, auto-cephalous(self-governing) churches

filioque

latin for "from the son"; the latin view (roman catholic and protestant) is that the holy spirit proceeds from both the father and the son; the greek view(orthodox) is that the holy ghost proceeds from the father only

FS-during the funeral service, the casket is usually:

left open

FS-when the procession arrives at the church, the casket and family will:

move into the church where they will be met by the priest

cremation is considered:

objectionable and is left to the deocesan bishop

FS-after the eulogy, the casket is turned so that it is:

parallel to the iconostasis(the portion extending across the front of the church)

CS-upon arriving at the cemetery for the committal service the _____________ will lead the casket in procession to the burial site, accompanied by the cantor, if possible

priest

the constantinople and byzantine families are broken down by:

regional and linguistic differences

orthodox

right belief or right worship

the trisaigon are the prayers that are part of the:

small panachida and great panachida

FS-the icon is then moved to the head end of the casket and those seated on the left side of the church may:

stop and kiss the icon before passing by the casket

D/C-while the european custom is to shroud the body, in the US the deceased is usually dressed in clothing chosen by:

the family

where does the trisaigon normally take place?

the funeral home

solea

the open area before the altar in an orthodox church

what is the panachida?

the rubric for the funeral service; a pamphlet containing the "small panachida", which is for the vigil service at the funeral home, and the "great panachida". the service held at the church. it also includes the interment sevice

the historical parastasis(visitation) begins with:

the trisaigon

what is usually held in the funeral home the evening before the funeral service and again the following day immediately prior to the funeral service?

the trisaigon service

trisaigon

three short services or blessings conducted at the funeral home the evening before the funeral service, on the day of the funeral service before leaving the funeral home for the church, and at the cemetery following the funeral service

how long is the funeral service?

very short, often lasting 5 or 10 minutes

during the funeral service, who will often be the only ones in attendance?

family and pallbearers

FS-the final portion of the funeral service may include:

a eulogy

POR-the practice of embalming is:

accepted and encouraged for funeral service. since there is public viewing and final anointing of the body, the practice of embalming is necessary for the community.

FS-when do the friends exit the church and return to their automobiles?

after the final viewing and kissing of the icon

unlike the roman catholic church, each orthodox church is governed by:

an independent council of bishops, called a synod

FS-what will the priest do before leading the procession down the aisle of the church?

bless the casket with holy water

FS-who may accompany the priest during the processional?

cantor

CS-what signals the end of the committal service?

closing prayer

for the most part, orthodox churches agree on:

doctrinal matters and members are free to participate in the ritual of communion in any orthodox church

during the trisaigon service, candles will be placed at:

each end of the casket, a cross behind the casket, and an icon at the foot end of the casket

CS-disposition usually involves:

earth burial or entombment

FS-the priest anoints the body with:

earth or sand and olive oil