Orthodox christian funeral rite

cantor

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

Deacon

A subordinate officer in a Christian church.

Priest

A title conferred by ordination in various religions.

Royal Doors (orthodox)

Doors in the center of the Iconstasis leading directly to the altar; only ordinated clergy go through these doors; never across on the solea in front of the Royal doors.

Icon

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, a holy picture; usually mosaic or painted on wood.

Trisagion

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

Iconostasis

The partition that extends across the front of an Eastern Christian Orthodox separating the sanctuary from the solea.

Panchida

a rubric for the Eastern Orthodox funeral service.

Solea

in Eastern Orthodox Church, the open area before the altar.

Ceremony of the Last Kissing

kissing the icon during the final pass by.

Divine Liturgy

liturgical celebration of the Eucharist in Eastern Orthodox churches

Parastas (Parastasis)

the watch or all-night vigil over the deceased in the Eastern Orthodox community.