Chapter 5 - The Eastern Orthodox Funeral Rite

parastasis

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

Deacon

A subordinate officer in a Christian church.

Parallel

After the eulogy, which way is the casket turned? And turned to what?

Family has opportunity for final viewing

After the final viewing,what is the last opportunity before the casket is closed?

Ceremony of the Last Kissing

An icon is placed at the foot end of the casket in those seated on the right side of the church may pass the casket, stopping to kiss the icon on their way. This is called?

Generally permitted but vary from church to church

Are flowers excepted in orthodox funeral services?

Orthodox funerals include holding the funeral service in the church Not having funerals on Sundays and certain holy days recognized by the Orthodox Church

Guidelines which are generally followed with orthodox funerals include what?

clothes chosen by the family

In the United States, the deceased is usually dressed in?

"fallen asleep in the Lord"

Orthodox community utilizes the concept_________________ to describe the deceased.

Priest and cantor, lead, procession

Processional includes?

"last rites."

Protestant Orthodox communities do not practice.?

Diocesan bishop

Regarding cremation, in all individual, extenuating circumstances, the decision is left to?

embalming

Since there is public viewing and final anointing of the body, the practice of what is necessary for the community?

glorifying God.

The Orthodox Church holds that they teach and practice the proper means of?

Feet first. Foot end of the casket nearest the altar

The casket is led what direction down the aisle and placed in the solea?

Open

The casket is usually ________ during the funeral service?

Funeral home or church

The final Trisagion may be held where?

earth or sand and olive oil

The priest anoints the body with what?

Lead the casket in procession to the burial site accompanied by cantor if possible

Upon arriving at the cemetery for the committal service the priest will?

Cremation

What is considered objectionable in the Orthodox Church?

Candles at each end of the casket and an icon at the foot into the casket

What is normally placed at each end of the casket and foot end of the casket?

a cross

What is usually place behind the casket?

Closing prayer

What signals the end of the committal service?

Cantor

Who made the company the priest during the processional?

It was introduced by atheist and enemies of the church

Why is cremation considered objectionable in the Orthodox Church?

cantor

a person who accompanies the priest in chanting hymns pertaining to the liturgical service.

iconostasis

a solid screen, covered with icons, at the front of the Church, dividing the sanctuary from the nave

taper

a wax candle lit in the narthex of the Orthodox Chruch, signifying prayers and petitions being offered up to the God

synod.

each accc Orthodox Church is governed by an independent Council of Bishops, called?

Orthodoxy

has a double meaning of "right belief" and "right worship."

icon

holy pictures found covering the walls, iconostasis, and special shrines around the church

Great Panachida (Parastaas)

office of christian burial in the (Greek Orthodox) church

solea

open area before the altar in the Orthodox Church

panachida

rubric for the funeral service; a pamphlet containing the small panachida, for the vigil service at the funeral home and the Great Panachida, the service held at the church, also includes the interment service .

clergy

the Church does not require the funeral professional to notify the__________ at the time of death.

funeral service

the proper name given to the Orthodox Church service conducted for the dead

Trisagion

three short services or blessings, conducted at the funeral home the evening before the funeral, prior to leaving for the church, and at the cemetery

The Priest blesses the casket with holy water

Before the priest begins the procession down the aisle of the church what happens first?

devine liturgy

Eucharistic celebration in the Eastern Orthodox communities of faith

Earth burial or entombment

Final disposition for Eastern Orthodox is usually of what type?