
Moleben or Panikhida Request - Поминовение на молебне или на панихиде
Dear brothers and sisters. It is best when we stand together in church to pray. Please send an email to Fr. John Vass to coordinate a date and time which would be convenient for your attendance at your requested service(s). If you are unable to attend, please include a note in the comments box on the shopping cart page when you would like the services to be conducted. Thank you. A moleben (“paraklesis” in Greek) is an intercessory service conducted by a priest, asking our Savior, the Mother of God, or one of the Saints for assistance with a specific matter (e.g. illness, family difficulties, employment, travel, etc.). This service can be offered in behalf of the living (Orthodox and baptized non-Orthodox Christians). A panikhida is a memorial prayer service offered by a priest for the repose of departed Orthodox and baptized non-Orthodox Christians. A 40-Day Prayer / Сорокоуст is when private prayers for the living and/or departed are offered daily for 40 continuous days. These prayer