Prayer Book for the Departed

Prayer Book for the Departed: Description and Liturgical Use

The Prayer Book for the Departed contains specific prayers and services dedicated to commemoration of the souls of the reposed in Orthodox tradition.

• Type: Prayer book
• Focus: Prayers and memorial services for the departed
• Intended users: Clergy, laity, and faithful commemorating the deceased

Liturgical Application and Purpose

The Prayer Book for the Departed is used during memorial services such as Panikhida and Litia, as well as for private and communal prayers in church or at home. It assists in the proper observance of Orthodox customs of remembrance throughout the liturgical year or on prescribed memorial days.