Why and How Church Prayer Notes Are Submitted

Why and How Church Prayer Notes Are Submitted

Church prayer notes are special written requests brought by parishioners to Orthodox churches, intended for remembrance during Divine Liturgies and other services.

Characteristics

• Written form for names and prayer intentions
• Submitted prior to or at the beginning of a liturgical service
• Read aloud or commemorated by clergy during the Proskomedia or at requests
• Intended for intercessory prayers for the living and the departed

Usage in Orthodox Church Practice

Prayer notes are placed on analogion stands or handed directly to the altar, ensuring that the names and needs of parishioners are included by clergy in sacred prayers during church services.