Bright Week - Paschal Funeral and Paraklesis

Paschal Funeral and Paraklesis

Funeral services held during Bright Week have a special rite, consisting entirely of joyous Paschal hymns and only the litanies are funereal.

Parakleses (Molebens) during Pascha are likewise served according to a special rite, with the canon of Pascha.

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