The Order of the Moleben and the Panikhida

This booklet contains the texts used by Orthodox Christians for prayer services offered on behalf of the living and the dead, in the form commonly used in the Slavic tradition. The Moleben is a service of supplication or intercession for the living. It may be served on any occasion to invoke the aid of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, or the saints. The book includes the unique order of the Paschal Moleben, served during Bright Week. The Panikhida is a memorial service to pray for ...