How to read the Psalter for the dead? How to read the Psalter at home about health and about the dead Psalm for the repose of the soul.

15.04.2023

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Question from Valentina

Hello!
This is a VERY important question that concerns ALL Orthodox believers and requires an urgent answer. But let the following excerpt preface it:
“Elder Samuel has the words in the book - “We must know all the names of our ancestors, as many generations ago as possible, from whom we were born, how to help them, and this is our duty, this is not just some kind of historical interest, no, this is our a debt to God, for if they remain in hell, their generation is difficult for salvation, for this God gave us life, so that in addition to our salvation, we would lead our grandfathers and great-grandfathers out of hell into paradise. Someone will tell us, yes, it’s not our fault that they sinned, they went to hell, yes, it’s true that we are not to blame for them, but they suffer fiercely in hell. It is also true that there is fierce torment on the cross, sinners who hang in hell, hangs the One who is Most Holy, who IS and WILL BE, the Lord Almighty, so do not be angry with those who have gone to hell and do not be curious about how they are tormented there in hell and why they got there. Better yet, investigate God’s mercy and find out what is the truth, that there is no such sin in people that the Mercy of God would not overcome, and that through the grace of Christ, whoever increases the grace of Christ in himself, you can take away from hell not only close relatives, but very distant generations, even those who have no idea about God at all - suicides, robbers, non-believers, not excluding all those who come into our world. And now, after the bounty of such a holy Trinity, is it really not pleasing to you, man, that God himself does not want anyone to remain in hell, but that all who come into the world be saved from him, but this salvation comes only from those living on earth of men, so we have received salvation through Jesus Christ. And the Lord said, "I lay down my life for my enemies." And now you lay down your souls for your relatives, for your friends in Christ our Lord.” In the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, Metropolitan Peter Mohyla, the founder of the Lavra, is glorified as a saint, but there is also the rite of reading the psalter according to Peter Mohyla, but when the priest died, like all souls, he was sent down to hell, and was in paradise, and in hell. And when he was in hell, he saw how all our souls are tormented in hell and was so shocked by this that he begged the Lord, begged the Lord to resurrect him for a short time. And he was revealed on the 40th day to all the fathers of the Lavra. They received a blessing, and when they unearthed him, he came out alive from the grave. And he left a written testament on how to pray for our family, our relatives. Ordinary psalter. All three glories for the repose are read, the names of our deceased relatives in the flesh are remembered as much as possible. And this psalter is read 20 times. After reading 20 times, as Peter said that the Lord forgives with His Mercy, removes any sin, and our family, relatives are released from those places where they suffer, but most importantly, these sins are forgiven, then a lot of problems are removed from us, first of all physical ones, and those diseases, as we observed in patients, they do not go away gradually, but it turns out that a person wakes up in the morning absolutely healthy, the disease left without a trace. How important it is to pray for relatives, as it is closely connected with us, with our physical health.

Please tell me HOW, in what order to start praying for relatives, WHAT is pronounced at the beginning, where their names are inserted in the reading, how the reading of the Psalter ends. I would like to know everything EXACTLY, that is, step by step. We are very concerned about this issue!
Save me, God!
Sincerely, r.B. Valentine

Valentine, Christ is in our midst!

Helping the departed with your home prayer is a good thing. But, as with any of our undertakings, you must take the priest's blessing for this work. The order of reading the Psalter for the dead is as follows:

The reading begins with the introductory prayers, entitled "Let it be reasonable, as it befits an individual to sing the Psalter" (placed at the beginning of the Psalter). After them, the first kathisma is read.

At the first “Glory” (after reading the first of the three parts of the kathisma), prayers are said: “Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit! And now, and forever, and forever and ever, Amen! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Glory to Thee God! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Glory to Thee God! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Glory to Thee God! Give rest, O Lord, to the souls of your departed servants:…” (the names of the departed Orthodox Christians are listed in the genitive case).

Then, before starting the reading of the next part of the kathisma, we say: “Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit! And now, and forever, and forever and ever, Amen!” And read the next part. On Slava we repeat prayers for the departed.

At the end of each kathisma or at the end of the Psalter (depending on the edition), prayers are printed after the end of the kathisma. During their reading after the prayer of the Our Father, instead of the repentant troparia, troparia are inserted for the departed: “From the spirits of the righteous ... In Thy rest, Lord ... Glory: You are God ... And now: One Pure ... "(These troparia are at the end of the Psalter in the Sequence of the Exodus soul from the body). And then in order, “Lord have mercy” 40 times and a prayer according to the kathisma.

If during the day you did not read all the kathismas, but only a few of them, then the next day continue reading with the next kathisma.

When the entire Psalter is fully read, we again begin with the preparatory prayers and continue reading in the above order.

We also strongly advise you to do this prayer work with humility and awareness of your sinfulness. You will see that this is really work, and quite considerable. Do not rely on yourself and your strengths, but ask the Lord for them, so that conceit and arrogance with your “special prayerfulness” do not develop in your soul. Pay attention to the correct stress in words for reverent reading of the psalms. If you are still not very familiar with Slavic texts, it is recommended that at first you pray according to the Psalter in Church Slavonic, set out in Russian transcription, until the correct pronunciation of the words is mastered.

In the Church tradition, it is customary to read not twenty Psalms for the dead, as you wrote, but forty. Only, we emphasize once again, read without a proud thought that "I am begging someone." Pray with thoughts of yourself, as of a negligent slave who remembered that he must pray not only for his soul, but also for his relatives.

God help you!

P.S. The legend of the resurrection of Peter the Grave I hear for the first time. Be careful that the enemy does not take you into any trap.

Complete collection and description: read a prayer for the dead up to 40 days at home for the spiritual life of a believer.

Prayers for the dead are considered an important church ritual that helps the soul of the deceased find peace. Which prayer to read for the deceased up to 40 days every day, which prayer for the repose of the soul up to 1 year for parents, relatives, husbands, wives, should be chosen in order to correctly commemorate the newly deceased (recently departed to another world) loved one, a long-dead father, mother?

Up to 40 days, the souls of the departed need prayer. Prayers for the dead, as a rule, are read by relatives at home or in the temple, the texts of prayers can be short, long, prayers uttered in one's own words are suitable on memorial days.

The first 3 days after death, according to the narration of the Holy Fathers, the soul is near the body. After 3 days, the soul of the newly reposed deceased passes from earthly life to the spiritual world, where each soul has the opportunity to bear the responsibility for the earthly deeds done, to answer for the sins committed. On the 40th day, God's Judgment ends, and the soul moves to heaven or hell. The first 40 days are very important for the souls of the departed, prayers are especially needed these days.

Razgadamus considers it educational. The most important for Orthodox Christians are prayers for the departed; an Orthodox prayer is read at the Liturgy in the church during the service, in the process of the funeral service by the priests. At home, in addition to prayer, you can read the Psalter - this is the sacred book of psalms, which is read collectively, individually in the church or at home before the icons. Psalms for the dead can be read on the anniversary of the death of parents, husband, wife, on any other day, it should be read correctly at home with a burning candle or lamp.

How to pray on memorial days, what kind of prayers for the departed should Orthodox Christians have? We offer the strongest Orthodox prayers of commemoration, which can be read on Parental memorial Saturdays, after the death of parents (father, mother) up to 40 days or a deceased wife, husband, relative every day. After Christ's Easter, according to the church Orthodox calendar, every year Orthodox Christians celebrate the holiday Radonitsa or Parents' Day (in 2017, the date is April 25); we hope that the accessible texts published in this article will be used by many believers on the approaching day of remembrance.

Prayer for the repose of the soul of the deceased

Prayer for deceased parents

Prayer for the deceased up to 40 days

Short Prayer for the Dead

Most of all I believe in the power of clear text. I read a short prayer today, I liked it, I think the souls of mom and dad heard me.

It is imperative to touch on mourning topics so as not to forget about those who died long ago but need our help - a prayer for the repose!

As far as I know, the canons of Orthodoxy for the newly deceased in the church, first of all, order a memorial service so that the Lord has mercy on his soul, a prayer if it is strong helps both the deceased and relatives mourning a loved one

I’m ashamed to say, I didn’t even know that there are special texts for the dead, which can be read in the cemetery, etc. and never paid attention to someone praying at the graves?

It is important not where to pray for the dead (at home, in a cemetery, in a church), how to do it - consciously or as some read the text on the machine, memorizing it without delving into the meaning.

after the parents died, she prayed up to 40 days and after 40 days from the date of death. First, my father died 3 months later, my mother followed him. I understood from the priest’s story that it’s better to read for the newly deceased in church during a memorial service, but at home it goes without saying.

The souls of the dead require prayer for up to 40 days, both for newly appointed and after passing through purgatory. You need to remember and not forget about those who have already departed to another world all the time, they feel our care - souls are meant.

if I correctly understood the meaning of the text of the prayer, can it be read about the repose and pardon of the soul of a deceased person?

Memorial prayers are read for this, so that the Lord would have mercy on the soul of the newly deceased and give him the Kingdom of Heaven.

I have chosen for myself a short prayer for the departed God rest. I read it on Radonitsa, Parental Saturdays on memorial days of memory from the day of death or on the birthday of parents. The text of the prayer is purposeful and intelligible, tears well up when you read it.

I asked in the church they said - you can commemorate the deceased on any day. It is better to order a prayer service more often, especially for the recently deceased up to 1 year old.

It is best to regularly order a prayer service for the dead in the church. Reading a prayer once a year is not enough.

Someone says about once a year. It is necessary to remember the dead with prayer every time you come to the cemetery, and TWO times: first immediately upon arrival, then before leaving.

I didn’t know that for the rest, a prayer in a cemetery is read twice ?! I'll know - thanks for the tip.

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A newly deceased person is called a dead person, from the moment of whose death no more than forty days have passed. According to Orthodox belief, after death, during the first two days, the soul is on earth and visits those places where a person's earthly life took place. On the third day, the soul is transferred to the spiritual world. Orthodox prayers of relatives for the newly deceased help the soul to go through air ordeals. The Lord is able, through the fervent and sincere prayers of loved ones, to forgive the sins of the deceased. Liberation from sins makes possible the resurrection of the soul for eternal blissful life.

Day of death. What to do

It is necessary to intercede for the defendant before the trial, and not after it. After death, when the soul goes through ordeals, judgment is made, one must intercede for it: pray and do works of mercy.

Why is the death of the body necessary?

For many people, death is a means of salvation from spiritual death.

Death reduces the amount of total evil on earth. What would life be like if there were always murderers-Cains who betrayed the Lord Judas and others like them?

The Holy Fathers of the Church teach that the most powerful and effective means of asking the departed for the mercy of God is their commemoration at the Liturgy.

What foods can be put on the eve?

The Lord only then stops a person's life when he sees him ready for the transition to eternity, or when he sees no hope for his correction.

The one who lived piously, did good deeds, wore a cross, repented, confessed and took communion - he, by the grace of God, can be worthy of a blessed life in eternity and regardless of the time of death.

If the deceased bequeathed to be cremated, it is not a sin to violate this dying will.

Why are commemorations made for 40 days

And according to one popular belief, it is on the 40th day of the commemoration for the whole day that the soul returns to its home, and leaves only after it is spent.

Sometimes the souls even carefully prepared for such an arrival, made the bed with a white sheet in the evening and covered it with a blanket.

Prayers for the newly reposed servant of God up to 40 days

Prayers are written mainly in Old Church Slavonic. There are a large number of them. Depending on the cause of death and who died. There is a prayer for those who died and did not have time to be baptized. Among them is a prayer to the Mother of God for the newly deceased. She is the mother of the Lord, and praying to her can help soften the Heavenly King. You can find it in almost any prayer book. The purpose of the memorial dinner is to remember the deceased person, pray for the repose of his soul, provide psychological support to those in need, thank people for their participation and help. You can’t arrange a dinner with the aim of impressing the guests with expensive and delicious dishes, boasting an abundance of dishes, or feeding you to satiety. The main thing is not food, but uniting in grief and supporting those who are having a hard time.

Do not take the wake as a feast.

Visiting the grave of a deceased person is an obligatory part of the funeral ritual. Bring flowers and a candle with you. It is customary to carry a pair of flowers in the cemetery, even numbers are a symbol of life and death. Laying flowers is the best way to show respect to the deceased.

Arriving, you should light a candle and pray for peace of mind, then you can just stand, be silent, remembering the good moments from the life of the deceased person.

Noisy conversations and discussions are not arranged at the cemetery; everything should take place in an atmosphere of calm and tranquility.

Prayer for the deceased up to 40 days

Remember, Lord our God, in the faith and hope of the life of your eternal newly-departed servant (or Your servant), name, and as good and a philanthropist, forgive sins and consume iniquities, weaken, leave and forgive all his voluntary sins and involuntary, exalting him into Thy holy second coming in the communion of Thy eternal blessings, even for the sake of the One faith in Thee, the true God and the Lover of mankind. Like you are the resurrection and the belly, and rest to your servant, name, Christ our God. And we send glory to You, with Your Father without beginning and with the Most Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever, amen.

Help yourself and loved ones

Prayer for the newly reposed is the highest form of asceticism. The fruits of which are known only at the terrible judgment. When people ask the Lord for something, they get what they want. For this they thank the Lord. If you pronounce them with a pure heart and good intentions, then many sins of a person who has already died will be forgiven. The wrath of the King of Heaven will be replaced by mercy.

Prayer for the newly reposed is the fulfillment of the main dual commandment. She speaks of love for God and neighbor. Loving your neighbor does not mean just helping him in worldly life. It means to help him when nothing depends on him anymore. He came to the Lord, and the soul is stained with sins.

Such an arrival meant a show of respect for the deceased and his family. The clergy were formally invited to the commemoration, actually trying not to participate in them.

Arriving at the house from the cemetery, be sure to wash your hands, dry with a towel. They were also cleansed by touching the stove, bread with their hands, before they even heated the bathhouse on purpose and washed in it, changed clothes. This custom among the Slavs is obviously associated with ideas about the purifying power of fire and is aimed at protecting oneself from the deceased.

During the time the deceased was taken to the cemetery and buried in the house, preparations for the meal were completed. Furniture was arranged, floors were washed, all the garbage accumulated over three days was swept away in the direction from a large corner to the threshold, collected and burned. The floors had to be washed thoroughly, especially the corner, the handles, the threshold. After cleaning, the room was fumigated with the smoke of incense or juniper.

Funeral feasts also existed in ancient times, when pagans ate food on the graves of dead tribesmen. This tradition entered the Christian rites, and the ancient Christian memorial meals were transformed in later times into modern commemorations.

There are also so-called calendar commemorations associated with certain holidays, accompanying the household way of life of the peasants, and included in church rituals. In an effort to bury the deceased according to folk rites and in accordance with church rules, relatives and friends of the deceased often formally follow the performance of ritual actions, without going into their meaning.

The whole space (according to Christian mythology) represents several courts, where the incoming soul is convicted by demons of sins. Each judgment (ordeal) corresponds to a certain sin, evil spirits are called publicans.

The number forty is significant, often found in Holy Scripture.

First of all, relatives, closest friends were gathered for funeral meals, and earlier also - necessarily the poor and the poor. Those who washed and dressed the deceased were especially invited. All relatives of the deceased after the meal were supposed to go to the bath to wash.

For the funeral until the fortieth day, money was always paid.

Compliance with the norms in the Orthodox funeral meal requires that, before starting it, one of the relatives read the 17th kathisma from the Psalter in front of a lit icon lamp or candle.

At present, the menu of the memorial table also consists of a certain set of dishes, depending on which days the commemoration falls (lenten or fast).

They tried to have an even number of dishes on the table, changing them was not practiced, but they adhered to a certain sequence of reception.

In real life, it is rare that a commemoration is complete without alcoholic beverages.

Sweet and sparkling alcoholic drinks are usually excluded. The presence of alcoholic beverages on the memorial table is partly due to the fact that they help relieve emotional stress, stress associated with the loss of loved ones. The table talk is mainly devoted to the commemoration of the deceased, recollections with a kind word about his deeds on earth, and is also aimed at consoling relatives.

They ate, as usual, with tablespoons or dessert spoons, and tried not to use knives and forks. In some cases, if there was silverware in the family, the relatives of the deceased used silver spoons, which also serves as evidence of giving silver magical cleansing properties.

At each change of dishes, the Orthodox tried to read a prayer. The funeral table was often decorated with branches of spruce, lingonberries, myrtle, and a black mourning ribbon. The tablecloth was laid out in a single color, not necessarily white, more often in muted tones, which could be decorated with black ribbon along the edges.

The folk tradition also regulated the order of placing people at the memorial table. Usually at the head of the table sat the owner of the house, the head of the family, on both sides of which relatives were located in order of proximity of kinship by seniority.

The next day, crumbs of bread were carried to the grave, thereby, as it were, introducing the deceased to information about how the commemoration took place.

The Orthodox ended the meal with a prayer of thanksgiving “Thank you, Thee, Christ our God…” and “It is worthy to eat…”, as well as a wish for well-being and an expression of sympathy to the relatives of the deceased. After eating, the spoon was usually placed on the table, not on the plate. By the way, it should be mentioned that according to custom, if during dinner a spoon fell under the table, then it was not recommended to pick it up.

There was also a custom to leave the device with a glass of vodka covered with bread for up to forty days. They believed that if the liquid decreases, it means that the soul drinks. Also, vodka and snacks were left on the grave, although this has nothing to do with Orthodox rites.

After the guests left, the household, if they had time, usually washed themselves before sunset.

All doors and windows were tightly closed at night. At dusk, they tried not to cry, so as not to “call the deceased from the cemetery,” according to popular belief.

Naturally, in the eyes of others, even thoughts of remarriage before the end of the period of mourning were considered indecent.

A widower man in most cases wore mourning for six months.

Often not new. At present, in the absence of suitable clothes, a headdress in the wardrobe, they buy a black dress (suit), a headscarf.

Previously, during mourning, they did not even try to take special care of their clothes, because, according to popular belief, careful care of them was a manifestation of disrespect for the memory of the deceased. There was a widespread custom during this period not to cut hair, not to make elegant puffy hairstyles, and in some cases even braid girls.

In the families of believers, mourning was marked by intense prayers, the reading of religious books, abstinence from food, and pastime.

An arbitrary reduction in mourning in a society with a certain way of life, observance of folk traditions is immediately striking and can cause condemnation. In modern conditions, as a rule, such a long time of mourning, as before, is not observed, especially in the city.

All this is individual and in each case depends on a number of circumstances. Wearing mourning, one should not show boundless grief, demonstrating it to others.

Prayers for the newly reposed servant of God up to 40 days

The birth of a person brings great joy to the family. Unfortunately, the date of death is already marked in the book of life. It depends only on the person how and with what he will come to this day. How will he live the period allotted to him.

Day of death. What to do

When the day of death comes, the Lord calls his servant to him. The body loses the ability to move, the heart stops. After that, the body is in the coffin, and the soul continues to live. Now her journey to another, eternal life begins. The path is not easy and thorny.

According to the Holy Fathers, for three days the soul hovers above the earth. She mourns the separation from the body. Along with the soul, the relatives of the deceased also grieve. It is not easy to believe that a loved one is no longer around. They remember all the good things associated with him, and curse fate that she ordered it that way.

In fact, it is worth worrying about not only this. It is much more necessary to grieve about what will happen to the soul of the deceased. Where will she find rest? After all, not everyone manages to live life with dignity. But even with a respectable lifestyle, there are many sins that do not let the soul into paradise. They are deposited throughout a person's life.

Help for a loved one

People confess during life and before death. But remembering absolutely all your sins is simply impossible. They can be either very small - you can forget about them. Or they were made so long ago that it is very problematic to remember them. It is not always possible to confess before death.

In such a situation, one should rely only on the help of relatives. They should pray for the soul of the deceased. Immediately after the departure of a loved one to another world, it is necessary to read the "Prayer for the Departure of the Soul." It is printed on the first page of the psalter and is in the prayer books.

The text of the prayer is simple. It can also help if a person is tormented in agony and death cannot come to him. After reading the prayer, you can ease the torment, and the Lord will quickly call him to himself.

Read the psalter

After that, it is recommended to read the psalter further. When praying for the newly deceased up to 3 days, it is necessary to read from one to several kathismas per day. The amount depends on the strength of the prayer. After reading the psalter to the end, you should start over.

Some relatives entrust the reading of the psalter to strangers. They simply pay for their services and consider that the job is done. But in fact, the Holy Fathers and the Church unanimously say that prayer is more spiritual if a relative reads it. He puts his whole soul into it. All your suffering for the deceased.

Prayer to the Mother of God

Prayers are written mainly in Old Church Slavonic. Therefore, they are difficult not only in pronunciation, but also in understanding. In this case, it is impossible to pronounce the words of prayers sincerely. For this, many prayer books offer prayers for the newly deceased in Russian.

There are a large number of them. Depending on the cause of death and who died. There is a prayer for those who died and did not have time to be baptized. Among them is a prayer to the Mother of God for the newly deceased. She is the mother of the Lord, and praying to her can help soften the Heavenly King. You can find it in almost any prayer book.

Soul wanderings

After three days, the soul appears before the Lord. This happens after the funeral service in the church and the burial of the body. It is worth recalling that not everyone can be buried in the church. Under the prohibition of the funeral:

The soul worships God, and he gives her the opportunity for 6 days to admire how they have fun in paradise. How do the saints spend their time there? If the soul is sinful, then it is tormented by sorrows and resentment for an unfaithfully lived life. When praying for the newly deceased servant of God, do not forget about this. To mitigate suffering will help daily appeals to God relatives and friends. It is necessary to sincerely read prayers and be baptized.

On the 9th day, the soul appears before the Lord. The Lord sends her to hell. There she watches the torments of sinners. He sees how the souls of those who have lived their lives in vain suffer. In dislike of the Lord. Prayers for the newly reposed will help to beg for forgiveness before the Lord and alleviate the suffering of the soul.

On the fortieth day, the soul appears before the Lord, and at this time the place of its stay is determined. Therefore, prayer for the deceased up to 40 days is important. Earnest prayer can soften the Lord. His grace can help the soul to go to heaven or, while in hell, endure less torment.

Nobody except us

You can read prayers for the newly deceased at home or in the temple. After the death of a loved one, you must go to the temple. Submit a note about the repose of the soul of the newly deceased servant of God. It would be useful to order a magpie for the repose and an indefatigable prayer service. After the return of their temple, candles are lit and placed in salt. They put water and put a piece of bread. The main thing is not to forget to put the image of the Savior. All prayer readings are performed before him.

You can order a magpie in any temple. If the commemoration will be of a long nature, then it is better to order it in the monastery. After all, there are services every day and during the day. According to Christian custom, the body is recommended to be buried, not cremated. Make-up is considered a special forced measure.

Prayer for the deceased up to 40 days is a special kind of mercy. It links man and the Lord like the umbilical cord of a child to its mother. Even the most terrible sinner, being in worldly life, can change something in it. It is impossible to become a righteous man in an instant. It's hard work, and not everyone can do it. But being alive can change your life. After death, nothing can be changed. All the hope of the soul rests on the shoulders of loved ones and relatives. She asks them to help. He asks to beg for a better fate from the Lord.

Help yourself and loved ones

Prayer for the newly reposed is the highest form of asceticism. The fruits of which are known only at the terrible judgment. When people ask the Lord for something, they get what they want. For this they thank the Lord. Praise him. Prayers for the newly deceased, of course, reach the Lord's ears, but their result will be known only at the terrible judgment. Coming to it, the human soul will know how effective they were. If you pronounce them with a pure heart and good intentions, then many sins of a person who has already died will be forgiven. The wrath of the King of Heaven will be replaced by mercy. And then, at the Last Judgment, the deceased will bow at the feet of his friend or relative and thank him for this.

Prayers for the 40th day

It is on the fortieth day that the soul ceases to hover over the abyss. Her fate is finally determined. On this day, the relatives of the deceased are the hardest. An unhealed wound in the soul bleeds, and faith in a better future does not come. Prayer for 40 days will help alleviate mental suffering.

In the temple, you should ask the Lord to take the soul of the deceased, and give peace to the soul of a loved one. Before that, put candles for the repose of the soul. Then, having crossed yourself and taking three candles with you, you can go home. These candles are lit there and, looking at them, a prayer is said for 40 days to the Lord (it can be found in the prayer book).

For forty days, it is worth not only praying at home, but also visiting the temple. If the deceased is baptized, then he can be mentioned in the notes that are served in the temple. If not, then you can only pray for him on your own. And it doesn't matter where - at home or in the temple.

In addition to prayers, food can be brought to the temple and served. This will be considered alms and will go for the commemoration of the soul. The clergy will commemorate him at a meal. Only it is necessary to say the name of the servant of God.

Mourning should be worn for at least 40 days. If an internal need arises, it can be done longer.

After this, mental suffering will subside a little and strength will appear to live on. In the future without the deceased, but such is life. And it continues no matter what. The main thing is to believe in the best, and then the pain will subside faster.

On the Reading of the Psalter for the Dead

In the Orthodox Church since ancient times there has been a pious custom of reading the Psalter over the body of a deceased deacon, monk and layman. (The Gospel is read over the deceased priest and bishop.) Psalms are read continuously (except for the time when requiems or litia are performed at the tomb) until the burial of the deceased and in memory of him after burial. This reading serves as a prayer to the Lord for the deceased, consoles those who mourn for the deceased and turns their prayers for him to God.

Any pious layman can read the Psalter for the dead.
The Psalter is read while standing, and only in special cases is seating allowed out of condescension to the infirmity of the reader.

The Psalter consists of 20 sections - kathisma, each of which is divided into three "Glories". Before the reading of the first kathisma, the preparatory prayers are said, set before the beginning of the reading of the Psalter. At the end of the reading of the Psalter, prayers are said, laid down after reading several kathismas or the entire Psalter.

The reading of each kathisma begins with a prayer:

Come, let us worship our King God.

Come, let us bow down and bow down to Christ, our King God.

Come, let us worship and bow down to Christ Himself, the King and our God.

(When reading a kathisma for each “Glory” (which reads as “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, And now and forever and forever and ever Amen”) pronounced:

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, And now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, glory to Thee, O God! (thrice.),

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

(Then a prayer petition is read for the deceased “Remember, Lord our God ...”, located at the end of the “Following the Exodus of the Soul”, and the name of the deceased is commemorated on it with the addition (until the fortieth day from the date of death) of the word “newly reposed):

Remember, Lord our God, in the faith and hope of the belly of your eternally reposed servant, our brother [name] and like a good and philanthropist, forgive sins, and consumed injustice, weaken, leave and forgive all his voluntary sins and involuntary, deliver him eternal torment and the fire of Gehenna, and grant him the communion and enjoyment of Your eternal good, prepared for those who love You: if you sin, but do not depart from You, and unquestionably in the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Your God in the Trinity glorified, faith, and Unity in Trinity and the Trinity in Unity, Orthodox even until his last breath of confession. Be merciful to him the same, and faith, even in Thee instead of deeds, and with Your saints, as if Generous rest: there is no man who lives and does not sin. But Thou art One, apart from all sin, and Thy truth, truth forever, and Thou art the One God of mercies and generosity, and love of mankind, and to Thee we send glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

(then the psalms continue)

At the end of the kathisma it reads:

Trisagion:

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

(Read three times, with the sign of the cross and a bow from the waist.)

Prayer to the Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Lord, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Your name's sake.

Lord have mercy. (thrice);

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”, “Now and ever and forever and ever. Amen

Lord's Prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven and on earth. Give us our daily bread today; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one

Tropari

(located at the beginning of the Soul Exodus Follow-up)

From the spirits of the righteous who have died, the soul of Your servant, Savior, give rest, keeping me in a blessed life, even with You, Humane

In Thy rest, Lord: where all Thy saints rest, rest also the soul of Thy servant, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit:

You are the God who descended into hell and loosed the bonds of the fettered, Thyself and the soul of Thy servant rest

And now and forever and forever and ever. Amen.

One Pure and Immaculate Virgin, who gave birth to God without a seed, pray that his soul be saved.

Lord have mercy (40 times)

(Then the prayer laid down at the end of the kathisma is read.)

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The collection of psalms is the most popular book among Orthodox believers. Children in Rus' learned not from the primer, but from the Psalms. Authorship is attributed to King David, he himself composed the texts and performed to a musical instrument. A psalm for the repose of the soul of the deceased is a song of repentance.

It is not known where the custom came from to read psalms for the dead, but according to legend, at the tomb of the Mother of God, the apostles read psalms. It is believed that such a prayer helps not only the deceased, but also the grieving relative. So a person calms down in the grief of losing loved ones and is distracted from the bustle of life. The first Christians did not have a prayer book, but they did have a psalter.

Meaning of sacred texts:

the flight of the soul to heaven is hindered by evil demons who want to take possession and rule over it, and the psalter is an effective means of helping the soul on its journey;
psalms are an expression of the highest human qualities of the soul;
before the New Testament, the Psalter was the collection that allowed a person to be cleansed of evil demons;
holy texts allow you to protect the soul of the deceased and spiritually support a grieving person about the loss.

How to read psalm 118 for the deceased

Psalm 119 occupies a special place among the holy texts and is the longest. The text consists of twenty-two parts and eight lines, which begin with the Hebrew alphabet "alpha" "beta" and beyond. Reading a psalm facilitates the stay of the deceased in the other world. Each person commits many sins on earth, and after the end of earthly life, he can no longer change anything.

The words of the text lift the soul to heaven and give great joy. Kathisma in Church Slavonic is difficult to read, you can choose the text in Russian and read at any time at home.

The text is divided into three parts that follow before stanzas 73 and 131. In these places, a doxology and a special prayer are read with the name of the deceased person. This text is read at the morning and evening services, it is included in the burial and funeral service. With special laudatory doxologies, it is read on Holy Saturday.

Text 118 of the psalm about the deceased:

1 Blessed are the blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with all their heart.
3 They do no iniquity, they walk in His ways.
4 You have commanded to keep Your precepts firmly.
5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6 Then I would not be ashamed, considering all your commandments:
7 I would praise you in uprightness of heart, learning the judgments of your righteousness.
8 I will keep thy statutes; don't leave me at all.
9 How can a young man keep his way pure? - Keeping yourself according to your word.
10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me deviate from Your commandments.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
12 Blessed are You, O Lord! teach me your statutes.
13 With my mouth I proclaimed all the judgments of your mouth.
14 I rejoice in the way of your testimonies, as in all riches.
15 I meditate on your commandments, and look at your ways.
16 I take comfort in thy statutes; I do not forget thy word.
17 Show mercy to your servant, and I will live and keep your word.
18 Open my eyes, and I will see wonders of your law.
19 I am a wanderer on earth; do not hide your commandments from me.
20 My soul is weary of the desire of thy judgments at all times.
21 You have tamed the proud, the accursed, those who deviate from Your commandments.
22 Remove from me reproach and shame, for I keep thy testimonies.
23 Princes sit and conspire against me, but your servant meditates on your statutes.
24 Your testimonies are my comfort, [and your statutes] are my counselors.
25 My soul is cast into the dust; revive me according to your word.
26 I declared my ways, and you heard me; teach me your statutes.
27 Let me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wonders.
28 My soul melts with grief: strengthen me according to your word.
29 Remove from me the way of falsehood, and grant me your law.
30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set thy judgments before me.
31 I cleave to thy testimonies, Lord; don't shame me.
32 I will run in the way of your commandments, when you enlarge my heart.
33 Show me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will keep it to the end.
34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and keep it with all my heart.
35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I have desired it.
36 Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to covetousness.
37 Turn away my eyes, that they may not see vanity; give me life on your way.
38 Confirm your word to your servant, for the sake of reverence before you.
39 Turn away my reproach, which I fear, for your judgments are good.
40 Behold, I have desired thy precepts; give me life with your righteousness.
41 Let Thy mercies come to me, O Lord, Thy salvation according to Thy word,
42 And I will give an answer to him that reproacheth me, for I trust in thy word.
43 Take not the word of truth completely from my mouth, for I trust in your judgments
44 And I will keep thy law always, forever and ever;
45 I will walk freely, for I have sought thy precepts;
46 I will speak of your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed;
47 I will delight in thy commandments, which I have loved;
48 I will stretch out my hands to your commandments, which I have loved, and meditate on your statutes.
49 Remember [Your] word to Your servant, in which You commanded me to trust:
50 This is a consolation in my distress, that your word revives me.
51 The proud have cursed me exceedingly, but I have not deviated from your law.
52 I have remembered thy judgments, O Lord, from of old, and have been comforted.
53 Horror seizes me at the sight of the wicked, leaving your law.
54 Your statutes were my songs in the place of my wanderings.
55 At night I remembered Your name, O Lord, and I kept Your law.
56 He became mine, for I keep thy precepts.
57 My portion, O Lord, I said, to keep thy words.
58 I prayed to you with all my heart: have mercy on me according to your word.
59 I meditated on my ways and turned my steps to your testimonies.
60 Hastening and not delaying to keep thy commandments.
61 Nets of the wicked have surrounded me, but I have not forgotten your law.
62 At midnight I rose to praise You for Your righteous judgments.
63 I am a partner with all who fear You and keep Your precepts.
64 Your mercy, O Lord, is full of the earth; teach me your statutes.
65 You have done good to your servant, O Lord, according to your word.
66 Teach me good understanding and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
67 Before my suffering I went astray; but now I keep your word.
68 Good and beneficent are You, [Lord]; teach me your statutes.
69 The proud spin lies against me; but with all my heart I will keep thy precepts.
70 Their hearts are fat as fat; but I take comfort in thy law.
71 It is good for me that I suffered in order to learn your statutes.
72 The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
73 Your hands created me and arranged me; give me understanding, and I will learn your commandments.
74 Those who fear You will see me and rejoice that I trust in Your word.
75 I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are righteous and that You have punished me justly.
76 Let Thy mercy be my consolation, according to Thy word to Thy servant.
77 Let Thy mercy come to me, and I will live; for your law is my comfort.
78 Let the proud be ashamed, for they oppress me without cause; I meditate on Your precepts.
79 Let those who fear You and know Your testimonies turn to me.
80 Let my heart be blameless in your statutes, so that I will not be put to shame.
81 My soul melts for thy salvation; I trust in your word.
82 My eyes are melting at thy word; I say, when will You comfort me?
83 I have become like a bellows in smoke, but I have not forgotten your statutes.
84 How many days is your servant? When will you judge my persecutors?
85 Years have dug a pit for me, contrary to your law.
86 All thy commandments are true; they unjustly persecute me: help me;
87 almost destroyed me on earth, but I did not leave your commandments.
88 Give me life according to your mercy, and I will keep the testimonies of your mouth.
89 For ever, O Lord, thy word is established in heaven;
90 Thy truth unto generation and generation. You set up the earth and it stands.
91 According to your decrees, everything stands until now, for everything serves you.
92 If your law had not been my comfort, I would have perished in my distress.
93 I will never forget your commandments, for by them you revive me.
94 I am yours, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked lie in wait for me to destroy; and I delve into Your revelations.
96 I have seen the limit of all perfection, but Your commandment is immensely vast.
97 How I love your law! I've been thinking about it all day.
98 By thy commandment thou hast made me wiser than my enemies, for she is always with me.
99 I have become more intelligent than all my teachers, because I meditate on your revelations.
100 I know more than the elders, for I keep thy precepts.
101 I keep my feet from every evil way, that I may keep thy word;
102 I do not turn away from your judgments, for you teach me.
103 How sweet are thy words to my throat! better than honey to my mouth.
104 I am enlightened by your precepts; therefore I hate every way of lying.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
106 I swore to keep your righteous judgments, and I will do it.
107 I am greatly oppressed, Lord; revive me according to your word.
108 Delight, O Lord, to accept the voluntary sacrifice of my mouth, and teach me your judgments.
109 My soul is continually in my hand, but I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have set up a net for me, but I have not deviated from your commandments.
111 I have received your testimonies as an inheritance forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
112 I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, to the end.
113 I hate human inventions, but I love your law.
114 You are my cover and my shield; I trust in your word.
115 Depart from me, wicked ones, and I will keep the commandments of my God.
116 Strengthen me according to your word, and I will live; do not shame me in my hope;
117 support me, and I will be saved; and in thy statutes I will unceasingly attend.
118 All who depart from Thy statutes, Thou dost cast down, for their tricks are a lie.
119 Like ash, you sweep away all the wicked of the earth; therefore I have loved your testimonies.
120 My flesh trembles for thy fear, and I fear thy judgments.
121 I did judgment and righteousness; do not hand me over to my persecutors.
122 Intercede for your servant for his good, so that the proud do not oppress me.
123 My eyes are melting, waiting for your salvation and the word of your righteousness.
124 Do with thy servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.
125 I am your servant: give me understanding, and I will know your testimonies.
126 It's time for the Lord to act: Your law has been destroyed.
127 But I love your commandments more than gold, and pure gold.
128 All thy precepts, I hold them all to be just; I hate every way of lying.
129 Wonderful are thy revelations; therefore my soul keeps them.
130 The revelation of your words enlightens, enlightens the simple.
131 I open my mouth and sigh, for I thirst for your commandments.
132 Look upon me and have mercy on me, as you do with those who love your name.
133 Establish my steps in your word and do not let any iniquity take possession of me;
134 deliver me from the oppression of men, and I will keep thy precepts;
135 Shine on your servant with the light of your face and teach me your statutes.
136 Streams of water flow from my eyes because they do not keep your law.
137 Righteous are You, O Lord, and just are Your judgments.
138 Your testimonies, which you commanded, are righteousness and perfect truth.
139 My zeal consumes me, because my enemies have forgotten your words.
140 Your word is very pure, and your servant loved it.
141 I am small and contemptible, but I do not forget your commandments.
142 Your righteousness is eternal righteousness, and your law is truth.
143 Sorrow and sorrow overtook me; Your commandments are my comfort.
144 The truth of your testimonies is eternal: give me understanding, and I will live.
145 I cry out with all my heart: Hear me, O Lord, and I will keep your statutes.
146 I call on you: save me, and I will keep your testimonies.
147 Anticipate the dawn and cry; I trust in your word.
148 My eyes anticipate the morning watch, so that I may delve into your word.
150 Those plotting wickedness drew near; they are far from your law.
151 You are near, O Lord, and all your commandments are true.
152 Long ago I knew about your testimonies, that you established them forever.
153 Look at my distress and deliver me, for I do not forget your law.
154 Intervene in my cause and protect me; revive me according to your word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
156 Many are thy compassions, O Lord; revive me according to your judgment.
157 I have many persecutors and enemies, but I do not depart from Your revelations.
158 I see apostates, and I lament, for they do not keep your word.
159 See how I love your precepts; according to your mercy, Lord, revive me.
160 The foundation of thy word is true, and every judgment of thy righteousness is eternal.
161 The princes persecute me innocently, but my heart is afraid of your word.
162 I rejoice in your word, as having received a great profit.
163 I hate lies and abhor them; I love your law.
164 Seven times a day I glorify You for the judgments of Your righteousness.
165 Great is the peace of those who love your law, and there is no stumbling block for them.
166 I trust in Your salvation, O Lord, and I do Your commandments.
167 My soul keeps thy testimonies, and I love them dearly.
168 I keep thy precepts and thy testimonies, for all my ways are before thee.
169 Let my cry come near before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word.
170 Let my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your word.
171 My mouth will utter praise when You teach me Your statutes.
172 My tongue will proclaim your word, for all your commandments are righteous.
173 Let thy hand be of help to me, for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my comfort.
175 May my soul live and praise You, and may Your judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek thy servant, for I have not forgotten thy commandments.

What psalms are read for the deceased

A deceased person in the Orthodox faith up to one year old is called a newly reposed. Several traditions have been identified to commemorate the newly deceased:

reading the Psalter with a special prayer every day;
Sorokoust, read in the church;
funeral services 3, 9, 40 days;
lithium on the grave of the deceased on the days of general remembrance;
memorial dinners and donations.

The Orthodox Church divides the path of the soul to the afterlife into three periods:

three days the soul stays next to the body;
from the third to the ninth day, the angels lift her up to heaven and let her see the life of paradise;
from the ninth to the fortieth day, the soul experiences ordeals for committed and unrepentant sins on earth;
on the fortieth day, it is decided where the soul will be until the hour of the Last Judgment.

The third day of burial, after the ceremony, a memorial meal is arranged. On the ninth day, a memorial service is ordered in the church. Until the fortieth day, the psalter is read, then its reading stops.

When the body of the deceased is in the house, relatives take turns reading the psalter or invite an experienced reader. You can read while sitting, but get up at the words "Glory" and "Hallelujah." The psalter consists of twenty parts, after each one three bows are made and a short prayer is offered.

For reading, a stand and a candle are placed at the head of the deceased. On the day of burial, relatives agree on reading psalms for the deceased up to 40 days at home.

Funeral Dukhobor Psalms

The Dukhobors are representatives of the direction of Christianity that developed in Russia in the second half of the eighteenth century. The idea of the Doukhobors is that the Lord is present in any person. They do not welcome rites and sacraments, sacred ministers and hermitage and have created their own type of worship ritual of worship, which in the past took place in accordance with the Orthodox calendar and was the main rule of prayer every week. In an abbreviated form, the ritual could be included in the burial when parting with the deceased at the burial place.

Before moving to the Rostov region, the Dukhobors lived in Javakheti, Georgia, where the ritual of worship was performed in a prayer house, after which they began to be performed in residential buildings.

Psalms are a special genre of Doukhobor customs. Doukhobors refer to psalms texts related to such sources as the Psalter, the Acts of the Holy Apostles, the Epistles of the Apostle Paul, and the Revelation of John the Theologian.

The Doukhobors have created a singing direction in which three parts can be distinguished. These are psalms, poems and songs. The uniqueness of song singing lies in the combination of styles of folklore cultures. Some texts are only read, others are sung with a closed mouth and prolonged chanting of the words. Each text starts a sing-along, and such singing is similar to the Cossack.

God bless you!

In this video you will hear the reading of Psalms 118:

The reading of each kathisma begins with a prayer:

Come, let us worship our King God. Come, let us bow down and bow down to Christ, our King God. Come, let us worship and bow down to Christ Himself, the King and our God.

(When reading a kathisma for each “Glory” (which reads as “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, And now and forever and forever and ever Amen”), it is pronounced:

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, And now and forever and forever and ever. Amen. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, glory to Thee, O God! (thrice.), Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Remember, Lord our God, in the faith and hope of the belly of your eternally reposed servant, our brother [name] and as Good and Lover of mankind, forgive sins, and consume iniquities, weaken, leave and forgive all his voluntary sins and involuntary, deliver him eternal torment and the fire of Gehenna, and grant him the communion and enjoyment of Your eternal good, prepared for those who love You: if you sin, but do not depart from You, and unquestionably in the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Your God in the Trinity glorified, faith, and Unity in Trinity and the Trinity in Unity, Orthodox even until his last breath of confession. Be merciful to him the same, and faith, even in Thee instead of deeds, and with Your saints, as if Generous rest: there is no man who lives and does not sin. But Thou art One, apart from all sin, and Thy truth, truth forever, and Thou art the One God of mercies and generosity, and love of mankind, and to Thee we send glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever, and forever and ever. Amen.

(Then the reading of the kathisma psalms continues. At the end of the kathisma, it is read):

Trisagion Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (It is read three times, with the sign of the cross and a bow from the waist.) Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Lord, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Your name's sake. Lord have mercy. (thrice); Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and forever and ever. Amen

Lord's Prayer Our Father, Who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven and on earth. Give us our daily bread today; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Tropari

(located at the beginning of the Soul Exodus Follow-up)

From the spirits of the righteous who have died, the soul of Your servant, Savior, give rest, keeping me in a blessed life, even with You, Humane In Your chambers, Lord: where all Your saints rest, give rest to the soul of Your servant, as You alone are the Lover of mankind Glory to the Father and the Son and To the Holy Spirit: Thou art God, descended into hell and loosed the bonds of the fettered, Thyself and the soul of Thy servant rest now and forever and forever and ever. Amen. One Pure and Immaculate Virgin, who gave birth to God without a seed, pray that his soul be saved. Lord have mercy (40 times)

(Then the prayer laid down at the end of the kathisma is read.)