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Paraklesis to the Theotokos
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The Paraklesis is a beautiful service that sings the praises of the Theotokos. Its composition is attributed to the monk Theophilos. In its essence, this service seeks the protection, guidance and comfort (Paraklesis) of the Mother of God. We call upon the Panagia for intercession because she is the greatest of all the Saints. Having dedicated her entire life to the pursuit of holiness and by being the Mother of Jesus Christ, she has acquired the favor of God. She now continually stands in vigilant prayer asking her son and our God to grant us Salvation.
Her constant prayer is quite effective for our Salvation because Christ is quick to listen to His mother’s appeal (see the Wedding in Cana, John 2:1-12) The Panagia seeks to help those who have found misfortune by directing them towards Christ. “Do whatever He tells you,” she told the servants at the wedding. Having run out of wine, a symbol of joy, the Theotokos brought the servants to Christ – the One Who gives joy. The Lord said to His mother, “my time has not yet come,” teaching us that the fullness of God’s revelation would not come until after His resurrection. The Theotokos, however, was eager for the attendants of this wedding banquet -who represent all people- to share in the joy that God had brought to her.
By interceding to her son, thirty stone jars of water were turned into wine. Her plea was the catalyst that set into motion Christ’s first miracle. Her supplication, thus, inaugurated all of Christ’s subsequent miracles, which He performed in order to bring us to Salvation. This scene from the life of the Theotokos as recorded in Holy Scripture teaches us to approach the Panagia as a great intercessor before our Lord. We thus abide by Holy Scripture when we approach the Theotokos seeking her favor. The Paraklesis Service as found in the Orthodox Church continues this profound and ancient tradition of asking the Theotokos for health, peace and salvation which is found in Jesus Christ.
Instructions: Please list the names of the living Orthodox Christians for whom you wish the Panagia to intercede.
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Saturday of Souls Commemoration
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A Soul Saturday (a.k.a Saturday of Souls) is a day set aside for the commemoration of the departed. There are several such days during the liturgical year of the Eastern Orthodox Church, principally associated with Great Lent, but also including the Saturday before Pentecost.
During the week prior to an upcoming Soul Saturday, please use this form to submit the names of the departed to be remembered in our intercessory prayers at the Soul Saturday Divine Liturgy and Trisagion Prayers for the Departed.
Instructions: Enter only first names or, if applicable, first name preceded by ecclesiastical title.
Exception: If you suspect the individual will be included on lists submitted by others, do add the last name. This will allow the priest to eliminate repetitions when collating his list for use during the services. Remember: Press ENTER after each name to create a single column.