Church life

Sacraments and services

Prayer requests for the living and the departed, commemorations at the Liturgy, and services arranged with the priest. Preparation for the sacraments begins with a conversation with the priest.

Baptism

Discuss preparation, godparents and the date of Baptism.

Confession and Communion

Ask the priest about preparation and the time for Confession.

Marriage

Speak to the priest in advance about marrying in the church, how to prepare and a suitable date.

Commemoration and pastoral care

Contact the parish about memorial services, other prayer needs or a visit to someone who is ill.

Commemorations at the Liturgy

Commemorations are made during the services. If a particular time or circumstance matters, please contact the priest in advance.

Proskomedia
Commemoration of the living and the departed at the Divine Liturgy.
Liturgy
Commemoration at the Liturgy from written requests.
Sorokoust
Commemoration for 40 days.
Six months
Extended commemoration at the proskomedia for 6 months.
One year
Extended commemoration at the proskomedia for 12 months.

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By prior arrangement

These services are performed by arrangement with the priest. The general memorial service on days of remembrance follows the schedule.

  • Baptism
  • Wedding (Crowning)
  • Funeral
  • Funeral in absentia
  • Holy Unction
  • Blessing of a home
  • Blessing of a grave
  • Moleben (service of supplication)
  • Panikhida (memorial service)

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