St. Michael's Parents' Saturday: prayer for the Repose

St. Michael's Parents' Saturday is a day when Orthodox Christians pray for the dead and ask God for rest for their souls. Prayer for the repose on this day is of particular importance, because, according to beliefs, prayers for the deceased, pronounced on St. Michael's Parents' Saturday, are especially powerful and capable of bringing peace to the souls of the deceased. For more information, see the Izvestia article.

The meaning of prayer for the Repose

Prayer for the repose is a petition for the forgiveness of the sins of the deceased and a request for eternal rest. In the Orthodox tradition, it is believed that the prayer of believers for the souls of the deceased can help them find peace in the afterlife and get closer to God.

How to pray for the Repose on St. Michael's Parents' Saturday

During the funeral service in the church, believers can order prayer services or memorial services for the deceased, indicating their names in the memorial notes. A memorial service is a special prayer aimed at the repose of the souls of the deceased, and it is read in the church.

If visiting the temple is not possible, prayers for the deceased can be read at home. For this, you can use traditional prayers, such as the Canon for the Dead or special prayers for the repose. An example of prayer for the repose:

"Rest, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant (Thy servant, Thy servant) newly departed (oh, s) (name), and forgive him (her, them) all his (her, their) sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant him (her, them) the Kingdom of Heaven. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen to that."

Traditionally, memorial dishes are prepared on this day, which are then distributed to the poor and needy.

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