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A '''molieben''' (also called a '''moleben''', '''service of intercession''', or '''service of supplication''') is a [[supplication]] [[prayer]] service in honor of either our Lord [[Jesus Christ]], the [[Theotokos|Mother of God]], or a particular [[saint]] or [[martyr]]. It is a Slavic service, but closely related to the [[Paraklesis]] service. A molieben is usually served by an ordained [[priest]], but a laymen can also do a molieben, although in [http://www.saintjonah.org/services/moleben.htm a modified form]. | A '''molieben''' (also called a '''moleben''', '''service of intercession''', or '''service of supplication''') is a [[supplication]] [[prayer]] service in honor of either our Lord [[Jesus Christ]], the [[Theotokos|Mother of God]], or a particular [[saint]] or [[martyr]]. It is a Slavic service, but closely related to the [[Paraklesis]] service. A molieben is usually served by an ordained [[priest]], but a laymen can also do a molieben, although in [http://www.saintjonah.org/services/moleben.htm a modified form]. | ||
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| + | It is the custom to celebrate a molieben service only in honor of a [[Glorification|glorified]] saint. | ||
| − | + | ==See also== | |
| + | * [[Paraklesis]] | ||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:31, August 16, 2013
A molieben (also called a moleben, service of intercession, or service of supplication) is a supplication prayer service in honor of either our Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, or a particular saint or martyr. It is a Slavic service, but closely related to the Paraklesis service. A molieben is usually served by an ordained priest, but a laymen can also do a molieben, although in a modified form.
| Services of the Orthodox Church |
| Eucharist: Divine Liturgy | When the Eucharist cannot be served: Typika |
| Daily Cycle (Divine Office) |
| Vespers | Compline | Midnight Office | Matins |
| Little Hours (Prime,Terce,Sext,None) | Royal Hours | Mesorion |
| Other Services |
| Akathist Hymn | Paraklesis | Moleben |
| Great Blessing of Water | Artoklasia |
| Baptism-Chrismation Service | Holy Unction |
| Ordination Service | Marriage Service |
| Funeral Service | Memorial Service |
It is the custom to celebrate a molieben service only in honor of a glorified saint.
See also
Source
- Tropar & Kontakion for Royal Martyrs & New Martyrs Of Russia compiled by Fr. Demetrios Serfes
External link
- The Order of the General Moleben, according to the usage of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
