|
|
Line 1: |
Line 1: |
− | A '''paraklesis''' is a service of supplication specifically for the living (as opposed to a [[Memorial Service]], which is a supplication for the departed). This service is most often addressed to the [[Theotokos]], but may be used to seek the intercessions of any [[saint]]. The distinguishing feature of a paraklesis is the inclusion of a supplicatory [[canon]] to the saint whose intercessions are being sought. A paraklesis can be served as a stand-alone service or, in a slightly abbreviated form, in conjunction with [[Vespers]]. It is appropriate to be served at any time of need.
| + | Gay |
− | | |
− | In Slavic practice, there is a similar service that is called a [[molieben]]—this service is either served as a stand-alone service or in conjunction with the [[Divine Liturgy]].
| |
− | | |
− | == Dormition Parakleses to the Theotokos ==
| |
− | During the [[Dormition Fast]] (August 1-14), a paraklesis is appointed to be served each evening, except on Saturday evenings and the eves of the feasts of [[Transfiguration]] ([[August 5]]) and [[Dormition]] ([[August 14]]).
| |
− | | |
− | The parakleses of the Dormition Fast use, on alternate days, the [[Small Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos]] (composed by Theosterictus the Monk in the 9th Century) and the [[Great Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos]] (composed by Emperor Theodore I Ducas Lascaris in the 13th century).
| |
− | | |
− | The cycle of the Dormition parakleses is determined by two rules of thumb: (a) the cycle begins with the Small Supplicatory Canon whenever [[August 1]] falls on a Monday through Friday; and (b) on Sunday evenings, the Great Supplicatory Canon is always appointed.
| |
− | | |
− | == Paraklesis to the Theotokos outside the Dormition Fast ==
| |
− | Outside the Dormition Fast, a paraklesis directed to the Theotokos is always chanted with the Small Supplicatory Canon.
| |
− | | |
− | == Texts of supplicatory canons ==
| |
− | The texts of various supplicatory canons can be found in many popular prayer books, service books, and [[horologion|horologia]]. Some of these include:
| |
− | | |
− | * ''The Great Horologion'', Holy Transfiguration Monastery (ISBN 0943405084)
| |
− | * ''A Prayer Book for Orthodox Christians'', Holy Transfiguration Monastery (ISBN 0943405017)
| |
− | | |
− | There are also online sources for the texts of supplicatory canons, both as part of the paraklesis service and alone. Some of these include:
| |
− | | |
− | * [http://home.it.net.au/~jgrapsas/pages/mikropar.htm Small Supplicatory Canon to the Theotokos], website of the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia]]
| |
− | * [http://home.it.net.au/~jgrapsas/pages/megapara.htm Great Supplicatory Canon to the Theotokos], website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
| |
− | * [http://silouan.narod.ru/texts/suppl_canon.htm Supplicatory Canon to St. Silouan of the Holy Mountain], website dedicated to St. Silouan
| |
− | * [http://www.orthodoxengland.btinternet.co.uk/cansted.htm Small Supplicatory Canon to the Holy Martyr Edmund, King of East Anglia], website of St. Felix and St. Edmund Orthodox Church
| |
− | | |
− | == Sources and further reading==
| |
− | * [http://networks-now.net/litresswraoc/SVCParaklesis_Theotokos.htm Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos] Website of the St. Raphael Clergy Brotherhood of the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America
| |
− | * [http://www.anastasis.org.uk/lit-parak.htm Anastasis] Website of the Monastery of St. Andrew the First Called
| |
− | * [http://www.orthodox.net/ustav/paraclesis-service-explained.html Paraklesis Explained] Website of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Dallas, TX
| |
− | | |
− | [[Category:Liturgics]]
| |