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The '''Typika''' is a service that is conducted when a [[priest]] or [[bishop]] is not present. Typically, it is a service led by a deacon although forms of the service can be led by laymen. When held in a church the doors of the iconostasis remains closed and the service is conducted in the nave.  
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The '''Typika''' (gr. τυπικα ; sl. Обедница (Obednitsa or Obednitza) or Изобразительны) is a brief service that is appointed by the [[Typikon]] for certain occasions but may also be conducted when a [[priest]] or [[bishop]] is not present. There are various modifications that are made to this service to incorporate elements from the [[Divine Liturgy]], some of which are designed to be led by [[laity|laymen]]; and in some [[jurisdiction]]s, it can also be a service led by a [[deacon]] which includes the distribution of [[Eucharist|Holy Communion]]. When held in a church, the doors of the [[iconostasis]] remain closed and the service is conducted in the [[nave]].
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{{Services}}
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==Description==
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===When there is no Liturgy, or only a [[Vespers|Vesperal]] Liturgy ===
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According to the [[Typikon]], the Typika is appointed on those days when either there is no liturgy at all, or there is only a [[Vespers|Vesperal Liturgy]]. The Typika follows the Ninth Hour and contains the [[Typical Psalms]] ([[Psalter|Psalms]] 102 and 145) and the [[Beatitudes]] that would otherwise have been done as part of the three [[antiphon]]s of the Liturgy of the [[Catechumen]]s. The text for this type of service can usually be found in the various [[Liturgikon|Liturgika]] and [[Horologion|Horologia]].
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===Reader's Typika===
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This Typika service is a specific form of service which mirrors the Divine Liturgy.  It is used when a priest is not available or when a worshiper cannot get to a church. It is led by a deacon, subdeacon, [[reader]], [[chanter]], or the eldest experienced layperson present, in that order, unless a bishop or priest determines another leader.  
  
==Description==
 
 
===Deacon's Typika===
 
===Deacon's Typika===
This Typika service is a form of [[Pre-Sanctified Liturgy]] held by a [[deacon]] authorised by the local [[bishop]], when a [[priest]] is unavailable. The deacon distributes communion to the faithful present at the service. It should be noted that while this service is blessed in some jurisdictions, it is not universally accepted, nor is it of ancient origin. However, the idea of deacons bringing communion to those unable to attend the liturgy is an ancient custom, and so it can be argued that this ancient custom provides the basis for this more recent practice.
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This Typika service is a form of [[Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts|Pre-Sanctified Liturgy]] held by a [[deacon]] and authorized by the local [[bishop]] when a [[priest]] is unavailable. The deacon distributes [[Eucharist|communion]] to the faithful present at the service. It should be noted that while this service is blessed in some jurisdictions, it is not universally accepted, nor is it of ancient origin. However, the idea of deacons bringing communion to those unable to attend the Liturgy ''is'' an ancient custom, and so it can be argued that the ancient custom provides the basis for this more recent practice.
  
=== Typika on Days When there is No Liturgy or a Vesperal Liturgy ===
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===Priest's Typika===
According to the Typikon, Typika is appointed on those days when either there is no liturgy at all, or there is only a [[Vesperal Liturgy]].  Typika follows the Ninth Hour, and contains the Typical Psalms that would otherwise have been done as part of the 3 Antiphons of the Liturgy of the Catechumens.  The text for this type of service can usually be found in the various Liturgicons and [[Horologion]]s.
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In situations where a shortage of priests requires one priest to serve multiple communities, he will serve the Divine Liturgy in one and typika in the other(s). The Horologion published by Saint Tikhon's Monastery, there is a service of typika or obednitsa which has litanies and exclamations intercalated for this purpose.
  
===Reader's Typika===
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==Service texts==
This Typika service is a specific form of service which mirrors the Divine Liturgy.  It is used when a priest is not available or when a worshipper cannot get to a church.  It is led by a deacon, subdeacon, [[reader]], [[chanter]], or the eldest experienced layperson present, in that order, unless a bishop or priest determines another leader.
 
 
 
==Services==
 
 
*[http://www.antiochian.org.au/media/DeaconsTypikaWithHoursAu.pdf Deacons Typika Service]
 
*[http://www.antiochian.org.au/media/DeaconsTypikaWithHoursAu.pdf Deacons Typika Service]
 
*[http://www.antiochian.org.au/media/ReadersTypikaWithHoursAu.pdf  Readers Typika Service]
 
*[http://www.antiochian.org.au/media/ReadersTypikaWithHoursAu.pdf  Readers Typika Service]
 
*[http://www.saintjonah.org/services/typica.htm Reader's Typika according to the Old Rite Typikon]
 
*[http://www.saintjonah.org/services/typica.htm Reader's Typika according to the Old Rite Typikon]
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*[http://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/hours_typica.htm The Hours and Typika (Russian Practice, but arranged differently than the above texts]
  
 
==Source==
 
==Source==
[http://www.antiochian.org.au/content/view/493/21/ Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania]
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*[http://www.antiochian.org.au/content/view/493/21/ Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand]
  
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==External links==
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*[http://www.saintjonah.org/services/horologion.htm The Reader Service Horologion]
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*[http://www.saintjonah.org/services/howtodo.htm Practical Questions about how to do Reader Services (Russian Practice)]
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*[http://www.saintjonah.org/typ/ The Variable Portions of Typika (Old Calendar)]
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*[http://orthodoxinfo.com/praxis/services_nopriest.aspx Instructions on Reader Services]
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*[http://www.saintjonah.org/services/readerservices.htm Comments by Archbishop Averky on Reader Services]
  
 
[[Category:Liturgics]]
 
[[Category:Liturgics]]
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[[ro:Obedniţa]]

Latest revision as of 04:36, December 13, 2016

The Typika (gr. τυπικα ; sl. Обедница (Obednitsa or Obednitza) or Изобразительны) is a brief service that is appointed by the Typikon for certain occasions but may also be conducted when a priest or bishop is not present. There are various modifications that are made to this service to incorporate elements from the Divine Liturgy, some of which are designed to be led by laymen; and in some jurisdictions, it can also be a service led by a deacon which includes the distribution of Holy Communion. When held in a church, the doors of the iconostasis remain closed and the service is conducted in the nave.

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

Description

When there is no Liturgy, or only a Vesperal Liturgy

According to the Typikon, the Typika is appointed on those days when either there is no liturgy at all, or there is only a Vesperal Liturgy. The Typika follows the Ninth Hour and contains the Typical Psalms (Psalms 102 and 145) and the Beatitudes that would otherwise have been done as part of the three antiphons of the Liturgy of the Catechumens. The text for this type of service can usually be found in the various Liturgika and Horologia.

Reader's Typika

This Typika service is a specific form of service which mirrors the Divine Liturgy. It is used when a priest is not available or when a worshiper cannot get to a church. It is led by a deacon, subdeacon, reader, chanter, or the eldest experienced layperson present, in that order, unless a bishop or priest determines another leader.

Deacon's Typika

This Typika service is a form of Pre-Sanctified Liturgy held by a deacon and authorized by the local bishop when a priest is unavailable. The deacon distributes communion to the faithful present at the service. It should be noted that while this service is blessed in some jurisdictions, it is not universally accepted, nor is it of ancient origin. However, the idea of deacons bringing communion to those unable to attend the Liturgy is an ancient custom, and so it can be argued that the ancient custom provides the basis for this more recent practice.

Priest's Typika

In situations where a shortage of priests requires one priest to serve multiple communities, he will serve the Divine Liturgy in one and typika in the other(s). The Horologion published by Saint Tikhon's Monastery, there is a service of typika or obednitsa which has litanies and exclamations intercalated for this purpose.

Service texts

Source

External links