For the Departed
Common Service for the Commemoration of All the Saints · printed p.612 (PDF 628)
Epistle
Chant
Prokeimenon, Tone 6
Their souls shall dwell with the blessed.
Verse: To Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul, O my God, I trust in Thee, let me not be put to shame!
Alleluia, Tone 8
Verse: Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken to Thyself, O Lord! Their memory is from generation to generation.
Communion Hymn
Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen and taken to Thyself, O Lord! Their memory is from generation to generation.
Where these Epistles are read — 13
Reading a class’s Epistle is not the same as belonging to the class. The Apostol appoints §233 on 18 August because that day’s service is copied from December 10, not because Florus and Laurus are Confessors.
Saturday of the 9th Week After PentecostFor the Burial of Priests [fifth]service
For the Departed (when service performed on Thursday)weekdayRepose of Souls for Thursday (Memorial reading)weekdayFor the Burial of Priests [fourth]service
Repose of Souls for Tuesday (Departed Tuesday, memorial)weekday
Repose of Souls for Friday (Departed, memorial)weekday
Repose of Souls for Wednesday (Departed Wednesday, memorial)weekdaySaturday of the 22nd Week After Pentecost
Repose of Souls for SaturdayweekdayFor the Burial of LaityserviceFor the Burial of MonasticsserviceFor the Burial of Priests [first]service