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This is in line with the Greek idea that even the gods could be polluted by death, and hence anything related to the sacred had to be kept away from death and dead bodies. Hence, many inscriptions in Greek temples banned those who had recent contact with dead bodies. [8] After the body was prepared, it was laid out for viewing on the second day.
A memorial service (Greek: μνημόσυνον, mnemósynon, "memorial"; [1] Slavonic: панихида, panikhída, from Greek παννυχίς, pannychis, "vigil" (etymologically "all-nighter"); [2] [3] Romanian: parastas and Serbian парастос, parastos, from Greek παράστασις, parástasis) [4] is a liturgical solemn service for the repose of the departed in the Eastern ...
Saint Gorgonia (Greek: Αγία Γοργονία; died c. 375 [1] [2]) was the daughter of Saint Gregory the Elder and Saint Nonna. She is remembered in both Eastern and Western Churches for her piety as a married woman. Her husband's name was Alypius accordding to epigram 10.103 by gregory of nazianzus in grerk anthology.
Loss is hard, but being there for your loved one is helpful. Whether you send these condolence messages as a text, email, written card, or in person—they'll definitely appreciate it. Condolence ...
An expert shares what to write in a sympathy card. Find meaningful messages for the loss of a father, mother, husband, wife, family member or friend.
A dying Euphrosyne reveals herself to her father, miniature from the Menologion of Basil II. Euphrosyne's father Paphnutius went to the monastery "for solace for his grief" [10] over the loss of his only daughter; the abbot sent Euphrosyne to provide him with spiritual direction and comfort, but Paphnutius did not recognize her because she covered her face with a veil and never revealed her ...
The Epitaphios (Greek: Ἐπιτάφιος, epitáphios, or Ἐπιτάφιον, epitáphion, meaning "upon the tomb"; Slavonic: Плащаница, plashchanitsa; Arabic: نعش, naash) is a Christian religious icon, typically consisting of a large, embroidered and often richly adorned cloth, bearing an image of the dead body of Christ, often accompanied by his mother and other figures ...
abandonment, loss, separation, death and the cycle of rebirth. It's commonly referred to as the Flower of Death white: Positive nature, new beginnings, good health and rebirth yellow: Happiness, light, wisdom, gratitude, strength, everlasting friendship pink: Feminine love, beauty and passion Spiderwort "Esteem not love"; [5] transient ...