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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 | + | 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]. |
It is the custom to celebrate a molieben service only in honor of a [[Glorification|glorified]] saint. | It is the custom to celebrate a molieben service only in honor of a [[Glorification|glorified]] saint. | ||
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| − | *[http://www.orthodox.net/services/moleben.html The | + | *[http://www.orthodox.net/services/moleben.html The Order of the General Moleben], according to the usage of the [[Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia]] |
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| + | *[http://www.saintjonah.org/services/moleben.htm The Order of the Moleben as a Reader service] | ||
[[Category:Liturgics]] | [[Category:Liturgics]] | ||
Revision as of 03:39, March 18, 2007
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.
It is the custom to celebrate a molieben service only in honor of a glorified saint.
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
