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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 Russian Orthodox tradition and only an ordained [[priest]] can celebrate it.
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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 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].
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{{Services}}
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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 canonized saint.
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==Source==
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*[http://www.serfes.org/royal/tropar.htm Tropar & Kontakion for Royal Martyrs & New Martyrs Of Russia] compiled by Fr. Demetrios Serfes
  
==Sources==
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==External link==
*http://www.serfes.org/royal/tropar.htm
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*[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]
  
 
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[[Category:Liturgics]]

Revision as of 17:42, July 8, 2008

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.

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

It is the custom to celebrate a molieben service only in honor of a glorified saint.

Source

External link