The '''Typika''' (gr. τυπικα ; sl. Обедница or Изобразительны) is a brief service that can is appointed by the [[Typikon]] for certain occasions but may also be conducted when a [[priest]] or [[bishop]] is not present. In 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 jurisdictions[[jurisdiction]]s, it is can also be a service led by a [[deacon, although forms ]] which includes the distribution of the service can be led by laymen[[Eucharist|Holy Communion]]. When held in a church , the doors of the [[iconostasis remains ]] remain closed and the service is conducted in the [[nave]]. {{Services}}

===Deacon's TypikaWhen there is no Liturgy, or only a [[Vespers|Vesperal]] Liturgy ===This According to the [[Typikon]], the Typika service is appointed on those days when either there is no liturgy at all, or there is only a form of [[Pre-Sanctified Vespers|Vesperal Liturgy]] held by a . The Typika follows the Ninth Hour and contains the [[Typical Psalms]] ([[deaconPsalter|Psalms]] authorised by 102 and 145) and the local [[bishopBeatitudes]], when a that would otherwise have been done as part of the three [[priestantiphon]] is unavailable. The deacon distributes communion to s of the faithful present at Liturgy of the service[[Catechumen]]s. It should be noted that while The text for this type of service is blessed can usually be found 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, various [[Liturgikon|Liturgika]] and so it can be argued that this ancient custom provides the basis for this more recent practice[[Horologion|Horologia]].

=== Reader's Typika on Days When there is No Liturgy, or a Vesperal Liturgy ===According to This Typika service is a specific form of service which mirrors the Typikon, Typika Divine Liturgy. It is appointed on those days used when either there a priest is no liturgy at all, not available or there when a worshiper cannot get to a church. It is only led by a deacon, subdeacon, [[Vesperal Liturgyreader]]. 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 [[Horologionchanter]]s, or the eldest experienced layperson present, in that order, unless a bishop or priest determines another leader.

===ReaderDeacon's Typika===This Typika service is a specific form of service which mirrors [[Liturgy of the Divine Presanctified Gifts|Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. It is used ]] held by a [[deacon]] and authorized by the local [[bishop]] when a [[priest ]] is not available or when a worshipper cannot get to a churchunavailable. It is led by a The deacon, subdeacon, distributes [[readerEucharist|communion]]to the faithful present at the service. It should be noted that while this service is blessed in some jurisdictions, [[chanter]]it is not universally accepted, nor is it of ancient origin. However, or the eldest experienced layperson presentidea of deacons bringing communion to those unable to attend the Liturgy ''is'' an ancient custom, in and so it can be argued that order, unless a bishop or priest determines another leaderthe ancient custom provides the basis for this more recent practice.

==ServicesService texts==

*[http://www.antiochian.org.au/content/view/493/21/ Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, and New Zealand, and All Oceania] 

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