Greek Orthodox Mourning Rituals: Comfort And Hope For Bereaved
In Greek Orthodox mourning rituals, the Trisagion hymn signifies the deceased’s transition to God’s presence. Artoklasia blesses bread representing the body of Christ, while Makaria commemorates the life of the departed. The Mnimosino is held annually to honor their memory. Symbolic objects include Kollivo, wheat representing resurrection, and the Epitaphios, a shroud symbolizing Christ’s death…