I remember Father Michael saying at last week's service that a proper funeral prayer brings real peace to the family, even when things feel heavy. The part about not skipping the full rite for convenience stuck with me. Anyone here ever seen how much it helps the relatives?
Yes, I remember how after the funeral service for our neighbor’s grandmother, she said that it was as if a stone had been lifted from her soul. Father Mikhail is right; shortening your service for the sake of convenience is something you regret later. Do relatives in your parish often ask for full rank?
Yes, that's right. I remember my mother-in-law singing four years ago, after the full act. My son said that even he has calmed down a bit, although he is not much for church. Here in Bitola, the relatives usually ask for the full amount, but sometimes they try to shorten it due to time. Father Michael said it well.
I remember Father Mikhail's words when he said that a complete rule leaves the family with peace. Similarly, my neighbor said after the death of his grandmother that a stone was removed from his heart. With us in Batumi, they usually ask for a full meal, although sometimes they try to shorten it due to time.
Yes, exactly. Last year we sang my uncle's song in full order in our church here in Veliko Tarnovo and his wife said afterwards that she was really relieved. Father Michael is right that you later regret it if you cut it short. And in your parish, how often do the relatives still insist on an abbreviated form?
I remember last year when we sang Uncle in full force in our church here in Kragujevac. His wife told him afterwards that she was relieved, just as Elena and Petar were talking. In our country, relatives usually ask for the whole act, but sometimes they complain that it is long - and then they regret it.
