Greek Orthodox 40 days death memorial service!?

sexxii-sarahsexxii-sarah
in Society & Culture

I am a greek, and my granfather died a few weeks ago, i was just wondering, what actually happens at the 40 days get together?

Thanks in advance!

Sezzy

Comments

  • mary-contrarymary-contrary

    It's a shorter form of the funeral service, praying for the wellbeing of the soul, with a tray of sugared wheat to be distributed among those present.

  • anonymousanonymous

    Not sure. I have a friend who just died and his family is planning the 40 day memorial service in June. I guess I'll find out about it then.....

  • n8on8o

    Not much happens at the Saranda.

    Bit of chanting from the baba, food is served (sometimes).

    Sometimes it's at the burial site for a bit, other times it is just at the church.

    I was brought up in the evil heretic greek orthodox church that isn't recognised by Greece, so I don't know if the tradition is the same in your church.

  • anonymousanonymous

    ok im greek are u greek who old are u??

    which part of greece are u from??

    ok its for the greving of the to like heal the wounds and pain and the papa chants and yer they serve food some times and greek coffee

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