Paschal Funeral and Paraklesis
Funeral services held during Bright Week have a special rite, consisting entirely of joyous Paschal hymns and only the litanies are funereal.
Parakleses (Molebens) during Pascha are likewise served according to a special rite, with the canon of Pascha.
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