panihida
Panikhida, also spelled panihida, is a memorial service in the Eastern Orthodox and some Eastern Catholic churches for the repose of the souls of the departed. The term is used across Slavic, Greek, and Armenian traditions, and in English is often described as a memorial or requiem service. It is distinct from a funeral service, which accompanies the burial of a body.
Panikhida is commonly held on specific post-mortem days, such as the third day, ninth day, and fortieth
The service is typically shorter than the Divine Liturgy and is led by a priest, with possible
Panikhida functions as a communal act of remembrance and a means of spiritual support for the bereaved.