A molieben (also called a moleben, service of intercession, or service of supplication) is a supplication prayer service in honor of either our Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, or a particular saint or martyr. It is a Slavic service, but closely related to the Paraklesis service. A molieben is usually served by an ordained priest, but a laymen can also do a molieben, although in a modified form.
| Services of the Orthodox Church |
| Divine Liturgy |
| Daily Cycle |
| Vespers | Compline | Midnight Office | Matins |
| First, Third, Sixth, and Ninth Hour Services |
| Other Services |
| Akathist Hymn | Paraklesis |
| Great Blessing of Water | Artoklasia |
| Baptism-Chrismation Service |
| Ordination Service | Marriage Service |
| Funeral Service | Memorial Service |
It is the custom to celebrate a molieben service only in honor of a glorified saint.
Source[]
- Tropar & Kontakion for Royal Martyrs & New Martyrs Of Russia compiled by Fr. Demetrios Serfes
External link[]
- The Order of the General Moleben, according to the usage of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia