What we mean when we say "Memory Eternal"

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"Rest In Peace" is as common in the Western world as "May their memory be eternal" in the East. It's a phrase that goes back centuries, but what do Orthodox Christians actually mean when they say it?
LINKS:
Steve from Be the Bee talks about "Memory Eternal: • Be the Bee # 75 | Memo...
"Memory Eternal" being chanted in English at a Church in the USA: • Memory Eternal
A short article explaining 'Eternal Memory' written by Saint Nicholai Velimirovich: pemptousia.com/2021/03/what-d...
"Memory Eternal" a book on grief and bereavement, how it is approached in the Orthodox Church, with advice and wisdom to guide you through it all. It's written by Dr Sarah Byrne-Martelli, I'm currently reading it and appreciating it. Ebook link: orthodoxchristianebooks.com/m... Physical book link: store.ancientfaith.com/memory...
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@lounaannajung4454 Жыл бұрын

Patristix : "Please excuse the sound of rain in this episode" Meanwhile me : "Ah! Perfect ASMR-y mood from my favorite and coziest (is that a word?) channel" 😌

@noblegamer8740 8 ай бұрын

The easiest way for me to know what “remember” really means is that it is the opposite of dismember - to pull apart. To re-member is to bring back together in my heart/mind

@SweetImmaculateHeart Жыл бұрын

I'm traveling tomorrow morning to my grandfather's funeral. He was Catholic. I was raised so, but have discovered and decided to convert to Orthodoxy. I was supposed to go to my first orthodox service on Epiphany but instead I must go to the funeral, which will be that same day. When I emailed the Presvytera at my local parish to tell her I would not be able to make it until the Sunday liturgy when I return, her words to me were "may his memory be eternal" and it was the most comorted I had felt since his passing. Here again, watching this video with my morning coffee I can rejoice in prayer for his eternal soul. Also, we were told that we could put a small token in his casket with him if we wished. I could not think of what to bring. Watching one of your videos on the saints I saw a prayer you described as written on the walls of the catacombs: "May you live with the saints in Heaven. In God. In Christ. In the Holy Spirit. Forever." I will put this prayer along with "Christ is Risen. Memory Eternal." in his casket. Thank you for your ministry.

@Patristix Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment. And indeed, may your grandfather's memory be eternal. God bless you!

@Skullnaught Жыл бұрын

My priest's father passed away last week and we held his remeberance service last Sunday so on point timing

@gerardgrywacheski1418 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your explanation of this saying Memory Eternal. Indeed our loved ones are never forgotten as long as they are remembered and in the presence of God in eternity!! May your relatives' Memory be eternal!!