Saturday is the day which the Church has set aside for the commemoration of Orthodox Christians departed this life in the hope of resurrection and eternal life. Since the Divine Liturgy cannot be served on weekdays during Great Lent, the second, third, and fourth Saturdays of the Fast are appointed as Soul Saturdays when the departed are remembered at Liturgy.
In Thy compassion and love for mankind, forgive and pardon those who have gone to dwell with Thee, and grant them rest in the tabernacles of the elect; for Thou art Life and Resurrection. (Triodion)
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