On Saturday we honor all the saints, first among them being the Theotokos. In the tradition of the Russian Church every Christian is named in honor of a saint. Thus, on Saturday, honoring every saint, we flee to the prayerful intercession of our saint, and to other saints near to our hearts who have no special day established throughout the week.
Christians especially pray for the repose of the dead on this day, commemorating their families, loved ones, and all reposed throughout the ages. Commemoration may be expressed in private prayer and by participation in a Panikhida, traditionally served in church on this day.
Apolytikion
O Apostles, martyrs, prophets, hierarchs, righteous, and just ones, who have finished your course well and have kept the Faith: seeing ye have boldness with the Saviour, beseech Him for us, since He is good, that our souls be saved, we pray.
Keep Thy servants in remembrance, O Lord, since Thou art good, and do Thou forgive their every sin in this life; for no man is without sin, except for Thee Who art able to grant rest even unto those that have departed hence.
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