Orthodox
Funeral Songs
Explore 3 funeral songs tagged as "orthodox". Each song has been carefully curated to help you create a meaningful memorial service.
All Orthodox Songs
Gospodi Pomiluy (Lord, Have Mercy)
Traditional Orthodox Chant
The foundational Orthodox prayer set to ancient Byzantine chant—'Lord, have mercy.'
Why it's meaningful: The repetitive plea for mercy creates a meditative state, guiding mourners into deep prayer.
Best moment: During the Orthodox funeral service. The ancient chant connects to centuries of tradition.
Memory Eternal (Vechnaya Pamyat)
Traditional Orthodox Chant
The climactic hymn of the Orthodox funeral service—'Memory Eternal' sung for the departed soul.
Why it's meaningful: The congregation's wish that the departed be remembered eternally by God. The most powerful Orthodox funeral moment.
Best moment: Final moment of the Orthodox funeral. The communal singing is overwhelming.
Holy God, Holy Mighty (Trisagion)
Traditional Orthodox Hymn
The Trisagion—'Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.' Sung at every Orthodox funeral.
Why it's meaningful: The ancient threefold declaration of God's holiness frames death within the mystery of the divine.
Best moment: During the funeral service. Essential to Orthodox funeral tradition.