In the Christian faith, there are many different concepts that are unknown to many people. Moleben is a short worship performed by a priest. Everyone can order a moleben about the health of himself, his relatives and other people. A prayer can be a laudatory one.
Prayer with Akathist - what is it?
Moleben, when the priest reads the eulogy singing, dedicated to the saint, to whom they are addressed in prayers , and is called a prayer service with an akathist. Public prayer is usually performed after the Liturgy and can take place both in the morning and in the evening. Private prayers are also allowed, which can be performed not only in the temple, but also at home. Following the prayer with the akathist only on holidays is performed in the center of the temple. As for ordinary days, this takes place before the icon of the saint, to whom they appeal and glorify.
A prayer service with an akathist to Nicholas the Miracle-Worker and other saints must be held standing, since it is forbidden to sit. The most famous akathist is dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos. It consists of 25 songs, which includes 13 kontakion and 12 icicles. Kontakion tells the compressed content of the holiday or the story of the life of the Holy. Ikos is a song that glorifies and glorifies the holy or holiday. At the end of each moleben, prayer is read, to whom exactly the ministry took place. After that, the priests inform all people that the prayer is over and this is called "Letting go."
What is the difference between a moleben and sorokoust?
In contrast to the moleben, sorokoust is read at the Liturgy 40 times or 40 days. There is one more difference, but it is that sorokoust is not only about health, but also about repose. This strong prayer can be ordered for six months and even for a year. Sorokoust is recommended to be ordered immediately in three churches .