Ukrainian Catholic funeral liturgy

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I will be attending a funeral at a Ukrainian Catholic Church in a few days.

is there anything particular that is distinct in this liturgy?
I’ve never been to a funeral for anyone other than a Roman Catholic.

It is most likely all going to be in Ukrainian, which puts me at a distinct disadvantage since i do not speak the langauge.

Any words of advice? Is it structured like the normal divine liturgy?

thanks
 
Just come with an open-mind and an open heart.

I had never experienced a Ukrainian Catholic liturgy until I attended the funeral of someone I loved very much. I did not speak Ukrainian, I had never seen a Byzantine liturgy and I was full of hate.

I entered that Church as an agnostic, two hours later, I left that Church as a believer.

God’s grace goes beyond language, you’ll be fine, and I hope you have a blessed experience.
 
Keep in mind that the funeral service itself (as opposed to the Divine Liturgy) has a different form during Bright Week.
 
Dan-Man916 said:
I will be attending a funeral at a Ukrainian Catholic Church in a few days.

is there anything particular that is distinct in this liturgy?
I’ve never been to a funeral for anyone other than a Roman Catholic.

It is most likely all going to be in Ukrainian, which puts me at a distinct disadvantage since i do not speak the langauge.

Any words of advice? Is it structured like the normal divine liturgy?

thanks
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Item #1: When you arrive, seek out the cantors, and ask them which book(s) you need to follow along.

Item #2: Follow the lead of the cantors.

If they know there are a large number of Romans coming, they may even announce page numbers, etc.

If the liturgies are in Ukrainian, bow and make the sign of the cross when they do.
 
My Grandmother’s funeral was in a Ukranian Orthodox church last year. The service was in Ukranian, however, the missal had English on one side and Ukranian on the side of the book, it was easy to follow along. It was a very beautiful service and invoked Mary to watch and protect and help send her on her way to heaven. While there are differences between the Orthodox and Catholics, the service was very holy and reverent.
 
There may some things that will be a little different.

If they are on the New Calendar, they will be singing CHRISTOS VOSKRES or CHRIST IS RISEN for most of the Divine Liturgy.

There may also be a point where a member of the deceased’s family will get up and read a letter from the deceased asking for forgiveness for any wrong that he/she may have committed against any family or friends.

You will also be given a chance to say a final good-bye and to kiss the cross held by the priest as he stands near the casket.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, as they are taking the casket out of the church, they will most likely stop at the doors and have a gospel reading, usually about Jesus raising the only son of a widowed mother.

hope this helps…

CHRISTOS VOSKRES!
VO ISTINU VOSKRES!
 
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