memorial prayer

Solemn remembrance supplication

A memorial prayer is a prayer offered in remembrance of the dead, typically recited during religious services or on anniversaries of a death.

In Jewish tradition, the Kaddish and Yizkor are memorial prayers; Christian traditions have their own forms.

The rabbi led the congregation in a memorial prayer for victims of the tragedy.

Related

vigil · tribute · mourning · funeral · laying to rest · cemetery · candle · incense · hymn · chant · house of worship · departed · dearly departed · soul · eternal · rest · peace · loved ones

Opposites
temporal orientation of prayer

memorial prayerblessing

Prayer seeking divine favor

benediction · healing prayer · wedding blessing · invocation · intercession

life cycle context

memorial prayerbaby blessing

Ceremony consecrating an infant

wedding prayer · song of praise · harvest thanksgiving · hosanna · hallelujah

emotional register

memorial prayerthanksgiving prayer

Blessing expressing gratitude

hallelujah · hosanna · wedding blessing

Family

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