The service concludes with the priest spraying the congregation with . Significance of the General Funeral
The (ترتيب الجناز العام) is a unique and essential rite in the Coptic Orthodox Church, traditionally held on Palm Sunday immediately following the Divine Liturgy. This service serves as a collective prayer for all members of the congregation, ensuring that if any of the faithful depart during Holy Pascha Week , they have already received the proper funeral incense and prayers. During Pascha Week, the Church focuses exclusively on the sufferings of Christ and does not perform individual funeral rites or offer incense. Key Components of the Service The service concludes with the priest spraying the
In 2014, the Holy Synod restored the requirement for the General Funeral to be chanted in the mournful (Hazayni) tune rather than the annual tune to reflect the solemnity of the occasion. Liturgical Structure: The sanctuary veil is closed and draped in black . During Pascha Week, the Church focuses exclusively on
These are the "Verses of the Cymbals" chanted at the beginning of the service while the priest raises incense. A notable verse used is "Kirie Eleyson, Neknai o Panouti" ("Lord have mercy, have mercy on us, O our God"). These are the "Verses of the Cymbals" chanted
The priest leads the and the congregation recites Psalm 50 .