Orthodox too. Prayer is efficacious for all souls, whether they are experiencing a foretaste of heaven or hell until the final judgement.
That is why traditionally in foreign cultures, one said "may God have mercy on his/her soul" , though I do think that "rest in peace" has the same intention, though not as clear.
Orthodox too. Prayer is efficacious for all souls, whether they are experiencing a foretaste of heaven or hell until the final judgement.
That is why traditionally in foreign cultures, one said "may God have mercy on his/her soul" , though I do think that "rest in peace" has the same intention, though not as clear.
Orthodox too. Prayer is efficacious for all souls, whether they are experiencing a foretaste of heaven or hell until the final judgement.
That is why traditionally in foreign cultures, one said "may God have mercy on his/her soul" , though I do think that "rest in peace" has the same intention, though not as clear.