The priest leads the and the congregation recites Psalm 50 .
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 . The priest leads the and the congregation recites Psalm 50
The service is characterized by its transition from the celebratory mood of Palm Sunday to the mournful atmosphere of the coming week. The priest leads the and the congregation recites Psalm 50