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#375712 - 02/14/12 04:34 AM Panakhyda for aborted babies?
ConstantineTG Member Registered: 10/03/10 Posts: 308 Loc: At the Eastern Crossroads	Given that they never get the chance to be baptized, can there be a Panakhyda for aborted babies? I'm getting involved with the ProLife movement in our area and I'm wondering how to get the parish involved with it.
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#375756 - 02/14/12 07:08 PM Re: Panakhyda for aborted babies? [Re: ConstantineTG]
ConstantineTG Member Registered: 10/03/10 Posts: 308 Loc: At the Eastern Crossroads	No answer?
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#377201 - 03/09/12 03:22 PM Re: Panakhyda for aborted babies? [Re: ConstantineTG]
galadza Junior Member Registered: 01/20/12 Posts: 8 Loc: canada	A panachida is not appropriate for this. There is a moleben which has been prepared and used here in Canada by Fr. Taras and Fr. Roman at the march for life in Ottawa and before the life chain demonstration every year. The bishop has served it at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. You can obtain a copy by getting in touch with Fr. Roman in Brampton, galadza@rogers.com He would be happy to help you out. ig
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#377748 - 03/18/12 07:40 PM Re: Panakhyda for aborted babies? [Re: ConstantineTG]
Paul B Member Registered: 11/11/01 Posts: 1586 Loc: PA	Please excuse my ignorance; I've never seen any questions or comments regarding this. Why does one have to be baptized for a Panachida or Parastas to be prayed for them? Doesn't that position confirm that there is a "Limbo?" We pray for "those who have no one to pray for them." This seems to include the unbaptised, in my opinion. Seeking guidance and wisdom, Fr Deacon Paul
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#377755 - 03/19/12 02:09 AM Re: Panakhyda for aborted babies? [Re: Paul B]
Fr. Deacon Lance Moderator Member Registered: 08/29/98 Posts: 3973 Loc: Washington, PA	Ask and you shall receive: http://www.ocf.org/OrthodoxPage/prayers/abrtpryr.html _________________________ My cromulent posts embiggen this forum.
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#377798 - 03/19/12 08:01 PM Re: Panakhyda for aborted babies? [Re: ConstantineTG]
Alice Moderator Member Registered: 01/12/03 Posts: 10203 Loc: USA	In Orthodoxy, we are told that miscarried babies are like angels in Heaven. Therefore, a memorial service would be inappropriate for an unborn baby.
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#377843 - 03/20/12 07:15 PM Re: Panakhyda for aborted babies? [Re: ConstantineTG]
Paul B Member Registered: 11/11/01 Posts: 1586 Loc: PA	Thank you, Fr Deacon Lance. It's good to see you posting again.
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