Is it possible during Lent?
The answer to this is no. Sorokoust about repose during Lent is not read in church. This is due to the fact that during this period Divine Liturgies are not celebrated in the church every day, which means it is impossible to constantly offer prayers to God for the departed for 40 days.
However, this does not mean that you cannot pray for the dead during Lent. You can ask God to ease their fate by submitting a church note of repose. And, of course, the personal prayer of the one who submits such a note is important.
For the repose of a living person: consequences
There are situations when hostility or even hatred arises between people. Under such circumstances, they are ready to take extreme steps in order to take revenge on the enemy and cause him as much trouble as possible.
It happens that an offended person, driven by a feeling of hatred, orders a magpie for the death of his opponent. What are the consequences of such a terrible and blasphemous step? Orthodox priests explain this situation this way. The one against whom this measure is directed will not harm the magpie in any way. Because we all walk under God, and the Lord sees everything that happens.
The person against whom such a church note was filed will only be responsible for the fact that he is in a quarrel with the offender. And the consequences of the fact that they ordered him a magpie will be zero for him. The same cannot be said about the one who initiated the reading for the repose of a living person. Such an act is a sin, and a person, if he does not sincerely repent for it in confession, will certainly answer for what he has done at the Last Judgment.
On what day is the magpie read for the newly deceased?
You can, as the priests say, at any time. However, it is best to order magpie as soon as possible after the person's death. After all, an important period is coming for him - going through ordeals and completing a private trial. Prayer in this case is the most effective means of helping the soul of the deceased.
After the 40th day, you can order a commemoration for six months or even for a year. Then periodically continue this good Orthodox tradition. The soul of the deceased, in human terms, will rejoice whenever it is remembered during a church service. Moreover, she will get rid of the attacks of the servants of the devil, whose goal is to lure every human soul into the abyss of hell.
No matter what time the magpie for the repose was ordered, it will in any case help the deceased in the world where he is now. After all, the deceased is awaiting the main event - the Last Judgment, at which his fate will be finally determined. And heartfelt, sincere prayer is the best guide to the Kingdom of God.
