March 9th, 2024 Instead of Introduction Detailed Glossary of Terms and Customs Coliva (koliva)a dish based on boiled wheat that is used liturgically in the Eastern Orthodox Church for commemorations of the dead. Coliva is blessed during funerals, as well as during the memorial service that is performed at various intervals after a person’s death…… Continue reading Love and Longing – Memorial Saturday. Holy 40 Martyrs of Sebaste.