Catechism Paragraph

¶ 1690

A Farewell to the deceased is his Final "commendation to God" by the Church. It is "the Last farewell by which the Christian Community greets one of its Members before his body is Brought to its tomb." 191 The Byzantine Tradition Expresses this by the kiss of farewell to the deceased:

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Church Community Express Expresses Far Final God Last Members Tradition Unity Brought Christ Christian

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