Epitafio

The Epitafio is the cloth depicting the body of Jesus used by Greek Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox Churches which is carried on the Kouvouklion.

For the song by Titãs, see Epitáfio.
For the 2015 Mexican film, see Epitaph (2015 film).

On Good Friday, the Epitafio is placed in the Kouvouklion with the Gospel Book placed on top. Hymns of Lamentation are sung in which after the portion of the Myrrh Bearing Women, rose petals are thrown onto the Epitafio symbolizing the anointing of the Body of Jesus. The Kouvouklion and Epitafio are carried outside and around the Church as the parishioners follow. When they arrive back at the Church, the Kouvouklion is raised and the parishioners walk underneath the Epitafio on their way back into the Church. Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida live streams their Hymns of Lamentation on Good Friday and procession.


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