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It is recited by mourners at the graveside immediately before and after burial.

On November 1st (All Saints' Day) and November 2nd (All Souls' Day) , Poles visit cemeteries to light lanterns ( znicze ) and recite this prayer for their ancestors. wieczny_odpoczynek

"Eternal rest grant unto him/her/them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him/her/them. May he/she/they rest in eternal peace. Amen." Spiritual Meaning and Origins It is recited by mourners at the graveside

The prayer's imagery is derived from 2 Esdras (4 Esdras in the Vulgate), which speaks of a "shepherd" giving everlasting rest and "perpetual light" shining forever. May he/she/they rest in eternal peace

The Catholic Church teaches that reciting this prayer with a devout heart can earn a partial indulgence for the souls in Purgatory. Usage in Other Forms "Wieczny odpoczynek racz im dać, Panie ... - Facebook