What we mean when we say "Memory Eternal"

"Rest In Peace" is as common in the Western world as "May their memory be eternal" in the East. It's a phrase that goes back centuries, but what do Orthodox Christians actually mean when they say it?
LINKS:
Steve from Be the Bee talks about "Memory Eternal: Be the Bee # 75 | Memory Eternal
"Memory Eternal" being chanted in English at a Church in the USA: Memory Eternal
A short article explaining 'Eternal Memory' written by Saint Nicholai Velimirovich: https://pemptousia.com/2021/03/what-d...

"Memory Eternal" a book on grief and bereavement, how it is approached in the Orthodox Church, with advice and wisdom to guide you through it all. It's written by Dr Sarah Byrne-Martelli, I'm currently reading it and appreciating it. Ebook link: https://orthodoxchristianebooks.com/m... Physical book link: https://store.ancientfaith.com/memory...


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