At the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica, Eastern Catholic clergy, offered prayers and hymns in Greek, chanting the Paschal hymn “Χριστός ἀνέστη” (“Christ is Risen”). This ancient hymn proclaims the Resurrection and is central to the Easter season in Eastern liturgical traditions. Eastern Orthodox leaders, along with Catholic faithful from around the world, were present to honor the late pontiff in a historic and solemn farewell. The funeral drew thousands of faithful and religious