This Canon of Prayer is to be said on behalf of one who has taken his or her own life.  Intended for devotional (private) use, it is offered with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco.  The Introduction, written by Bishop Irenei of London, provides a sober, yet mercifully compassionate, voice from the Church.  For ease of use, there are two sections:  one intended for the soul of a man, and the other for the soul of a woman.

What is a Canon?  A canon is a structured hymn used in a number of Orthodox services. It consists of nine odes, sometimes called canticles or songs depending on the translation, based on compositions (also called odes) found in the Bible and, with one exception, the Old Testament.  (Source:  https://orthodoxwiki.org/Canon_(hymn))