Holy Monday Stichera in English

[psteele555]

Do you have the music for this (in Byzantine notation), or do you know where I can find/buy it?

[adraganz]

My remark was directed only to the way chanting or performing.

I apologize if I offended someone with my comments.

[adraganz]

No Orthodox spirit in the English language

[byzantinechants]

May our Saviour enlighten you!

[EverythingZen14]

Neither is there such Orthodox spirit in you, when you post such comments, dear brother.

[EverythingZen14]

You must at least master a language before you can be justified in condemning it. In my experience, there are very few Serbians, such as yourself, who have mastered English. Indeed, I find that Eastern Europeans generally seem to have a tough time with English. Perhaps you are different. However, I give this to you as a snipped of advice, master English before judging it and its speakers.

[CeltPerson]

The spirit of Orthodoxy transcends all linguistics, God does not just speak Slavonic, Greek and Arabic. Wherever there is the church there is the spirit.

[EngravedCross]

Amazing, sends chills down my spin every time i hear this

"I ascend to my father, and your father, and my God, and your God"

My God, My Father, My Savior have mercy of me the sinner

[Callixtinus]

Absolutely stunning!

I never EVER thought these chants could be chanted convincingly in english (I am a student of byzantine chant myself). Guess what, I have never been more happy to admit I was entirely wrong! Ok, it does sound a bit strange for someone who is accustomed in Koine Greek, but I think all in all it's a wonderful job. Also, I completely agree with the comment posted by LiturgicalChants. Well done (for the video) and well said (for the comment)!

[vagos2006]

What choir is chanting this hymn?

[pgeo2286]

Romeiko Ensemble, led by Mr. George Bilalis.

[LiturgicalChants]

Can you imagine a protestant or latin catholic christian who has never heard chant before hearing this sung for the first time in clearly annunciated english? what a powerful experience that must be for certain individuals. What amazing words they are "let us crucified with Him and die for His saketo the pleasures of thi life, that we may also live with Him" The heart of the christian message sung with such depth. Among the proudest achievements of Orthodox Churches is it's transcendent music.

[LiturgicalChants]

clearly enunciated english, opps

[phati129]

i an Eastern Rite Catholic (Melkite) have only our hymns chanted in greek and in arabic. i was astounded the first time i heard them in english. truly magnificent!

[Chichiri520]

@LiturgicalChants

I have to agree. The first time I heard a Chant from the Orthodox church, I literally got goosebumps and wanted to cry because I was so moved by it's beauty.

[VivaPink]

Christ is Risen!!!

Very nice chant.

[byzantinechants]

I just realized the translation is way off.

Sorry! I will correct it. My apologies.

[phati129]

lol =]