Vechnaya Pamyat (Eternal Memory). traditional Russian

[masterDevis]

Do svydania, tovarischi.....

[martysomoco]

This magnificent hymn does indeed make the stones weep. The Archangel with the sword reminds us of the resolve of Holy mother Russia in preventing the Naziis from acheving victory. Hitler made a big mistake in extending his army far into Russia. The Russian patriots would not yield....or give up. After the Nazi surrender, 195,000 were marched back to the western border. 5,000 arrived.

[Raspizdjajkens]

такое ощущения что это ангелы поют

[Raspizdjajkens]

храни господь Святую Русь

[cripplehawk]

I believe this was used in "The Deer Hunter" at the end of the picture

[Vostorgina01]

@cripplehawk They were steelworkers of Russian background in the flick, after all, weren't they? It's a bookend to the wedding shown in the first scenes, no?

r. b. Vostorgina

[MonroeSmile]

@cripplehawk Yes it was, such a moving piece, perfect choice for the end of that film

[Raspizdjajkens]

дух захватывает от такого пения, просто божественно, всего два слова , но как они глубоко звучат...

[jl343]

I am not Eastern Orthodox, or even Christian, but this has to be one of my favorite melodies. So much is said with just two repeating words over a few bars of song.

[aubergine2c]

Beautiful! The minor chords sound sad, but there is also strength in the voices. I love Russian choral music.

[DonSair20]

every one in this world is bound to one another, even if religion, skin, language or culture diferences, and this song reminds me that no one should fight one another...

[DorianDalaric]

Quelle splendeur ! Cette Beauté m'ouvre à chaque fois les portes du paradis. Que Dieu bénisse tous mes frères et soeurs orthodoxes ! DorianDalaric.

[DmitriSF81]

Orthodoxy is the heart and the light of Russia. Orthodoxy is the hope of Russia and all Orthodox peoples. There is no ideology or political creed of man that can compare. Western Liberal Democracy and Capitalism cannot do anymore for the souls of the Russian people thann Soviet Communism did. . Hope can only be found in the heart of the Russian people which is Orthodoxy because Orthodoxy is the light which leads us to God himself.

[Vostorgina01]

May I say, "Amen?" Today is Forgiveness Sunday, is it not?

To all of you, I ask a heartfelt "Prosti Menya!" (Forgive Me!)

THAT is the heart of the Orthodoxy that beats in the Russian soul. It is not at all like the pride of the zapadnik.

Let's all walk the path of the Lent to the Holy Easter on 4 April.

r. b. Vostorgina

[pojilica]

Gospode,smiluj se dušama našim,svim palim za veru i slobodnu zemlju.....

[kozmostart]

Gospodi upokoj duchi rabi Tvoih ;vseh vojnov padchih na pole brani za veru i osvobozdenie Rodinu!

[alanmikato]

does anyone know where i can find the sheet music for this?

[SlavicMaleChorus]

When I was a boy,I loved this melody. As a teen I felt an obigation when singing it. As an adult I grew to feel the prayer. Now as I approach my older years and my close relatives pass on it still takes on another charcter of my soul.

[bobishrink]

Vyechnaya pamyat' to all those who died in Georgia and South Ossetia.

May there be peace and brotherhood between Russia and Georgia - orthodox should not be fighting orthodox in this threatening world.

Day Bog........

[DmitriSF81]

Podaj Gospodi

[slt1691]

Hi,

I am a convert to Orthodoxy in Fort Worth, TX.

My church is in the Orthodox Church in America, a daughter church of the Russian Orthodox Church. I cannot express how grateful I am to have the Russian Orthodox traditions in my church. We sing this son at our panikhidas in both Russian and English.

May God forgive me for my pride.

Steve

[ChristainPatriot01]

what are the lyrics in english.?

[Vostorgina01]

Just two words... "Eternal Memory". That is all... that is all that is needful, isn't it?

r. b. Vostorgina

[3saintschurch]

Vechnaya Pamyat to All Soliders of the World

Happy Memeorial Day!

[hymnodyhands]

Simple, and beautiful . . . it is comforting to know that God does keep His own in His eternal memory, though ages roll and people pass away. Thank you, Vostorgina . . . I needed the reminder today.

[ortoceratite]

Sarajevo - you are deluded. No man can be judged by heritage - it is actions that tells the world who you are, not birth.

Sadly, your comment places you in the "bad" category.

[hobo2spin]

Slav gods? Hmmm? This is the attitude that caused the holy fathers and saints such as St Seraphim of Sarov to say that it is the Russian people turning their backs on Orthodoxy that will cause the hell they must endure and they did.

Russians are not gods...it is God Himself who was gracious enough to give a HUGE part of His Holy Orthodox Church to Russia. Moscow is the 3rd Rome. But that does not make slavs gods.

[dannypanch]

for my Dido!!! vechnaya pamyat. we'll never forget you Dido..

[Kalinin1917]

I know that this motive is played in soviet version of War and Peace (directed by Sergie Bondarchuk) after the battle of Borodino. Its really wonderful and very moving. Thx for posting it.

[tamiasthechipmunk]

Very solemn and dignified.

[deadangel10465]

they played this song at my aunts funeral thinig

[RussianBoxer84]

GOD BLESS THE ALLIES!  fk usa

[hobo2spin]

I find it disturbing that one can claim to be Orthodox and say F another country... :(

[kavaldzhia]

... Хор Данаиловский Монастыр, Москва.

[Aorticax]

Beautiful.

[To6oP]

Are these recordings available on CD? I very much like these recordings directed by Viktor Popov.

[sarajevo06]

Vecnaya pamjat for all fallen heros of all slav people. Slavs are beyoond reproach and above all other people on this earth not at least thanks to Russia.

Slav Gods arise and rule the world !

[jesujoyofmansdesirin]

I am not Slavic but love the Orthodox church!!!!!!!!!!!!

[venfpalst]

MENORY ETERNAL;I LOVE MY HEREDITY,I AM FIRST GENERATION AMERICAN.MY MOTHER WAS BORN IN MOSCOW.WE HAVE BEEN THREW SEVERAL DEATHS.& I KNOW THIS SONG IS MENT TO HELP YOU GREIVE,& REMEMBER."Vechnaya Pamyat". THANK-YOU.

[pavelkostov]

great basses at the end!

[jwadiak]

Likewise, same with me also! This song nourishes and stills the unquiet grievances of the heart and soul and connects you to Christ our Savior!

[mackersworlddotcom]

SO SAY WE ALL!

[decaniman]

The first time I ever heard this was in a Russian church. It was beautiful. the man standing next to me had a beautiful voice and so much passion. Thank you for this.

[danilovsky22]

BEAUTIFUL SOUND!

[sibelius333]

génial !  merci !