Vechnaya Pamyat (Eternal Memory). traditional Russian

This is the last hymn of the Pannykhida (Memorial Service for the Reposed). It has only two words, Vechnaya Pamyat ("Eternal Memory"). An Orthodox choir from Moscow under the direction of Viktor Popov sings it in the traditional Russian setting. It can make the stones weep.

It is presented against a background of Russian memorials. I dedicate this to all fallen Orthodox warriors. May the Lord grant them eternal repose. We thank and honour them.

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Music

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• Choral
• Christian
• Russian
• Orthodox
• Vocal
• Classical
• Religious
• Patriotic

[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

[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

[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........

[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

[MonroeSmile]

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

[Raspizdjajkens]

храни господь Святую Русь

[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.