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Psalm 135 - Orthodox Byzantine Chant
About this chant:
This piece is performed by the monks of Simonopetra Monastery (Mount Athos, Greece). The lyrics are from the Septuagint Greek translation of the Old Testament, written around the 2-3 century BC.
About the paintings:
In the foreground is the painting 'Saints Cyril and Methodius' (1937) by Jano Kohler. These were two brothers who were born in Thessalonica, then located in the Byzantine (today in Greece) - Cyril in about 827-828 and Methodius in about 815-820. Cyril was the youngest of seven brothers; he was born Constantine, but was given the name Cyril upon becoming a monk in Rome shortly before his death. Methodius was born Michael and was given the name Methodius upon bec...
This piece is performed by the monks of Simonopetra Monastery (Mount Athos, Greece). The lyrics are from the Septuagint Greek translation of the Old Testament, written around the 2-3 century BC.
About the paintings:
In the foreground is the painting 'Saints Cyril and Methodius' (1937) by Jano Kohler. These were two brothers who were born in Thessalonica, then located in the Byzantine (today in Greece) - Cyril in about 827-828 and Methodius in about 815-820. Cyril was the youngest of seven brothers; he was born Constantine, but was given the name Cyril upon becoming a monk in Rome shortly before his death. Methodius was born Michael and was given the name Methodius upon bec...
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Traditional Catholic Christmas Carol - Angelus ad virginem (Latin + English)
Просмотров 77710 месяцев назад
About the chant: Angelus ad virginem is a medieval carol whose text is a poetic version of the Hail Mary and the Annunciation by the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. Likely Franciscan in origin, it was brought to Britain by French friars in the 13th century. It is said to have originally consisted of 27 stanzas, with each following stanza beginning with the consecutive letter of the alphab...
Christmas Carol - Puer Natus in Bethlehem (Latin and English)
Просмотров 64711 месяцев назад
About the chant: "Puer natus in Bethlehem" (A child is born in Bethlehem) is a medieval Latin Christmas hymn. The thirteenth-century text is traditionally associated with a fourteenth-century tune. About the painting: The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds by Thomas Cole Music: This song is from Schola Regina, Philippe Nikolov. I do not own copyrights to this music, all rights to the owners of th...
Gregorian Chant of the Nicene Creed - Credo VI
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.11 месяцев назад
About the chant: The creeds of Christianity have been referred to during times of conflict regarding doctrine. The acceptance or rejection of a creed served to distinguish believers and heretics. The original Nicene Creed was first adopted at the First Council of Nicaea in 325. In 381, it was amended at the First Council of Constantinople. In Western Christianity, it is used alongside the Apost...
Good Friday Latin Chant (Latin + English)
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About this chant: The lyrics are from the I Corinthians 5: 7-8 and Romans 4: 25. The chant was composed by Johannes Lupi, and first published in 1541 into the Motectorum quinque vocum liber secundus. About this painting: "The Descent of Christ from the Cross" Jean Joseph Weerts (1847-1927) Latin Lyrics: Expurgáte vétus ferméntum, ut sítis nóva conspérsio. Allelúia. Etenim Páscha nóstrum immolát...
Byzantine Chant - Agni Parthene (Pure Virgin) - Greek + English
Просмотров 71 тыс.Год назад
About this chant: It is a non-liturgical hymn composed in Greek by St. Nectarios of Aegina in the 19th century. St. Nektarios liked to compose hymns in honour of the Mother of God to deepen his personal prayer and relationship with her. The tradition at the monastery of St. Nektarios, in Aegina, Greece, says that the Lady herself appeared before him and requested that he record on paper a parti...
St Francis of Assisi - Canticle of Creatures (Umbrian + English)
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
The Canticle of the Creatures, written by St. Francis of Assisi, is also known as the the Canticle of the Sun. This hymn was written during the transition period in the development of the Italian language from Latin, and is the earliest known vernacular literature written in the Umbrian dialect of Italian. Well known Catholic author G.K. Chesterton said that this hymn "is a supremely characteri...
Hildegard Von Bingen - Voices of Angels (Latin + English)
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Background: St. Hildegard von Bingen was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages. She is one of the best-known composers of sacred monophony, and is the single most recorded composer in modern history. She has been considered by many in Europe to be the founder of scientifi...
Traditional Chant - Miserere Mei Deus - (Latin and English)
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Miserere Mei Deus is the beginning Psalm 51, one of the penitential psalms of King David, which is showing his remorse after having committed murder and then adultery. Gregorio Allegri’s (c. 1582-1652) "Miserere" is perhaps the most well known version of Miserere out there, this version however is another rendition. For the original Allegri Miserere the detailed score for the various choral par...
Traditional Gregorian Chant - Te Deum (Latin + English)
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
The hymn Te Deum is a beautiful tribute to God and His majesty. Its been traditionally attributed to St. Ambrose (it has often been called an Ambrosian Hymn) and St. Augustine. It said to be more likely written by St. Niketas, bishop of Remesiana, of the same time period. It is still part of the Liturgy of the Hours to this day. Due to the beauty of the piece, Te Deum has been set to music by s...
Salve Regina - Gregorian Chant (Latin + English)
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
About the chant: This beautiful chant has been within the Catholic church for centuries, it is traditionally ascribed to the eleventh-century German monk Hermann of Reichenau, however it is often regarded as anonymous by most musicologists. Beside being a popular chant amongst the faithful often used during Holy Mass as a hymn. In the past it was also very popular amongst sailors. Salve Regina,...
Gregorian Chant - In Omnem Terram - Psalms of King David
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This music is sung by the Ensemble Organum with Marcel Peres. In omnem terram is the first 3 words of Psalm 18:5 in the Old Testament, which translates to "Into all the world". The Psalms were written by King David, the first great King of Jerusalem whom was the same David that killed Goliath. His love for God's wisdom and beauty was put into writing in the psalms, which literally translates to...
Gregorian Chant for Easter Sunday - Salve Festa Dies (English + Latin)
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
This hymn is written by St. Venantius Fortunatus (born 530 AD), Bishop of Poitiers in France, used formerly to be sung during the procession before Easter Sunday Mass. The opening lines "Salve festa dies" or "hail festival day," are continuously repeated throughout the hymn echoing the embrace that all Christians should have for the great day of the Resurrection. As St. Paul tells us, if there ...
Chant of the Martyrdom of St. Ursula - St. Hildegard Von Bingen (Latin + English)
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This chant is written by St Hildegard Von Bingen and sung by the Ensemble Organum, it is based around the martyrdom of St Ursula and her large host of virginal handmaidens. Saint Ursula (Latin for 'little female bear') was martyred on 21 October 383. The earliest evidence of a 'host' (group) of martyred virgins at Cologne is an inscription from c. 400 in the Church of St. Ursula, located on Urs...
Traditional Easter Gregorian chant - Victimae Paschali Laudes (Latin + English)
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
"Victimae paschali laudes" is one of the most beautiful chants available in the Church, and is used only once every year, that is during Easter. It is one of only four medieval sequences that were preserved in the Roman Missal published in 1570 after the great Council of Trent (1545-1563). Although this chant originated in the Catholic Church (written in 1048), it is often used among Christian ...
Old Gregorian Chant - Dies Irae (English + Latin Lyrics)
Просмотров 107 тыс.2 года назад
Old Gregorian Chant - Dies Irae (English Latin Lyrics)
Ave Maris Stella - Traditional Gregorian Chant
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Ave Maris Stella - Traditional Gregorian Chant