Ancient Hymns For Modern Times

Ancient Hymns For Modern Times

Artist: Katerina Sitaras Makiej
Item number: AB036
Category: Byzantine
Chant Type: Byzantine
Language: English
Label: Holy Hours Records
Period: Medieval
Length: 45'07
Release date: 1998
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Price: $16.95 USD
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1. Lord, I Have Cried Unto Thee (Tone 1)

2. Heavenly King

3. Let Every Breath Praise The Lord (Tone 1)

4. It Is Truly Right (Plagal of the 1st Tone)

5. The Cherubic Hymn (Plagal of the 2nd Tone)

6. Holy God (Tone 1)

7. We Praise Thee (Plagal of the 2nd Tone)

8. Kyrie Ekekraxa (Tone 1)

9. Vasilef Ouranie

10. Pasa Pnoi

11. Axion Estin (Plagal of the 1st Tone)

12. Herouvikos Ymnos (Plagal of the 2nd Tone)

13. Agios O Theos (Tone 1)

14. Se Ymnoumen (Plagal of the 1st Tone)


A wonderful collection of Byzantine hymnology presented in traditional form. The selection of hymns, half in English and half in Greek, are drawn from the Sunday cycle of services, including Vespers, Matins and Divine Liturgy. Text is provided for the hymns in English.

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Superbly performed by a chanter with professional training, and a glorious voice, who delivers the Byzantine chant in accord with the recieved tradition. Whether the hymns in Greek or English, the singing is majestic and glorious.