Раздел Liturgical Sheet Music

Music collections for performance in English

The prophets proclaimed

The Prophets Proclaimed — Пророцы предрекоша

A solemn musical setting for the hymn «The prophets proclaimed thee of old,» traditionally sung during the hierarchical service. This beautiful hymn enumerates the various Old Testament prefigurations and symbols of the Mother of God, from the Jar of Manna to the Mountain Unhewn. This arrangement is adapted for English-speaking choirs, preserving the majestic and prayerful character of the liturgical chant.

The Prophets Proclaimed — Hierarchical Hymn (English)

Hierarchical Service — Hymn to the Theotokos — English version

From the rising (Astley)

From the Rising of the Sun — Буди имя Господне

A melodic musical setting for the liturgical hymn «From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised.» This arrangement by R. Astley is designed for English-speaking choirs, offering a prayerful and clear harmonic structure that enhances the concluding moments of the Divine Liturgy.

From the Rising of the Sun — Arrangement by R. Astley (English)

Liturgical Dismissal — English version

Thou that Proclaimest Glad Tidings

Thou that Proclaimest Glad Tidings — Благовествуй, земле

A collection of musical settings for the hymn «Thou that Proclaimest Glad Tidings,» traditionally sung at the Primatial Hierarchical Liturgy. This selection offers several choral traditions adapted for English-speaking choirs, including the standard Obikhod settings, the solemn arrangement by D. Soloviev, and the distinct Tver Melody with a specific version for women’s voices, all maintaining the grandeur of the hierarchical service.

Available Settings:

Obikhod Setting — Standard Liturgical Chant (English)
Obikhod Setting — Melody in Alto (English)
Arrangement by D. Soloviev — Solemn Choral Setting (English)
Tver Melody — Traditional Regional Setting (English)
Tver Melody — Arranged for Women’s Choir (English)

Hierarchical Liturgy — Special Hymn — English version

Ton Despotin

Ton Despotin — Тон Деспотин — Many Years, Master

A comprehensive collection of musical settings for the greeting of a Bishop, «Ton Despotin kai Archieria imon.» This selection features a wide array of Orthodox choral traditions, including arrangements for both mixed and male choirs. From the ancient Demestvenny chant and traditional Moscow melodies to regional variations such as Serbian, Romanian, and the unique Harbin melody, these settings preserve the solemnity and liturgical grandeur of the hierarchical service.

Available Settings:

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Archimandrite Matthew (Mormyl) — Mixed Choir
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Archimandrite Matthew (Mormyl) — Male Choir
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Demestvenny Chant — Traditional Setting
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Demestvenny Chant — Male Choir
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Harbin Melody — Traditional Diaspora Setting
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Harbin Melody — Male Choir
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Arrangement by A. L’vov — Simplified Setting
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Moscow Chant — Traditional Liturgical Setting
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Romanian Chant — Mixed Choir
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Romanian Chant — Male Choir
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Serbian Chant — Traditional Melodic Setting
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Archim. Matthew (arr. Goncharov) — Alternative Arrangement

Hierarchical Greeting — English and Multilingual version for Orthodox Choirs

From the Rising of the Sun

From the Rising of the Sun — Буди имя Господне

A selection of musical settings for the liturgical hymn «Blessed be the name of the Lord,» traditionally sung towards the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. This collection offers various choral traditions in English, including the standard Obikhod chant for mixed and male voices, and the majestic Lavra Chant settings, known for their solemnity and prayerful depth.

Available Settings:

Obikhod Setting — Standard Liturgical Chant (English)
Obikhod Setting — Arranged for Male Choir (English)
Lavra Chant #1 — Narrow Harmonies (English)
Lavra Chant #2 — Traditional Melodic Setting (English)

Liturgical Dismissal — English version for Orthodox Choirs

Psalm 33

Psalm 33 — Псалом 33 — I Will Bless the Lord

A musical setting for Psalm 33 («I will bless the Lord at all times»), traditionally sung at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy during the distribution of the Antidoron. This psalm of praise and trust in God’s providence is a vital part of the liturgical dismissal. This arrangement is adapted for English-speaking choirs, preserving the prayerful and rhythmic structure of the traditional Orthodox chant.

Psalm 33 — Musical Setting (English)

Concluding Psalm of the Divine Liturgy — English version

Let our Mouths be Filled with thy Praise

Let our Mouths be Filled — Да исполнятся уста наша

A solemn musical setting for the thanksgiving hymn «Let our mouths be filled with Thy praise, O Lord,» sung after the Communion of the faithful. This hymn expresses the joy and gratitude of the soul having partaken in the Holy Mysteries and prays for steadfastness in the Orthodox faith. This arrangement is adapted for English-speaking choirs, maintaining the traditional prayerful structure of the Divine Liturgy.

Let our Mouths be Filled with Thy Praise — Musical Setting (English)

Post-Communion Thanksgiving Hymn — English Liturgical Version

We have seen the True Light

We have seen the True Light — Видехом Свет Истинный

A solemn musical setting for the hymn «We have seen the True Light,» sung after the Communion of the faithful during the Divine Liturgy. This joyful proclamation of having received the Heavenly Spirit and found the True Faith is a vital part of the post-Communion thanksgiving. This arrangement is adapted for English-speaking choirs, preserving the prayerful and triumphant character of the traditional liturgical melody.

We have seen the True Light — Musical Setting (English)

Post-Communion Hymn — English Liturgical Version

Receive the Body of Christ

Receive the Body of Christ — Тело Христово приимите

A selection of musical settings for the Communion hymn «Receive the Body of Christ,» sung during the distribution of the Holy Eucharist. This collection offers two distinct choral traditions adapted for English-speaking choirs: the traditional and austere Obikhod chant, and the more melodic arrangement by Maxime Kovalevsky, both preserving the prayerful focus of this sacred moment.

Available Settings:

Obikhod Setting — Traditional Liturgical Chant (English)
Arrangement by M. Kovalevsky — Choral Setting (English)

Communion Hymn settings for the Divine Liturgy — English version

Communion Psalms & Hymns

Communion Psalms & Hymns — Причастные стихи и гимны

A collection of sacred songs and psalms intended for the Communion of the clergy and the faithful during the Divine Liturgy. This selection features prayerful settings by Monk Martin of Platina and structured liturgical compositions by S. Glagolev, including specific propers for the Apostles, the Righteous, and Feasts of the Mother of God, all set in English.

Available Settings:

The Eyes of All Look to Thee with Hope — Arrangement by Monk Martin (English)
O Lord, Who wast born of a Virgin — From the Rite of Preparation (English)
Their Proclamation Has Gone Out — Communion Hymn for Apostles, arr. S. Glagolev (English)
The Righteous Shall Be in Everlasting Remembrance — arr. S. Glagolev (English)
I Will Receive the Cup of Salvation — Communion Hymn for the Theotokos, arr. S. Glagolev (English)
O Lord, We Will Walk in the Light of Thy Countenance (English)

Communion settings for the Divine Liturgy — English version