Раздел Miscellaneous

St Oswald

St. Oswald of Northumbria — Страстотерпец Освальд, король Нортумбрийский

A collection of musical settings for the commemoration of Saint Oswald, the 7th-century King and Martyr who united Northumbria and championed the spread of the Gospel. These hymns, adapted for English-speaking choirs, honor his legacy as a Christian ruler who combined temporal authority with profound humility and a martyr’s devotion. The selection includes the Troparion and Kontakion, celebrating his victory in Christ and his role as a patron of the English people.

Festal Settings:

Troparion to St. Oswald — Musical Setting (English)
Kontakion to St. Oswald — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of Holy Kings and Martyrs — British Isles — English Version

St Winefride of Trefynnon

St. Winefride of Trefynnon — Мученица Винифреда Уэльская

A collection of musical settings for the commemoration of Saint Winefride (Gwenffrewi), the 7th-century Welsh martyr and wonderworker. These hymns, specifically arranged for English-speaking choirs, honor her miraculous life and her healing well at Holywell, which remains a testament to her enduring intercession. This selection includes both the Troparion and Kontakion, celebrating her victory over death and her steadfastness in faith.

Festal Settings:

Troparion to St. Winefride — Musical Setting (English)
Kontakion to St. Winefride — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of Local Saints — Welsh Orthodox Heritage — English Version

Troparion of St John Chrysostom

Troparion to St. John Chrysostom — Тропарь святителю Иоанну Златоусту

A solemn musical setting for the Troparion to Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Teacher. This hymn honors the «grace that shone forth from his mouth like a torch,» enlightening the universe. Adapted for English-speaking choirs, the arrangement preserves the majestic and prayerful tone of the Obikhod chant, suitable for the feast days of this great Pillar of the Church and the patron of the Divine Liturgy.

Troparion to St. John Chrysostom — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of the Three Hierarchs — English Version

St Ia of Cornwall

St. Ia of Cornwall — Преподобная Ия Корнуоллская

A collection of musical settings for the commemoration of Saint Ia, the 5th-century virgin and missionary who brought the light of Christ to Cornwall. These hymns, adapted for English-speaking choirs, honor her miraculous journey from Ireland and her steadfast devotion. The selection includes the Troparion and Kontakion, celebrating her legacy as a spiritual patroness of the West Country and a witness to the Orthodox faith in the British Isles.

Festal Settings:

Troparion to St. Ia — Musical Setting (English)
Kontakion to St. Ia — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of Local Saints — Cornwall and the British Isles — English Version

St Hyacinth

St. Hyacinth — Мученик Гиацинт Кесарийский

A collection of musical settings for the commemoration of the Holy Martyr Hyacinth of Caesarea. These hymns, specifically arranged for English-speaking choirs, honor the steadfast faith and courage of the young chamberlain who chose to endure suffering and hunger rather than betray Christ. The arrangements maintain the prayerful and solemn atmosphere of the Orthodox liturgical tradition.

Festal Settings:

Troparion to St. Hyacinth — Musical Setting (English)
Kontakion to St. Hyacinth — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of the Holy Martyr Hyacinth — English Version

St Odhran

Troparion to St. Odhran — Тропарь преподобному Одрану Ионскому

A solemn musical setting for the Troparion to Saint Odhran (Otteran), the faithful companion of Saint Columba and the first to be buried on the holy isle of Iona. This hymn, adapted for English-speaking choirs, honors his self-sacrifice and his role among the twelve pioneer missionaries of the Celtic lands. The arrangement preserves the ancient prayerful spirit of the Orthodox tradition in the West.

Troparion to St. Odhran — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of the Saints of Iona — English Version

St Bertram of Ilam

St. Bertram of Ilam — Преподобный Бертрам Айлемский

A collection of musical settings for the commemoration of Saint Bertram (Bettelin), the 8th-century hermit and wonderworker of Ilam. These hymns, adapted for English-speaking choirs, honor his life of deep repentance and solitude in the ancient forests of Mercia. This selection, including both the Troparion and Kontakion, serves as a spiritual bridge to the Orthodox heritage of the pre-schism British Isles.

Festal Settings:

Troparion to St. Bertram — Musical Setting (English)
Kontakion to St. Bertram — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of Local Saints — British Isles — English Version

St John of Shanghai and San Francisco

Troparion to St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco — Тропарь святителю Иоанну Шанхайскому

A solemn musical setting for the Troparion to Saint John (Maximovich), the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco. This hymn honors the apostolic zeal and profound ascetic life of one of the greatest saints of the modern era. Adapted for English-speaking choirs, the arrangement reflects the prayerful and compassionate spirit of this holy hierarch, who served as a beacon of Orthodoxy across the globe.

Troparion to St. John — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of St. John of San Francisco — English Version

St Melangell

Troparion to St. Melangell — Тропарь преподобной Мелангелле

A prayerful musical setting for the Troparion to Saint Melangell, the 6th-century hermitess and patroness of nature and small animals in Wales. This arrangement, adapted for English-speaking choirs, honors her life of solitude, purity, and compassion. It serves as a beautiful addition to the services honoring the local saints of the British Isles, preserving the traditional Orthodox liturgical spirit.

Troparion to St. Melangell — Musical Setting (English)

Commemoration of Local Saints — British Isles — English Version

Troparion of the Cross (Slavonic)

Troparion of the Cross — Тропарь Кресту Господню (Slavonic)

A majestic musical setting for the Troparion of the Holy Cross, «Spasi, Gospodi, lyudi Tvoya» (O Lord, save Thy people). This arrangement preserves the traditional Slavonic text and the triumphant melody of the Obikhod chant. It is an essential hymn for the feasts of the Exaltation of the Cross, the Procession of the Wood of the Cross, and the Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross.

Troparion of the Cross — Church Slavonic Version

Festal Troparion — Traditional Obikhod — Slavonic Text