Раздел Presanctified Liturgy

Lesser Dismissal

Lesser Dismissal — Малый отпуст

A collection of musical settings for the Lesser Dismissal responses, specifically arranged for the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. This selection for English-speaking choirs includes a traditional Lenten melody in minor harmony, a Znamenny Chant setting based on the works of Archangelsky, and the austere Valaam Chant. These arrangements preserve the prayerful and solemn atmosphere of the Lenten liturgical cycle as the faithful depart from the temple.

Liturgical Settings:

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Lesser Dismissal — Lenten Melody, Minor Harmony (English)
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Lesser Dismissal — Znamenny Chant from Archangelsky (English)
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Lesser Dismissal — Traditional Valaam Chant (English)

Great Lent — Concluding Responses — English Liturgical Version

Lenten Litany of Thanksgiving & Blessed be the Name of the Lord

Thanksgiving & Final Blessing — Ектения благодарственная и «Буди имя Господне»

A collection of musical settings for the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, featuring the Lenten Litany of Thanksgiving and the dismissal hymn «Blessed be the Name of the Lord.» This selection for English-speaking choirs offers three distinct liturgical characters: a traditional Lenten melody in minor harmony, a Znamenny Chant arrangement after Archangelsky, and the austere Valaam Lenten melody. These settings provide a solemn and reverent conclusion to the faithful’s participation in the Holy Mysteries during the Great Fast.

Concluding Liturgical Settings:

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Lenten Melody — Minor Harmony (English)
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Znamenny Chant — After Archangelsky (English)
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Valaam Lenten Melody — Traditional Setting (English)

Great Lent — Dismissal Hymns — English Liturgical Version

Taste the Heavenly Bread

Taste the Heavenly Bread — Хлеба Небеснаго вкусите

A collection of musical settings for the Communion hymn «Taste the Heavenly Bread and the Cup of Life,» specifically used during the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. This selection for English-speaking choirs features the venerable Novgorod Chant, a traditional arrangement by Soroka, and the distinctive Kuskokwim Chant from the Alaskan tradition. These settings, ranging from full cathedral harmonies to simple melodic structures, capture the profound joy and spiritual sustenance of the Holy Eucharist during the Lenten season.

Liturgical Settings:

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Novgorod Chant — Traditional Setting (English)
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Traditional Melody — Arranged by Soroka (English)
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Kuskokwim Chant (Tone 2) — Cathedral Harmonies (English)
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Kuskokwim Chant (Tone 2) — Simple Harmonies (English)

Great Lent — Communion Hymns — English Liturgical Version

I Will Bless the Lord at All Times

I Will Bless the Lord — Благословлю Господа на всякое время

A collection of musical settings for Psalm 33, «I will bless the Lord at all times,» sung during the conclusion of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. This selection for English-speaking choirs features the venerable Novgorod Chant and a traditional arrangement based on the works of Soroka. These settings capture the spirit of gratitude and spiritual joy that follows the reception of the Holy Mysteries, serving as a fitting conclusion to the Lenten liturgical journey.

Liturgical Settings:

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Novgorod Chant — Traditional Setting (English)
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Traditional Melody — Arranged from Soroka (English)

Great Lent — Thanksgiving Hymns — English Liturgical Version

O Taste and See

O Taste and See — Вкусите и видите

A collection of musical settings for the Communion Hymn of the Presanctified Liturgy, «O taste and see that the Lord is good» (Ps. 33). This selection features diverse liturgical traditions, including Byzantine and Valaam chants presented in both English and Church Slavonic, as well as classical settings from the «Sputnik Psalomshchika» and the Moscow tradition. These arrangements for English-speaking choirs capture the profound stillness and spiritual nourishment found in the Holy Mysteries during the Lenten season.

Communion Hymns:

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Byzantine Chant — Polyglot Edition (English & Slavonic)
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Valaam Chant — Traditional Lenten Setting (English & Slavonic)
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Sputnik Psalomshchika — Classical Arrangement (English)
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Moscow Chant — Traditional Setting (English)

Great Lent — Communion Verses — English Liturgical Version

One is Holy

One is Holy — Един Свят

A selection of musical settings for the communion exclamation «One is Holy, One is Lord,» specifically arranged for the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. This collection includes a setting from the «Sputnik Psalomshchika,» reflecting the classical liturgical heritage, and a traditional Lenten melody in minor harmony. These arrangements for English-speaking choirs emphasize the profound humility and awe of the faithful as they prepare to receive the Holy Mysteries during the Great Fast.

Liturgical Settings:

One is Holy — Sputnik Psalomshchika Setting (English)
One is Holy — Traditional Lenten Melody, Minor (English)

Great Lent — Communion Hymns — English Liturgical Version

The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer — Молитва Господня (Великопостная)

A collection of musical settings for «The Lord’s Prayer,» specifically selected for the penitential season of Great Lent and the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. This selection features a traditional Lenten melody in minor harmony, the contemplative chant of the Optina Monastery, and a distinct Siberian Lenten melody. These arrangements, provided in both English and Church Slavonic, capture the humble and prayerful spirit required for the liturgical preparation before Holy Communion during the Fast.

Lenten Settings:

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Traditional Lenten Melody — Minor Harmony (English)
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Traditional Lenten Melody — Minor Harmony (Slavonic)
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Optina Monastery Chant — Lenten Setting (English)
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Siberian Lenten Melody — Traditional Setting (English)
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Siberian Lenten Melody — Traditional Setting (Slavonic)

Great Lent — Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts — Multilingual Versions

Entrance Hymns (Now the Powers & Let us Draw Near)

Entrance Hymns — Входные песнопения Преждеосвященной Литургии

A collection of musical settings for the solemn entrance during the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, including the Great Entrance hymn «Now the Powers of Heaven» and the communion invitation «Let us draw near with faith and love.» This selection for English-speaking choirs features the ancient Znamenny Chant in a clear 2-part arrangement and the majestic Valaam Chant as preserved by the Holy Transfiguration tradition. These hymns capture the profound awe and mystical presence of the Lord during the Lenten journey.

Liturgical Settings:

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Znamenny Chant — «Now the Powers» (2-Part, English)
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Valaam Chant — «Now the Powers» (Holy Transfiguration Setting)

Great Lent — The Great Entrance — English Liturgical Version

Let My Prayer Arise

Let My Prayer Arise — Да исправится молитва моя

A collection of musical settings for the solemn Lenten hymn «Let My Prayer Arise» (Ps. 140), a central moment of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. This selection, specifically arranged for English-speaking choirs, includes the classic Trio by D. Bortniansky, a traditional Greek Chant with a Slavonic option, and a unique Alaskan Melody. These arrangements capture the deep humility and spiritual longing of the Great Fast, preserving the traditional liturgical beauty of the Orthodox Church.

Liturgical Settings:

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Greek Chant — With Refrain (English, with Slavonic option)
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D. Bortniansky — Trio Arrangement (English)
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Alaskan Melody — Traditional Setting (English)

Great Lent — Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts — English Liturgical Version

Antiphons

The Antiphons — Антифоны Литургии Преждеосвященных Даров

A solemn musical setting for the chanting of the Psalms during the Antiphons of the Presanctified Liturgy. This arrangement follows the Valaam Lenten Pattern, known for its austere and meditative character. Specifically adapted for English-speaking choirs, it provides a clear and prayerful structure for the liturgical reading of the Psalter, reflecting the deep penitential spirit of the Great Fast.

The Antiphons — Valaam Lenten Pattern (English)

Great Lent — Presanctified Liturgy — English Liturgical Version