Orthodox Church Music

Mingling Prophecy With Melody: The Ethos of Orthodox Liturgical Music

March 08, 2012 Length: 66:55

St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great both describe music as the sweetener that God has given us so that we will want to worship Him.How does music work in that way? What do we sing, who sings it, and why? How does Orthodox liturgical music "set the tone" for our worship? This talk discusses some fundamental musical concepts and explores how they interact with our liturgy and our faith.
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