Language and chant
A guide to the languages, responses, melodies, cymbals, seasonal tunes, and practical participation in chanted worship.
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- Why are parts of the service in Arabic?
- Why are parts of the service in Greek?
- Why are parts of the service in English?
- What does “Amen” mean?
- What does “Alleluia” mean?
- What does “Efnouti nai nan” mean?
- What does “Pikhristos aftonf” mean?
- Why are hymns sometimes sung longer and slower, and sometimes at a regular pace?
- Why does the Church repeat certain phrases in her prayers?
- Why do Lenten hymns sound mournful or slower?
- Why do Resurrection and feast hymns sound more joyful?
- Why are cymbals and the triangle used?
- Why are there usually no organs, guitars, drums, or bands during the Liturgy?
- What should I do if I do not know the responses?
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- Why are parts of the service in Arabic?
- Why are parts of the service in Greek?
- Why are parts of the service in English?
- What does “Amen” mean?
- What does “Alleluia” mean?
- What does “Efnouti nai nan” mean?
- What does “Pikhristos aftonf” mean?
- Why are hymns sometimes sung longer and slower, and sometimes at a regular pace?
- Why does the Church repeat certain phrases in her prayers?
- Why do Lenten hymns sound mournful or slower?
- Why do Resurrection and feast hymns sound more joyful?
- Why are cymbals and the triangle used?
- Why are there usually no organs, guitars, drums, or bands during the Liturgy?
- What should I do if I do not know the responses?