CHERUBIC HYMN, BYZANTINE CHANT The Male Choir of St Elisabeth Convent is actively involved in worship services held at the Concent’s churches. Founded initially by the monastic brethren, the Choir has undergone several line-up changes. Today it consists of lay men, mostly working at the Convent. Video: Cherubic Hymn (Byzantine chant). The Male Choir of St Elisabeth Convent. Precentor Eugene Prokofiev. Divine Liturgy at our church in honour of the Reigning Icon of the Mother of God. If you would

CHERUBIC HYMN PERFORMED BY THE UNITED CHOIR The Cherubic Hymn is one of the most sacred hymns of the Divine Liturgy. Composed by an unknown author in the 6th century Byzantine Empire, this profound hymn calls the faithful to spiritual focus, inviting us to imitate the angelic life. The text draws from the visions of the prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel, depicting the heavenly hosts standing in awe before God's throne like a mighty army. As we sing these words, we join our voices with the angels in wo

CHERUBIC HYMN (FIRST PART EXCERPT) The Cherubic Hymn follows the Liturgy of the Catechumens, portraying the angels serving before God's throne. It has two distinct parts: the first begins with "Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim," sung in slow, solemn tones, while the second opens with "That we may receive the King of all," performed with quick, energetic delivery. As the hymn is sung, the Great Entrance occurs - the solemn transfer of the Holy Gifts from the table of oblation to the a

Christian Orthodox Music - The Cherubic Hymn in Tone 5 (I.P.Pasărea) The Cherubic Hymn is one of the most beautiful psaltic chants of the Divine Liturgy. It is sung before the procession with the Holy Gifts and calls for communion with the angels, the renunciation of worldly cares, and the glorification of God in the Trinity. "We who mystically represent the Cherubim, and who sing to the Life-Giving Trinity the thrice-holy hymn, let us now lay aside all earthly cares that we may receive the King