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Choral Corner #38: At Forgiveness Vespers, “Vouchsafe, O Lord” is read extremely slowly, while the vestments and paraments are changed and the choir begins to use Lenten melodies. What’s going on?
These actions signify the official beginning of Great Lent. “Vouchsafe, O Lord” is read very slowly to allow the maximum possible time...
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Choral Corner #26: What is the Kneeling Vespers Service?
The Kneeling Vespers of Pentecost is a unique form of Vespers served directly after the Divine Liturgy on Holy Pentecost. As Vespers is...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Choral Corner #14: What is Forgiveness Vespers, and why do we sing Paschal music at the end of it?
Forgiveness Vespers is a unique form of Sunday Lenten Vespers served on the Sunday of the Expulsion from Paradise, otherwise known as...
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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