Orthodox Psalms in English

[Ioustinos]

Can any of you recommend a cd which contains Orthodox psalmnody in English?

 

[Fotina]

The Hermitage of the Holy Cross has recorded the reading of the Psalter on three compact discs. here

 

[wynd]

The Hermitage of the Holy Cross has recorded the reading of the Psalter on three compact discs. here

Seconding this. I have it and love it.

 

[ArmyMatt]

I third it

 

[Wesley1982]

Can any of you recommend a cd which contains Orthodox psalmnody in English?

You could probably find that in a parish catalog or a gift shop.

 

[Ioustinos]

Thank you for your recommendation! I purchased a copy online and I am eager to receive it!

 

[Fotina]

Psalter in Church Slavonic by Kathisma found here or in entirety--All the Psalms of David. Choir of the Valaam Monastery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myWDAAj0f6c

 

[Fotina]

FYI: Inspiring study of St Hilary of Poitier's homily on Psalm 1.

In the Orthodox Christian liturgical life (as it is practiced in the monasteries), the entire Psaltery is read every week. During Great Lent it is read twice a week. The Psalms are the foundation of our worship services — not only do we read them, but we sing them, we use them as introductions to Scripture readings and we use them as communion hymns, for example.

Unfortunately, those of us who live in the world are woefully ignorant of this wondrous part of Scripture. The First Psalm serves as an introduction to the rest of the Psaltery. Therefore, St. Hilary’s homily on the First Psalm should be a wonderful introduction to a more intimate understanding of the Psaltery as a whole.

May St. Hilary inspire all of us to become more familiar with this most beautiful section of Scripture. Amen.
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