Father Peter, I am really glad that you are an administrator for these forums. While most members of tasbeha.org offer their personal opinion (including myself), I feel comforted to see the opinion of a priest (ie an opinion that reflects the Church…
Hi Cyril,
I don't know the answer to your question, but my guess is this:
This prayer is suitable for the Feasts of the Cross because it makes several references to the Cross:
"Thus truly the Logos of God suffered in the flesh and was sacrificed …
Hi Michael,
I am looking at Albair's Deacons Service book, 2nd ed., page 298. It says:
Epiphany Paramon Vespers & Matins:
- Verses of the Cymbals for the Paramon
- Doxology for the Paramon
- Gospel Response for Epiphany Paramon
- Concluding…
Dear Copt_believer,
1) The "Syrian Fraction" is a prayer within the Liturgy prayed in the Coptic Orthodox Church. It is one of many "Fraction Prayers" that the priest may choose to pray during the Liturgy.The priest selects a Fraction Prayer that m…
To add to all that is mentioned above:
Was it the case that different regions of Egypt had variant hymn traditions.
I am sure there was. There are certain hymns where a different musical version existed in different parts of Egypt. So, the words wou…
Dear Father Peter,
Merry Christmas (sorry for being 2 days late).
I have two questions, please:
1) When does the British Orthodox Church celebrate Easter, with the Coptic Church or the Western Churches (Catholic etc)?
2) How does each church cal…
Hi Cyril97,
I will tell you my understanding of 7 & 4 Praises.
Consider the ANNUAL Midnight Praise. In it, you say the 4 hoses and the Theotokia of the day (one Theotokia only). Now, during the month of Kiahk, you can do the same (4 hoses and…
Thanks for the reply, minagir.
By the way, does anyone know what happened to Muallem Ibrahim's website (www.ibrahimayad.com). I remember seeing it a couple of years ago, but now it doesn't work. Does Muallem Ibrahim have another website?
Thank you, JoyfulinHim. I had seen/heard those ones before. I was looking for the "full rite explanation with Coptic hymns" in the usual Muallem Ibrahim style. I want to obtain (purchase, if necessary) those recordings but it's hard to try to order …
kmeka001,
My source for this information is the Deacon Service book by Muallem Albair Mikhail. I have also used the Rites book by El-Sorian Monastery.
(1) The Feast of Nativity
(A) Vespers: -Festal (joyous) tune
-Verses of the …
My choice would be "Ep-oro" in its processional tune. The following clip from YouTube demonstrates it well.
If you find a better quality version of this recording, I think it would suit your purpose. The "oud" instrument makes it sound nice.
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there are separate lice occasions tapes that i know ppl brought from the old cathedral in egypt.
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Hi Mina,
I am interested in getting copies of those live recordin…
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Why are you so interested in him, specifically?
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Allow me to explain:
Many years ago, and before currently available sources were made (eg HCOC, Ibrahim Ayad…
Hi everyone,
This topic (Wagdi Bishara) has been discussed in these forums before (in 2007). Please refer to the following link:
http://tasbeha.org/content/community/index.php?topic=4905.0
Regards,
Mechaiel
Hi,
It took me years to learn that hymn. I taught myself by listening to recordings of it many times. The hymn is 18 minutes but there is a small trick that can help you. There are many repetitions within the hymn. The "ente" part is the same tune …