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Bishop Damaschin of Dorna: Church music finds its true purpose in worship

Assistant Bishop Damaschin of Dorna officiated Vespers on Monday at the Church of the Presentation of the Lord (“Vovidenia”) in Botoșani, where he reflected on the role of church music. The liturgical service formed part of the programme of the Iași International Byzantine Music Festival. The bishop highlighted the authentic meaning of church music and…

May 29, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Georgian Patriarch calls for church chant to be studied in school

His Beatitude Patriarch Ilia spoke about the great importance of church chant for Georgian culture at a recent presentation of an anthology of Georgian spiritual singing, recalling his request that the state include courses on Church hymns in the nation’s public schools. “I remember my meeting with the Prime Minister,” His Holiness said. “I asked…

Apr 2, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu