The rational man chooses that which is best and knows God, the Creator of all things; and he thanks and praises God in hymns.
ST. ANTHONY THE GREAT
Orthodoxia Radio was founded in 2001 by Sub-Deacon Karim El-Far. The aim of this website is to promote and spread the Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music of the Christian Church that follows the Eastern Orthodox rite.
It is our sincere hope that the valuable information found on this website will be of service to all Orthodox Christians in the world.
The Great Doxologies in the Eight Modes
We are pleased to announce the release of The Great Doxologies in the Eight Modes on audio CD, chanted in English by the world-renowned Mount Lebanon Choir. Beautifully chanted in the Byzantine style used on the Holy Mountain (Mt. Athos), it is suitable both for personal enjoyment and for teaching. The chanters' voices are of fine professional quality, and the chant itself is clear and crisply defined, for uplifting listening and for choral instruction. Length: 57’ 08”
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Now Available! BYZANTINE CHANT By Constantine Cavarnos
Written in a lucid and concise style, this book is designed both to explain in a comprehensive manner the nature of Byzantine chant and also to help those who aspire to learn to chant in the Byzantine style. 1998. 102 pp. Learn more...
Now Available! BYZANTINE SACRED MUSIC By Constantine Cavarnos
A concise treatment of the essential characteristics, aims, and execution of the traditional, official music of the Greek Orthodox Church. “An excellent treatise on the beautiful music of the Orthodox Church.” 1956. 6th printing, 1996. 31 pp. Learn more...