The Russian Orthodox Requiem and Hymns to the Virgin

Recorded by the Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, this album features a condensed version of the beautiful Orthodox Requiem, or burial service, written in the 8th century by St. John of Damascus. Composer also of the Hours of Easter, John had a great influence on the Orthodox liturgy. Included on the album as well are a number of hymns to a “very human” Virgin Mary. The liner notes explain the circumstances of John’s beliefs that led to the writing of requiem, and the themes of the hymns.

Track Listing

101	Requiem	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	25:42
201	It Is Fitting	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:48
202	The Archangel's Voice	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:31
203	Rejoice O Bride (Praise to the Mother of God)	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	02:11
204	Assumption Matinsong	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:38
205	Diligently Unto the Mother of God	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	03:55
206	The Doors of Mercy	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	02:00
207	We Have No Other Help	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	03:34
208	Assage Our Sickness	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	03:16
209	Prophets from on High	The Russian Orthodox Cathedral Choir of Paris, P.V. Spassky	01:48