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NOT EVERYTHING THAT

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The above warning was given to me when I first met Orthodoxy in 1986. Today [2009] it is even more perilous, even more difficult to find the Royal Path. For one thing there is a far greater abundance of misinformation. And many materials are missing, and other materials are being rapidly rewritten. For another thing there are fewer than ever guides remaining on the Royal Path, especially who speak English. Hopefully this website will be a place where Newcomers to the Faith can keep at least one foot on solid ground, while they are "exploring."


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Cherubic Hymn Bortniansky No. 7

update: May 2024


Bortniansky No. 7

Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim 
And chant the thrice holy hymn
unto the life-creating Trinity
Now lay aside all earthly care.  Amen.
That we may receive the King of all
Who cometh invisibly upborn in triumph 
by the ranks of angels. 
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

At the beginning of the 2nd half of the celebration of the Divine liturgy, the Cherubic Hymn is chanted.  There are many different melodies, this one is a favorite.  It sounds complicated, but I have heard it done beautifully with just a simple non-professional choir of 4 lay church members. 

The choir chants this hymn slowly to allow time for the priest to complete his prayers in the altar.  If the priest is not ready when the hymn is over, the choir repeats the alleluias.


Full Russian choir (cathedral style) 
literal translation subtitles
4:10



part of a rehearsal of a smaller American choir (non-Orthodox)
a bit faster tempo, this is a rehearsal choir, adding some speed helps in learning the melody.
1:30



learn pronunciation in Church Slavonic 9:20

The pronunciation in Church Slavonic of the Cherubic Hymn, also known as Izhe Xeruvimy.

https://app.box.com/s/rlbkj0vicaeu4lpa8h5gff6j3g62u0s8      must download to view

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plM62Rr1YAU