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Sometimes it's better to just rewind and start afresh, instead of letting things go off on a tangent.

Dear Steve - believe it or not, there is a Father Amelchenya (in one or another of the Russian Orthodox jurisdictions) who is anxious to offer celebrations of the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom entirely in Latin. I have no idea who he thinks will attend such services.

Incognitus

Latin Americans? Makes sense to me. :-)
Interesting concept though. A pull towards the Tridentines?

That would possibly be THE ultimate Latinisation!!! I suppose someone would be interested in whether he used Gregorian chant or used Russian compositions/Znammeny chant with Latin wording.

However, if Latin were truly the vernacular where this liturgy is to be celebrated, then it would be proper. Maybe he is suggesting this to make a point on the use of vernacular languages instead of liturgical languages :rolleyes: .

Steve

Never having attended a celebration of the Divine Liturgy in Latin - and having no desire to attend such a celebration - I wouldn't know what sort of chant would be considered appropriate. Perhaps prostopinije? Or perhaps Bakhmetev?

Incognitus

Prostopinije in Latin language? I think I just heard the sound of Cantor MaliniCH and Fr. Boksai rolling over in their graves and maybe my Dido Michal as well! Prostopinije in Latin, Yoy and Double Yoy!

Ungcsertez (LLS-RP!)

I have a wonderful recording from the Novo-Spassky Monastery of Agape Vespers including a rendition of "Christus Resurrexit" in a lovely melody, perhaps Archangelsky?
Deacon Diak