I suppose when your church, for all intents and purposes, remains largely unchanged for centuries, which indicates its resistance to change, it is forgivable to get to Easter a week later than the rest of the western world, right?
I found this video a few months back and decided that I would post it for Pascha, but I will do so now for those of you who are going to get there before we do.
This song was written and performed to raise funds to rebuild a medieval monastery. Translated, it proclaims:
People rejoice, all nations listen:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Dance all ye stars and sing all ye mountains:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Whisper ye woods and blow all ye winds:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
O seas proclaim and roar all ye beasts:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Buzz all ye bees and sing all ye birds:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
O little lambs rejoice and be merry:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Nightingales joyous, lending your song:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Ring, O ye bells, let everyone hear:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
All angels join us, singing this song:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Come down ye heavens, draw near the earth:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Glory to Thee, God Almighty!
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Glory to Thee, God Almighty!
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Shouted:
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen!
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Pretty music. I appreciate the words of truth and celebration.
Where'd you find that beautiful video? And what nationality is it? "Christos Voskrese" is Russian, but the costumes don't fit. Bulgarian? PS. I have new post.
Duh, I should research first. Serbian.
Hi Mom,
I liked the words and the joyful spirit of the song. It's not something we'd hear in church, but it is no less valuable for all that. :)
Susan,
Yes, it's Serbian. I found it just poking around on YouTube. There's lots of garbage on that site, but there is also some pretty worthwhile watching. Of interest to you, perhaps: I found a few short videos of Elder Cleopa talking about prayer and other spiritual topics.
What a nice song! Serbian..it looks like it. :D
Yay Pascha only a week away :D *hugs*
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