Mysteries: Byzantine Chant for Orthodox Sacraments

For the first time, John Michael Boyer’s Mysteries: Byzantine Chant for Orthodox Sacraments collects all chants for the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church, in English, in one high-quality, large format (9”x12”) volume. Elegantly composed, Mysteries employs the translation of Archimandrite Ephrem Lash (1931-2016) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain.

This beautiful hardcover volume includes everything you need to chant baptisms, weddings, funerals, and more. It is perfect for choral and solo singing at your analogion, and will be a must-have for your Byzantine chant library.

“…for anyone who serves in a chanting capacity in their community or who is interested in the Psaltic Art, this is a must-have book for their collection as it holds immense practical value. When you delve into the body of this volume, you will be transported to the chant stand and will quickly come to rely on this book for all your sacramental needs.”

—Fr. Bartholomew Mercado, Chaplain, Holy Cross Chapel, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Highlights:

• Complete musical settings for all sacraments, including psalmody and canons
• Rubrics and readings for all sacraments
• Metered canons and prosomoia
• Large 9”x12” edition suitable for choral and solo singing in an elegant English translation. 
• High quality hardcover printed in the United States
• Book design by Fr. Patrick O’Rourke (Byzantine Chant, The Received Tradition: A Lesson Book)