Thursday Theotokia -- St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey

Asomen ♱ Pentecost (Live) أسومين ♱ العنصرة

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It was a great pleasure working with the skillful @ghobriaa! 😁 
Beautiful cover photo by the talented iconographer George Makary (@ Copticicons): https://www.copticicon.com/
Original translation from the songbird @OliviaBassily (slightly modified*)

(Chorus)
In the shade of your protection
We take refuge O Mary
Don’t turn our prayer away
Whenever we call you

(Verse 1)
O the pride of the human race
The best of people are you
O you river of gifts
That flows into the world

(Verse 2)
O you gate of heaven 
Mother of our Redeemer
O you are our hope
And the sweetest name we call

(Verse 3)
Intercede for your people
Pray at all times
We are asking your Son
Pleading as children*

(Verse 4) – (*Personal addition from the 11th part of the Sunday Theotokia's ☺️)
You are brighter than the sun
And more sparkling
Than the cherubim
And the seraphim

In the Shade of your Protection (فى ظل حمايتك) - ft. André Ghobrial on Oud

Teoi Enhikanos-Nim Ghar - Fr. John Ibrahim (Coptic)

God Eternal Melody on Aripsalin (Kiahk)  ft. Pierre Kostantine | الله الأزلي مديح على اريبسالين

For Retreat Sign-ups: https://www.cmgp.ca
Chanters: George Ghobrial, Anthony Youssef, Daniel Abdelmalek, Carlos Nasr & MA
Icon: Kiro Kilada

3rd Canticle (Bright Saturday) with Nuns of St. George Convent (Canada) | الهوس الثالث (أبوغلمسيس)

On July 18, 2015 at St. George & St. Joseph Church, Montreal

Sunday Psalis & Leepon by HG Anba Raphael- STGJ

O Seeker to Meet Jesus

Lyrics:
We worship the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, hail to the Church, the house of the angels.

+ Hail to the Virgin, who gave birth to our Savior, hail to Gabriel, who announced to her the good news.

Hail to Michael, the archangel, hail to the twenty four, presbyters.

+ Hail to the Cherubim, hail to the Seraphim, hail to all the hosts, of the heavens.

Hail to John, the great forerunner, hail to the, twelve apostles.

+ Hail to our father Mark, the Evangelist, the destroyer, of the idols.

Hail to Stephen, the first martyr, hail to George, the morning star.

+ Hail to the whole choir, of the martyrs, hail to Abba Antony, and the three Macarii.

Hail to the whole choir, of the cross-bearers, hail to all the saints, who have pleased the Lord.

+ Through their prayers, O Christ our King, have mercy upon us, in Your kingdom.

The virginal birth, and the spiritual emissions, are an amazing wonder, according to the prophets.

+ Hail to Bethlehem, the city of the prophets, where Christ was born, the second Adam.

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever, in one hypostasis, we worship and glorify Him.

+ O King of peace, grant us Your peace, render unto us Your peace, and forgive us our sins.

Disperse the enemies, of the Church, and fortify her, that she may not be shaken forever.

+ Emmanuel our God, is now in our midst, with the glory of His Father, and the Holy Spirit.

May He bless us all, and purify our hearts, and heal the sicknesses, of our souls and bodies,

+ We worship You O Christ, with Your good Father, and the Holy Spirit, for You were born and saved us. Have mercy upon us.

Festive Verses of Cymbals for the Feast of the Nativity

Crown The Year is a well known Coptic Orthodox Christian spiritual song that is always sung in churches across the globe come the Coptic New Year. This composition, with original chords by John Zakhary and vocals by Maria Athnasios, bring forth a new rendition of the song. Notably, climactic rises noted during the violin and piano pieces by Anastasia and Juliana Bibawy portray the joy of the New Year. We hope you enjoy this latest production from Anesti!

Vocals: Maria Athnasios
Co-Producer/Guitar: John Zakhary
Piano: Juliana Bibawy
Violin: Anastasia Bibawy
Producer/Oud/Tabla: John Bibawy

Album Cover Art: Angela Athnasios
Album Cover Editing/Trademark: Andrew Ayad

Crown The Year Feat. Maria Athnasios

Lord at Rest - Peter Sedrak (Apocalypse Saturday)

"Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts" - Ephesians 5:19

Church of St. Mary & St. Athanasius | Church of the Nativity - Mississauga, Canada

3rd Canticle (Bright Saturday) with Nuns of St. George Convent (Canada) | الهوس الثالث (أبوغلمسيس)

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