Cherubic Hymn: Extended Melody - Χερουβικόν: Αργό Μέλος- 1st Tone

[Lorenzo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ9xzi0HebI#

[Lorenzo]

The Cherubic Hymn is the primary cherubikon, or song of the angels, sung during every Divine Liturgy of the year except those of Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday. It occurs after the Gospel reading and is interrupted by the Great Entrance. The Cherubic Hymn was added to the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom by order of the Emperor Justinian near the end of the sixth century.

[Lorenzo]

The words of the Cherubic Hymn are as follows:

    "We, who mystically represent the Cherubim,
    And chant the thrice-holy hymn to the Life-giving Trinity,
    Let us set aside the cares of life
    That we may receive the King of all,
    Who comes invisibly escorted by the Divine Hosts."

[Lorenzo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojlbD4p09pA#