Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Večerňa z Osadného, 16.10.2024. - YouTube - Vespers from the village of Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*How beautiful the Carpatho-Rusyn chant is!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.

Live: National Day Celebration 2024 | Midshipman Princess Leonor with King Felipe and Queen Consort Letizia

12 OCT 2024 The solemn celebrations of the Spanish National Day were observed in the Spanish Capital Madrid.They were presided by HM King Felipe VI,HRH Princesa Leonor de Asturias,the Crown Princess of Spain,and HM Queen Consort Letizia.Princesa Leonor's surname,which she shares with her father,is de Borbon y Ortiz.She has a beautiful blue flag and a coat of arms.She will be only the second regnant queen in Spanish history,after Queen Isabella II in the nineteenth century.She is currently a Midshipman at the Spanish Naval Academy at Marin,Pontevedra,Spain.She will complete her military training next year with the Spanish Air Force.Her training is aimed at preparing her for her future role as head of the Spanish Armed Forces.In her regnancy and military service she resembles the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Voskresná utreňa z Hostovíc na chrámový sviatok na počesť Pokrova Presvä...Vigil of the Patronal Feast Day from the village of Hostavice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Celebrant unidentified,assisted by Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carptho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Metropolitan Rastislav (Gont) is Carpatho-Rusyn.*In the East Slavic tradition,everything is chanted.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΙΣΤ’ ( Δ ΛΟΥΚΑ) Τῶν Ἁγίων Πατέρων τῆς Ζ' οἰκουμενικῆς...Vespers of the 4th Sunday of Luke and the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council (restoration of the icons)

Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this church.The presiding priest anointed the faithful for healing.Hymn at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not want for any good thing.*The sacristan keeps the Cathedral Church spotless,bless her heart.*The lampadas (icon lamps) are kept lit at all times.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Igor Stravinsky-In Memorium Dylan Thomas: Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night (1954) - Peter Alexander Neumayer tenor - Columbia Chamber Ensemble - Igor Strvisnsky

Igor Stravinsky set one of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas' poems for his memorial piece,which he conducted himself.The Coumbia Chamber Ensemble was called that from 1962-1971,when it was associated with Columbia University in New York.It is now called The Group for Contemporary Music.