I have a fairly basic question. I am a member of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America. The common practice in our Church is to chant the antiphons at Divine Liturgy without any Psalm verses, except on great feasts and during Paschaltide. So, this is the usual format:
First Antiphon:
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos...
Glory...
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos...
Both now...
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos...
Second Antiphon:
Save us, O Son of God...
Save us, O Son of God...
Glory...
Save us, O Son of God...
Both now...
Only begotten Son...
Third Antiphon:
Resurrection troparion
Nevertheless, I am curious: what Psalm verses are supposed to be chanted during the antiphons on ordinary Sundays that have no festal verses? Are the same ones used throughout the year, or is there a cycle?
(Personally, I wish we still sang the Typica, but alas.)
Thank you,
John
First Antiphon:
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos...
Glory...
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos...
Both now...
Through the intercessions of the Theotokos...
Second Antiphon:
Save us, O Son of God...
Save us, O Son of God...
Glory...
Save us, O Son of God...
Both now...
Only begotten Son...
Third Antiphon:
Resurrection troparion
Nevertheless, I am curious: what Psalm verses are supposed to be chanted during the antiphons on ordinary Sundays that have no festal verses? Are the same ones used throughout the year, or is there a cycle?
(Personally, I wish we still sang the Typica, but alas.)
Thank you,
John
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