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Russian Orthodox Chant

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Choral

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Chant: Eastern

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3:05

Dogmatikon is a hymn that is sung in the Eastern Orthodox Church during the Divine Liturgy. It is a part of the Trisagion hymn, which is sung during the Great Entrance. The Dogmatikon is a hymn that proclaims the Orthodox faith and is sung in a solemn and majestic manner. The Dogmatikon was composed in the 9th century by St. John of Damascus, who was a theologian and hymnographer. The hymn was originally written in Greek and was later translated into Slavonic and other languages. The Dogmatikon has been an important part of the Orthodox liturgy for over a thousand years. The premiere of the Dogmatikon is not known, as it has been a part of the Orthodox liturgy for centuries. However, it is believed that the hymn was first sung in the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, which was the center of Orthodox worship at the time. The Dogmatikon is divided into two movements. The first movement is a proclamation of the Orthodox faith, and the second movement is a prayer for the salvation of the faithful. The first movement begins with the words "We worship Thy immaculate icon, O Good One," which refers to the Orthodox belief in the veneration of icons. The hymn then goes on to proclaim the Orthodox faith in the Holy Trinity, the Incarnation, and the Resurrection. The second movement of the Dogmatikon is a prayer for the salvation of the faithful. It begins with the words "Save, O Lord, Thy people," and goes on to ask for the intercession of the Theotokos (the Mother of God) and the saints. The hymn ends with a plea for mercy and forgiveness. The characteristics of the Dogmatikon are its solemnity and majesty. The hymn is sung in a slow and deliberate manner, with a great deal of reverence and awe. The melody is simple and repetitive, which allows the words of the hymn to be emphasized. The Dogmatikon is a powerful expression of the Orthodox faith, and it continues to be an important part of the Orthodox liturgy to this day.

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