In memory of the great Russian composer: in Ulyanovsk the “Liturgy” of P.I. was performed for the first time. Tchaikovskytranslated

On November 8, on the 23rd week after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, Metropolitan Longin of Simbirsk and Novospassky celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Ascension Cathedral of the Savior in Ulyanovsk. Concelebrating with His Eminence were the cleric of the cathedral, Hieromonk Hilarion (Khrol), Priest Dimitry Trofimov, Deacon John Kosyakov, and Deacon Grigory Shevchenko.

On this Sunday, during the service, the “Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom” (op. 41) by P.I. was performed for the first time by the Mixed Choir of the Ascension Cathedral under the direction of regent Roman Khitev. Tchaikovsky. November 6th is the anniversary of the composer’s death.

At the end of the service, Metropolitan Longin addressed the audience and spoke about the features of the “Liturgy” of P.I. Tchaikovsky and the history of the creation of this work:

— “Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom” was performed in 1880. This was the first time in Russia when a secular composer of such a high level wrote a complete cycle of music for worship. It caused a lot of controversy: some liked it, others not so much. However, today it is a monument to Russian classical music, history and culture.

Thank God that this music...