An enigmatic hymn for saint Petka-Paraskeva: The canon and its interpretation in the thematic replacement of chants Cover Image

An enigmatic hymn for saint Petka-Paraskeva: The canon and its interpretation in the thematic replacement of chants
An enigmatic hymn for saint Petka-Paraskeva: The canon and its interpretation in the thematic replacement of chants

Author(s): Stefan Harkov
Subject(s): Cultural history, Music, Social history, 17th Century, History of Art
Published by: Muzikološki institut SANU
Keywords: chant; musical manuscript; sticheron; thematic replacement; menaion;

Summary/Abstract: In MS Lavra E–10 / Z–58 from the 17th c. there is a sticheron ….десную Спаса предста дево in plagal second mode (sixth mode) for the service in honour of St. Petka-Paraskeva (14 October). Such a hymn cannot be found in other manu- scripts or printed editions in the service for St Petka. This chant is a unique hym- nographical artefact which is a good example of the literary atmosphere of the early Balkan revival and of an ancient liturgical chant practice – the thematic replacement of chants.

  • Issue Year: 1/2011
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 63-74
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English