От началото към безкрая – от първообраз към образ и отобраз – изследователски парадигми в изследването на ангелската песен в християнската химнография и пеене
From Beginning to Infinity – from the Prototype to Type and Antitype – Paradigms in the Study of the Angelic Song in Christian Hymnography and Singing

Summary/Abstract: The guiding principle utilized in the present study is the relationship and balance between the principles of faith and reason. These are methodological concepts which help to clarify the problems concerning the topic of angelic archetype (prototype) in the Liturgy and liturgical music, and they also point out the possible ways of solving them. The perception of Christian faith, its real and at the same time mystical experience for the believer, leaves a mark on ecclesiastical art (liturgical, musical and hymnographic), which praises the glory of God and His deeds for the salvation of all people. Therefore, angelic glorification is a mystical pathway towards the Creator. The liturgical hymnographic and musical heritage bears witness that the medieval authors were gifted creators of liturgical treatises, hymnographic forms and song genres. The Fathers of the Church and chanters experienced their worship of God as a creative process, as a mystical act of communion, and always emphasized faith and the knowledge necessary for both these who perform and those who listen to the “angel’s song” in the pursuit of godliness. Thus, angelic theology responds to the praise inherent in human prayer, which is present in the heart, mind and mouth of the believer. All this is made clear within the context of the Orthodox faith and the teaching of the Holy Fathers, as well as in their theological and liturgical treatises, directly related to the liturgical tradition, Eucharistic practice, the musical and hymnographic creations, as well as to the mystical perception and interpretation of the liturgical texts.

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