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Alex Trigonis & Randy Langel
The practice in Orthodox worhsip is for the chanters to fill the services with psalms, hymns and other responses to prayers of the priest. Chanting is a vital ministry in the parish because chanters are needed for every service, including feast days and the many prayerful services that make up the Lenten calendar.
The eight tone system, also known as octoechos, is a Christian tradition that has both classical and Jewish roots, and was fully developed in the Christian east. Each tone or mode has distinct notes and a recognizable melody. Byzantine chant builds on variations of these melodies.
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