Paschal Cherubikon
This is NOT an official setting from our Divine Liturgy book, but a setting of the Cherubic Hymn based on the melody of the Paschal magnification, "The angel exclaimed." The original version by Cantor John Katrinscak of Saint Elias Byzantine Catholic Church in Munhall, PA has been adapted to our current English translations.
Before the commemorations:
After the commemorations:
The acclamation "We praise you, we bless you" at the end of the Anaphora can be sung to the same melody:
The Communion Hymn(s) of the day are traditionally sung to the same melody as the Cherubikon.
Communion hymn for Pascha:
Communion hymn for Thomas Sunday:
Communion hymn for the remaining Sundays between Pascha and Ascension:
Communion hymn for the the feast of Mid-Pentecost:
This setting is still under discussion as part of the Hymnal Project; you can leave your comment and suggestions on this blog post.