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Byzantine chant belongs first and foremost to the worship of the Orthodox Church. Its melodies were shaped to carry the Church’s prayers, proclaim her theology, and give a common voice to the faithful gathered in worship. For this reason, presenting Byzantine chant in a concert setting naturally raises important questions.

Father Nicholas had begun to notice a curious trend in his parish: every few weeks, someone would approach him with complete confidence and announce that they were ready to paint the church's icons. One afternoon, a young man entered the parish office carrying a small case of paintbrushes...