Album Notes

"Blessed is He who sings in the name of the Lord"

In the Serbian Orthodox faith, singing responses during Holy Liturgy is more than an exercise in raising voices to songs. It’s about participation and celebration. It’s about the joy of expression. And it’s about the melody and music of faith. This CD evokes all of these qualities, and more. Whether you enjoy liturgical or choral music, an “a cappella” sound, or want to be a part of an extraordinary spiritual journey, this CD has it all.

This CD is recorded by the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Choir of Mississauga, Ontario Canada. For more than 50 years, this seasoned choir has had the privilege of singing responses during Holy Liturgy, while earning a reputation throughout North American’s Serbian communities as a first-rate church choir and entertainment presence. Bozicne Pesme/Christmas Songs CD is the choir’s first professional recording.

The CD covers two important events: Badnje Vece (Christmas Eve), and Bozic (Christmas). Along with some narrative pieces to give context, the choir recorded a substantial portion of the traditional Christmas Eve Service. Part of the recording includes the participation of the choir’s two parish priests from the All Serbian Saints Serbian Orthodox Church, Mississauga. Together, the choir and the priests set the stage so that the listener can attend Christmas Eve Service, without really being there. Included in the CD are the many Christmas pieces sung during the Christmas Liturgy, as well as other traditional Christmas songs, which celebrate the birth of our Lord. The 20 tracks on this CD provides you with some insight into the beautiful Orthodox Liturgical music sung at this joyous time of the year - all sung in Serbian or Old-Slavonic.

We are proud of the result, and hope that you will agree that this CD will be a valuable addition to your Christmas music collection.

Ziveli! (Cheers)