The Lamentations of the Dormition (Hardcover)

The hymns of the "Jerusalem service" on the feast of Our Lady's falling-asleep. Sung on the feast of the Dormition on August 15.

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Hardcover (2025)

• Hardcover
• Published: 2025 (First Printing: 2020)
• ISBN: 979-8-9916082-2-0
• 68 pages
• Trim Size: 4.5 x 6.75 inches
• Traditional English (Thou/Thy)

Description

The Lamentations to the Theotokos are sung on the feast of the Dormition on August 15, before a special Epitaphios depicting the Theotokos in the grave. Modeled after the Lamentations to the Lord Jesus on Holy Friday, these 176 hymns are sometimes called the "Jerusalem Service." The hymns are metered to be sung to the common melodies.

The practice of singing these hymns is less well-known than the universal Holy Friday service, and we hope that this exclusive booklet will raise awareness of its beauty.

New in the Hardcover Edition

This handsome new hardcover edition features a beautiful foil-stamped cover and attractive typesetting printed in two colors—a worthy setting for this holy service. This edition also includes helpful sheet music (Western notation) for learning the hymns.