English Orthodox Easter Chant: Today is suspended upon the Tree/Σήμερον Κρεμάτε (Lyric Video)

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About the chant:
The 15th Antiphon : Today is suspended upon the Tree, is sung the Matins service of Holy Friday. the 12 Passion Gospels are read (12 gospels recounting the sufferings of Christ) and the Cross is brought out for the veneration of the faithful. This hymn is sung during the procession with the Cross after the reading of the 6th gospel.
Its poetry is typical of the liturgical thought of the Fathers. The death of Christ is ironic – indeed – the whole of Christ’s ministry is ironic. Things are turned upside down. God becomes man so that man can become god – this is ironic beyond measure! But the Fathers also saw in this irony the hiddenness of the mystery of our salvation. A literal reading of the world – a straightforward approach to our salvation – would be expected and anticipated. There is nothing hidden within such an account. But the hiddenness of things is the nature of wisdom. Wisdom is for the one who seeks, the one who listens, the one who looks beyond the obvious.
And it is there that the Wisdom of God is revealed in all of its ironic glory: a King crowned with thorns; God wrapped in mockery and suspended from a tree! In our own lives this same wisdom continues. The way of life is found in the way of the Cross. He who loses his life saves it. The gospel commands can only be understood in this wise foolishness. Forgiving enemies is foolishness, yet is our only hope.
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This chant was performed by Liturgia Ensemble / Fr. Apostolos Hill
Album: The very best of English Orthodox Chant
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chant text:
Today is suspended on a tree He who suspended the earth upon the waters.
The King of the angels is decked with a crown of thorns.
He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery.
He who freed Adam in the Jordan is slapped on the face.
The Bridegroom of the Church is affixed to the Cross with nails.
The Son of the virgin is pierced by a spear.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
Show us also Thy glorious resurrection

[gabrokkerhun]

English Orthodox chants are exceptionally beautiful.

[wif]

I cannot wait till I go to Seminary, I’m a freshman in college I still have awhile yet to go but pray for me please☦️

[Allzumenschliches]

I'm a simple man, I see Adoration of the Cross new video and put up a like.

[Apollodoros.]

His Sacrifice must teach us that we must do the same for our Values and Religion. Never forget His sacrifice. He suffered on the Cross for us.

[yossefyana]

, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

[HeyImLucious]

This will be my first Easter where I can shout Christos Anesti! as an Orthodox Christian.
Another glorious video, as always <3

[trueopsimath]

Although the description says "Easter", this hymn is actually sung during the Matins for Holy Friday, which is usually observed on Holy Thursday evening in the Orthodox Church. In most churches, the priest carries a large cross with an icon of Christ nailed to it, and a solemn procession is made around the nave while the priest chants this hymn and the congregation kneels or prostrates. Thanks for including this hymn in your list.

[SirDurok]

When i am hearing of that hymn tears are falling from my eyes.

[Allttttttt]

I'm ashamed of my transgressions O Lord. Why does the kingdom of my soul refuse to be quiet? Give me humility that I may persevere and subject this body to your statutes. Amen

[servusdei]

Glory be to God! Christ has risen☦️❤️☝️

[benathan]

Blessed Pascha, brothers and sisters. May we all glorify Him

[robertwalden]

And all done without instrumental backing that's singing for marvelous

[iapinho]

This kind of chant is beautiful in any language....

[benathan]

O my Christ, may I be worthy of your awesome sacrifice

[theenlightenone]

Glorious To Our Lord Jesus Christ .
Have Mercy on Our Souls .
Amen.

[TrishBlassingame]

Beautiful, I've never heard anything like this. Being able to hear new music is one of the reasons I'll always support this channel :)

[nannercamping]

Become Orthodox my brothers. Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy upon me a sinner

[sergiost]

Σήμερον κρεμάται επί ξύλου,  
ο εν ύδασι την γην κρεμάσας.

[j.k.]

I recognize the Arabic version of this. I'm Eastern Catholic. It's called "اليوم علق على خشبة".

[foha]

♥️✝️♥️🇱🇧🇸🇾The most beautiful song of Fayrouz اليوم علق على خشبة ...