The Trisagion Hymn - Appalachian Orthodox Chant

Working on composing uniquely American-style Orthodox Christian chants that retain a humble and prayerful atmosphere. Let me know what other hymns you would like to hear in this style!

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Now and forever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.

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Composed and chanted by Stavros First. Music and recording copyright © 2024 by Stavros First. All Rights Reserved. For liturgical use only.

[josephnugent]

This hymn feels like God wrapping me in a warm hug.

[The_OrthoBully]

I was actually thinking of how Orthodoxy in America might evolve the longer it settles down. I pray to God that, one day, we hear these chants across the United States☦️!

[loganshamberger]

I am actually a West Virginian Catholic who is adjacent to the Eastern Rites (I joke that I am one of the few practitioners of the Primitive Appalachian Rite of the Catholic Church). I sing the psalms and prayers like this all the time with inspiration from shape notes and lined out hymnody. Our manner of speaking and singing are naturally musical.

I support this because I'd use it today.

[Gibbstronic]

I would love to see the entire Liturgy composed into something like this, so we can make it uniquely American. It may be slow going, but I pray one day Orthodoxy will be ingrained into American culture.

[themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

You can hear the old Scots Irish patterns in this. Beautiful!

[Notabot]

Ancient Christianity and the rich culture of Appalachia is a combination I never thought I needed

[self_help_peter]

This is the America I envision and pray for. One built upon Holy Tradition. This is one of the most beautiful Orthodox chants I've heard in a while, and it almost makes me cry.

[nicholas]

As a southern Greek Orthodox, this hits so many levels!

[JuliusCaesar]

There's a huge viewership waiting for this style of hymns. There currently is NOT a channel on YT doing Appalachian hymns consistently. You can corner this content now.

[TeamFortyOH]

As a Mexican wanting to convert to orthodoxy I love and respect my fellow future brothers and sisters from the west coming from Arizona

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[GeneralKahne]

I made this chant a part of my morning prayer ritual because I love it so much. Just an Appalachian Mountain Man that feels called to Orthodoxy and just beginning the journey…

[Mrxmm]

Protestant here. I adore the way my Orthodox brothers and sisters worship God. Works of such beauty and purity, it fills me with a lasting peace that only comes from Him. Thank you for this.

[Eringobragh]

As a northern Appalachian Orthodox Christian this Hits home

[Nuhuh]

Im currently crying to this song for my suicidal friend. Thank you for posting this🙏

[jamesfranco]

As someone raised in southern Ohio appalachian culture and now converted to Orthodoxy, I love this work. Keep it up!

[zwikos]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me a sinner.

[olgarql]

The Trisagion Hymn is one of my fav parts on Divine Liturgy. In Brazil, we sing "Santo Deus, Santo Poderoso, Santo Imortal, tem piedade de nós!" It's such a blessing can sing for My Lord in my native language!

[graysonallen]

My parish sings this hymn here in Texas!! I love this song!

[AlasPoorEngland]

As an English Catholic who loves orthodoxy and Sacred Harp may I congratulate you on your beautiful work! Thank you and God bless you!

[abbypitts]

I need so many more Appalachian chants in my life. This is so beautiful that it brings me to tears.