Ad Orientem: Romanian Orthodox Christmas Carol

Thursday, December 23, 2010

"From heavenly skies, I hear the songs divine,

The three Magi, with presents to take,

to the frail body of our Savior..."

Anonymous said...: This should not be dignified with the name of a "carol".
I say this as a Romanian that knows what a true carol is in that part of the world. This is just a Christmas-themed song.; 12/24/2010 12:29 AM
Anonymous said...: Here is a short explanation why:
http://vetiver.weblog.ro/2010/12/17/colinde-colinde-studying-the-prehistoric-roots-of-romanian-carols/
http://vetiver.weblog.ro/2010/12/17/colinde-colinde-studying-the-prehistoric-roots-of-romanian-carols-ii/; 12/24/2010 12:55 AM
John (Ad Orientem) said...: And a merry Christmas to you as well.; 12/24/2010 2:37 AM
Igumen Gregory said...: Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Christus natus est! Hodie et Glorificamus Eum!; 12/24/2010 5:20 AM
AP said...: Merry Christmas, John!; 12/24/2010 8:10 AM
Anonymous said...: That was beautiful. Thank you and a very merry christmas to you!; 12/24/2010 9:00 AM