Byzantine Chant - Agni Parthene (Pure Virgin) - Greek + English

About this chant: It is a non-liturgical hymn composed in Greek by St. Nectarios of Aegina in the 19th century. St. Nektarios liked to compose hymns in honour of the Mother of God to deepen his personal prayer and relationship with her. The tradition at the monastery of St. Nektarios, in Aegina, Greece, says that the Lady herself appeared before him and requested that he record on paper a particular hymn the angelic choirs were about to sing. This hymn was the "Agni Parthene". The original script can still be viewed on his prayer table in his bedroom at this monastery. The original melody to this hymn was composed by an Athonite hymnographer who is said to also have had a vision of the Virgin Mary prior to composing the work. The recording of this melody by the Monks of Simonopetra has contributed significantly to the popularization of the hymn. About this artwork: 6th century: Virgin Mary with child flanked by two archangels Michael & Gabriel From Byzantine church