Hymns of the Eastern Church

J. M. Neale

The Hymns of the Eastern Church is a book authored by Reverend J. M. Neale that explores the rich tradition of hymnody in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The book is a collection of translations of hymns from the Greek, Latin, and Syriac languages, as well as commentary on their origins and significance. The hymns are organized thematically, covering topics such as the Nativity, the Passion, and the Resurrection of Christ, as well as the lives of the saints and the liturgical calendar. Neale's translations are noted for their poetic beauty and accuracy, and the book has become a standard reference for scholars and practitioners of Eastern Christian worship. The Hymns of the Eastern Church is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of Eastern Orthodoxy, as well as for those seeking inspiration for their own spiritual practice.1862.

Table of contents

• Preface To First Edition
• Preface To Second Edition
• Preface To Third Edition
• Introduction
• First Epoch
• S. Anatolius
• Stichera For A Sunday Of The First Tone
• Evening Hymn
• St. Stephen's Day. Stichera At Vespers
• Stichera For Christmas-Tide
• Second Epoch
• S. Andrew of Crete
• Stichera For Great Thursday
• Troparia For Palm Sunday
• The Great Canon, Called Also The King Of Canons
• Stichera For The Second Week Of The Great Fast
• S. Germanus
• S. John Damascene
• Canon For Easter Day, Called The "Golden Canon," Or, The "Queen Of Canons."
• Ode I
• Ode III
• Ode IV
• Ode V
• Ode VI
• Ode VII
• Ode VIII
• Ode IX
• The Stichera Of The Last Kiss
• Idiomela For All Saints
• S. Thomas's Sunday
• Ode III
• Ode IV
• Ode V
• S. Cosmas
• Canon For Christmas Day
• Ode III
• Ode IV
• Ode V
• Ode VI
• Ode VII
• Ode VIII
• Ode IX
• Transfiguration
• S. Tarasius
• S. Theophanes
• Idiomela On Friday Of Cheese-Sunday, That Is, Of Quinquagesima
• Stichera At The First Vespers Of Cheese-Sunday. (Quinquagesima.) Adam's Complaint
• Theodore Of The Studium
• Canon For Apocreos
• Ode I
• Ode III
• Ode IV
• Ode IX
• Orthodoxy Sunday
• S. Methodius I
• S. Joseph Of The Studium
• Sunday Of The Prodigal Son. (Septuagesima.)
• Let Our Choir New Anthems Raise
• And Wilt Thou Pardon, Lord
• Stars Of The Morning
• Canon For Ascension Day
• Ode III
• Ode IV
• Ode V
• Ode VI
• Ode VII
• Ode VIII
• Ode IX
• Theoctistus Of The Studium
• Metrophanes Of Smyrna
• O Unity Of Threefold Light
• Euthymius
• Leo VI
• John Mauropus
• S. Stephen The Sabaite
• Idiomela In The Week Of The First Oblique Tone
• The Pilgrims Of Jesus
• The Return Home