O Virgin Mother of God

Θεοτόκε Παρθένε. Eccleseastical hymn

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Lyrics

O Virgin Mother of God, hail, Mary, full of Grace,
the Lord be with thee.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
for you bore the Saviour of our souls.

Translated by John Leatham

Original Lyrics

Θεοτόκε Παρθένε

Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη Μαρία
ὁ Κύριος μετά σοῦ.
Εὐλογημένη σύ ἐν γυναιξί
καί εὐλογημένος ὁ καρπός τῆς κοιλίας σου,
ὃτι σωτῆρα ἒτεκες τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν.

Type: Ecclesiastical Hymn
Duration: 03:34

Recording information

Live recording from the concert The known and unknown Domna at the Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall, in 29/10/1998.

Credits

Domna Samiou

Singers

The Greek Byzantine Choir

Choir

Discography

Domna Samiou At Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall

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