Twin Cities Byzantine Choir

Twin Cities Byzantine Choir Pan-Orthodox Byzantine Choir in Minnesota that aims to portray the beauty of Orthodox Christian worship.

08/14/2026

Blessed Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos!

The Apolytikion of the Dormition is one of our most beloved hymns, proclaiming the hope and joy of the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.

We are especially grateful to share this recording of the campers from St. Mary's Camp, where the Dormition of the Theotokos is honored as the camp's patronal feast. There's nothing more uplifting than the sound of 300 young people chanting to the Lord in unison!

08/06/2026

Blessed Feast of the Transfiguration!

This is the Apolytikion of the Feast from after the Vespers service tonight.

“You were transfigured upon the mountain, O Christ our God, showing to Your disciples Your glory as much as they could bear. Do also in us, sinners though we may be, shine Your everlasting light, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Giver of light. Glory to You.”

Composed by Fr. Seraphim Dedes.

Earlier this summer, the Twin Cities Byzantine Choir had the joy of hosting a four-week Byzantine Music Seminar.Together...
07/18/2026

Earlier this summer, the Twin Cities Byzantine Choir had the joy of hosting a four-week Byzantine Music Seminar.

Together, we explored Fourth Mode (Legetos), one of the traditional modes of Byzantine chant. Each evening began with a lecture of the mode’s theory, using John Boyer’s "The Received Tradition" as a base. We then brought the theory to life through the study and practice of classic Fourth Mode repertoire.

We were blessed to welcome participants from four churches in person, with others joining us through Zoom from additional communities.

It is a joy to foster the study, practice, and growth of Byzantine music here in the Twin Cities.

07/14/2026

These words from Psalm 127/128 have been sung at Orthodox weddings for centuries. With the refrain “Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You,” this hymn blesses the beginning of a new life together in Christ.

We were honored to record this hymn as part of our Crowns of Precious Stones project, celebrating the timeless beauty of the Orthodox Sacrament of Marriage.

This wedding season, you might just hear these ancient words chanted like this at an Orthodox wedding right here in Minnesota. Experience the beauty of Orthodox sacred music from the Twin Cities Byzantine Choir through the link in our bio.

07/02/2026

"The medicine of immortality, the antidote that we should not die, but live forever in Jesus Christ."

+ St. Ignatius of Antioch
On the Holy Eucharist (c. AD 110)

The Communion Hymn for Wednesday proclaims:

"I will take the Cup of Salvation, and I will call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia."
(Psalm 115/116)

This same Communion Hymn is also chanted at Orthodox Baptisms and Weddings, reminding us that every sacrament finds its fulfillment in the Holy Eucharist—the true Cup of Salvation and the Medicine of Immortality.

May the Lord make us worthy to receive His life-giving Body and precious Blood for the healing of soul and body, and for life everlasting.

This 3rd Mode setting was composed by Papa Ephraim of St. Anthony's Monastery.




06/17/2026

"It is truly right to call you blessed, O Theotokos, ever blessed and most pure, and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you."

Most Holy Theotokos save us!

Composed by Gabriel Cremeens. This recording is part of our wedding recording project, "Crowns of Precious Stones." Listen to the full album via the link in our bio.




06/10/2026

On Tuesday, our choir had the honor of chanting at the funeral service for Dan Christopulos. His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael presided over the service, joined by around a dozen clergy from across the country.

Dan was a beloved friend, mentor, and teacher to many members of our choir. His influence was felt throughout the Twin Cities Orthodox community. A gifted chanter, he taught many how to approach music ministry with humility, prayerfulness, and musical excellence. Through his guidance and encouragement, many of our choir members developed a deep love for Byzantine chant and Orthodox worship.

May his memory be eternal!

In this clip from his funeral service, verses from Psalm 118 are being chanted in Plagal First Mode.




05/29/2026

Here's a clip from April 25th. Our choir met at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis to chant the Great Vespers. This was right before the annual OCMC dinner event. We also had the joy of chanting a few Paschal hymns during the dinner as a part of the program. What a joy to chant together!

This hymn was composed by Fr. Seraphim Dedes and is in 2nd Mode.

"He who was begotten of the Father before all ages, God the Logos, became incarnate of the Virgin Mary. Come let us worship Him. He endured the Cross and submitted to burial, as He so willed. And then He rose from the dead, and He saved me and all humanity who had gone astray."

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We’re so excited to share Crowns of Precious Stones — a fully recorded YouTube album of Byzantine chant for the Orthodox...
04/27/2026

We’re so excited to share Crowns of Precious Stones — a fully recorded YouTube album of Byzantine chant for the Orthodox Sacrament of Marriage, along with a complete set of downloadable music scores for the entire service.

To God be the Glory!

Our hope is that it serves the Church and becomes a practical, ready-to-use resource for chanters and parishes—both as a faithful recording of the wedding service and as a complete set of music you can bring right to the chant stand. If you are going to a wedding or getting married, we hope it helps you become more intimately familiar with the richness of this sacrament.

The PDFs (linked in bio) include full music booklets with:
• Byzantine & Western notation
• Elizabethan & modern English texts
• Prepared for use across Orthodox jurisdictions

📥 Download the full scores (link in bio)

🎧 Recorded at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church (Jan 2026) by chanters from six Minnesota parishes.

🎼 Featuring hymns from the wedding service, including the Dance of Isaiah, It Is Truly Right, and more. The music is composed from a variety of sources, none of which are original compositions by our choir.
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We’re grateful to share this—hope it can be a blessing and a resource for many.

Join us TONIGHT for Vespers at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis! Our Choir will be chanting Vespers begin...
04/25/2026

Join us TONIGHT for Vespers at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis! Our Choir will be chanting Vespers beginning at 5:00pm. We'd love to pray together!

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