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Why Carpatho-Rusyn Chant could save Orthodox Worship - Fr. Nicholas Mihaly explains
What makes Carpatho-Russian (Carpatho-Rusyn) Orthodox chant so unique—and so powerfully congregational? In this in-depth conversation, Fr. Nicholas Mihaly explores the distinct features of Carpatho-Rusyn plainchant (Prostopinije), a living tradition rooted in the Carpathian Mountains and shaped by the faith and memory of its people. Unlike composed liturgical music often sung by choirs, Prostopinije is deeply congregational, learned organically by generations of faithful through active participation in worship. Fr. Mihaly explains how its melodic formulas (rather than scales) and relative…
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