Christmas Kontakion (Alexander Dmitriyevich Kastalsky)

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• (Posted 2022-09-20)  CPDL #70876:     

Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2022-09-20).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 68 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: SSATTB version by Kastalsky, arranged and set in English by the contributor.

• (Posted 2022-09-20)  CPDL #70872:     

Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2022-09-20).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 62 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: SATB version of Kastalsky, arranged and set in English by the contributor.

General Information

Title: Christmas Kontakion
Composer: Alexander Dmitriyevich Kastalsky
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

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English text

On this day, the blessed Virgin Mary gives birth to the Transcendent One,
and the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One!
Angels with shepherds glorify Him!
The wise men journey with a star!
Since for our sake the Eternal God was born a Little Child.