: The primary hymn for November 21st is:
The phrase refers to the Hymns of the Entrance of the Theotokos (Isodia tes Theotokou) combined with the Tessarakontameron (the 40-day Christmas Lent period or "Sarantaleitourgo") in the Greek Orthodox tradition. ymni_isodion_ths_theotoku_me_thn_tessarakontame...
"Today is the prelude of the benevolence of God, and the herald of the salvation of mankind..." Liturgical Sequence : The beginning of the Nativity Fast. : The primary hymn for November 21st is:
The "put together guide" for this specific combination of the feast and the 40-day period typically involves: This is when the musical tone of the
: The Entrance of the Virgin Mary into the Temple. This is when the musical tone of the services shifts toward Christmas.
: Starting on November 21, the choir or chanter transitions from the standard hymns to the beautiful Christmas melodies during the Orthros (Matins) service.