Let My Prayer Arise:

Music and Hymnography of the Lenten Triodion

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Clergy Continuing Education: Unlock the captivating synergy between the words and music of the Lenten Triodion. This 5-week course, designed specifically for ordained Orthodox priests, dives into the profound connection between liturgical texts and music, revealing how melodies can intricately enhance the meaning of the Lenten Triodion. Join us in exploring diverse examples throughout the weeks of Great Lent, unraveling the extraordinary interplay of language and music that adds depth and significance to the experience of parishioners participating in the services. Register now for an enriching journey into the harmonious world of liturgical music and hymnography!

Bonus Canvas Training — Tuesday, February 6

Live Session 1 — Tuesday, February 13

     Live Session 2 — Tuesday, February 20

     Live Session 3 — Tuesday, February 27

     Live Session 4 — Tuesday, March 5

     Live Session 5 — Tuesday, March 12

The Rev. Dn Dr Harrison Russin is Assistant Professor of Liturgical Music at St Vladimir's Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in musicology from Duke University, where he wrote a dissertation on late medieval and early Renaissance settings of the Creed in the Latin Mass, focusing on monophonic and polyphonic versions. As an active Orthodox Church musician, Dn Harrison conducts the choirs at St Vladimir's Seminary and has served as a consultant for the Liturgical Music and Translations Department of the OCA. He is a St Vladimir's Seminary alumnus (M.Div. ‘13) and is married to Gabrielle, a 2014 M.A. alumna.

Course Information

This course is 5 weeks long and includes 5 pre-recorded lectures by the instructor, the Rev. Dn Dr Harrison Russin, as well as 5 interactive sessions on Zoom. Each registrant will receive comprehensive training on how to use Canvas, a learning management system, and will be required to participate in 5 discussion board posts/responses within Canvas. 

The live sessions are on every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET. This course is non-credit but designed to give you a robust, personalized learning experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from and work with the dynamic faculty of St Vladimir’s Seminary and excellent fellow clergy!

By taking this course, you will: 

  1. Develop a focused understanding of the relationship between music and text in Orthodox liturgy, 

  2. Reflect on the hymnography of many of the key liturgical moments of Great Lent and Holy Week,

  3. Learn tools for how to engage your community with the richness of the Lenten hymnography, and, 

  4. Participate in thoughtful conversations with fellow clergy about what these texts mean for our spiritual lives. 

This continuing education class is available to a limited number of priests to create a smaller cohort for more personalized learning and conversation. Please fill out the application form linked here to be considered. Decisions will be announced by e-mail. If accepted, the fee for this course will be $350.00 and will be paid online.

Note: The course is limited to 15 students and is only open to ordained Orthodox priests who will be selected through a rigorous application process. All priests, regardless of ability to pay, are warmly invited to apply for this class. Scholarships will be considered on request.

Let My Prayer Arise:

Music and Hymnography of the Lenten Triodion

Bonus: Canvas Training

February 6 · 8–8:45 p.m. (ET)

Lecture 1: The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete

February 13 · 8–8:45 p.m. (ET)

Lecture 2: The Idiomela of the Presanctified Liturgies

February 20 · 8–8:45 p.m. (ET)

Lecture 3:  Akathistos Saturday

February 27 · 8–8:45 p.m. (EDT)

Lecture 4: Holy Week, part 1

March 5 · 8–8:45 p.m. (ET)

Lecture 5: Holy Week, part 2

March 12 · 8–8:45 p.m. (ET)