Cummings Foundation Grant Recipient
Cummings Foundation Grant Recipient
Lecture

Psalmody and Vestiges of Primitive Hymnography in the Book of Hours of the Armenian Church

Bishop Michael Daniel Findikyan
Date & Time
Monday, March 23 | 5:00 PM EST
Location
Acquinas Hall 102 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC
Format
In-Person
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Psalmody and Vestiges of Primitive Hymnography in the Book of Hours of the Armenian Church
Featured Presenter
  • Bishop Michael Daniel Findikyan
Date & Time
Monday, March 23 | 5:00 PM EST
Location
Acquinas Hall 102 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC
Format
In-Person
Sponsors
  • Institute for the Study of Eastern Christianity, The Catholic University of America
  • National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR)
Description

The psalmic architecture of the Armenian Žamagirk‘ (Book of Hours) reveals the central role of fixed and responsorial psalmody in shaping the Daily Hours. Within this structure are preserved archaic strands of Christian hymnody embedded in scriptural recitation. While elucidating these elements, Bishop Findikyan will focus on psalm refrains and early liturgical adaptations likely reflecting Jerusalemite and other early traditions.

Bishop Michael Daniel Findikyan is Research Ordinary Professor of Armenian Liturgy at The Catholic University of America, Director of Doctoral Studies at Holy Etchmiadzin, and Visiting Professor at St. Nersess Seminary. He has authored numerous scholarly and popular works. His English translation and commentary on the Armenian book of Hours is forthcoming.

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