Summary: In July of 2018, at the Antiochian Archdiocese’s Sacred Music Institute, Deacon John El Massih, the protopsaltis of the Antiochian Archdiocese, gave a presentation on Vespers. Deacon John used the vespers service of July 21st, 2018, as an example to talk about the parts of the service and the specifics of each hymn. In this episode, you will hear Deacon John describe the beginning of Vespers up until O Gladsome Light! Come back next week for the second part of Deacon John's presentation, and then join us again a week after that for the third and final part! Liturgical Guide for July 21 Vespers Service The Liturgical Arts Academy, August 18-24, 2019 Space is limited and the registration and payment are due August 1st
