Strochnoy Octoechos chant of Christ’s Presentation at the Temple in 8 alternating modes

You can purchase the entire double CD album by following this link. Mode 1 - He Who is borne on high by the cherubim, and praised in hymns by the seraphim Mode 2 - is brought today according to the Law into the holy Temple Mode 3 - and rests in the arms of the Elder as on a throne. From Joseph He receives gifts fitting for God: Mode 4 - a pair of doves, a symbol of the spotless Church and of the newly chosen people of the Gentiles, Mode 5 - and two young pigeons, for He is the originator of the two Covenants, both Old and New. Simeon, now granted the fulfillment of the prophesies concerning himself, Mode 6 - blesses the Virgin and Theotokos Mary. He foretells in figures the Passion of her Son. Mode 7 - From Him he begs release, crying aloud: Mode 8 - ‘Now, Master, let me depart as You have promised me, for I have seen the pre-eternal Light and the Lord and Savior Mode 1 - of the people who bear the name of Christ!”