Ecclesiastical Choir from Beirut to Tour US

Ecclesiastical Choir of St. Romanos the MelodistWith the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Philip and His Eminence Metropolitan Elias of Beirut, the Antiochian Archdiocese will be welcoming the Ecclesiastical Choir of St. Romanos the Melodist from the Antiochian Archdiocese of Beirut, Lebanon, on a Fall 2012 Tour of the USA.

Led by Fr. Romanos Joubran, Dean of the Cathedral in Beirut and instructor of Byzantine Music, the choir will conduct its first tour of the United States from September 10-24, 2012. They have performed throughout Lebanon and Europe, and produced several professional recordings such as this YouTube rendition of "Osoi Eis Xriston." The tour is being funded through the generosity of the Order of St. Ignatius; the schedule lists appearances in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York. Listen here to Ancient Faith Radio's interview with Fr. Thomas Zain, Vicar General of the Archdiocese, about the upcoming concerts.