The Saint Ambrose Hymnal is a collection of hymns and service music selected for use in congregations of the Western Rite Vicariate of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.
At this time the remaining copies of the hymnal are reserved for new congregations of the vicariate. We are considering a reprint in the near future.
Sample Hymn (This first day of the week saw earth)
Sample Hymn (O God, thy soldiers' crown and guard)
Other Musical Resources
The following pdf file contains a Manual of Church Music for Western Rite Orthodox Musicians written by our Choir Director, Rebecca Alford. This manual discusses the work of the Church Musician and the musical requirements of our services.
The next series of pdf files provide music for Holy Days and other special occasions for choirs and cantors in simple plainsong or other settings. Additional files will be added in the near future.
Advent Lessons and Carols
The Service for the Epiphany blessing of Water (Gregorian notation)
The Antiphon on the Magnificat for the Epiphany Blessing of Water (modern notation)
The Antiphon on the Benedictus for the Epiphany Blessing of Water (modern notation)
Music for the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord (Candlemas)
Music for Holy Week
Music for Maundy Thursday, Page 1
Music for the Paschal Vigil, Page 1
Miscellaneous
Christus Vincit (The Royal Acclamations)
Solemn Reception of the Bishop
Choral
Arise, Shine (Isaiah 60 - may be sung during Communion at Epiphany)
Give thanks unto the Lord (a canon)
Like as the Hart (Psalm 42, 2pt.)
O Taste and See (Psalm 34 - to be sung during Communion)
Surely he hath borne our griefs (Isaiah 53: 4-5, 2pt.)
Surely the Lord is in this place (Genesis 28:16-17, 3pt.)