It is my understanding that for feasts and Sundays the katavasia is sung at the conclusion of EACH ode; the 3-6-8-9 pattern is used for ordinary weekdays.
Perhaps your usage reflects a 'pastoral' decision to shorten the Vigil -- or it may reflect the practice of a tradition other than the Russian. (In some places it is ONLY the katavasia that are sung, omitting the rest of the odes -- as is also done in some forms of the panikhida)
It is my understanding that for feasts and Sundays the katavasia is sung at the conclusion of EACH ode; the 3-6-8-9 pattern is used for ordinary weekdays.
ReplyDeletePerhaps your usage reflects a 'pastoral' decision to shorten the Vigil -- or it may reflect the practice of a tradition other than the Russian. (In some places it is ONLY the katavasia that are sung, omitting the rest of the odes -- as is also done in some forms of the panikhida)
You are correct, our local use is abbreviated. But I've adjusted the document to have a Katavasia after each Ode. Thank you.
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