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| − | [[Image:VPokrovsky_c1925.jpg|100px|left]]'''[[Victor Pokrovsky|Victor Alexandrovich Pokrovsky]]''' was choir director, translator, and music arranger for Metropolitan [[Sergius (Tikhomirov) of Japan]], serving in that position at the [[Holy Resurrection Cathedral (Tokyo, Japan)]] from 1924 until 1962, except for the World War II years and some of the decade following the war. He followed in the tradition of Russian [[missionary|missionaries]] of bringing the [[Gospel]] to new people in their language. In Japan, he followed in the tradition of Ss. [[Innocent of Moscow]] and [[Nicholas of Japan]] and of Nicholas's successor Sergius. In regard to liturgical music of the Japanese Orthodox Church, Victor Pokrovsky was to Sergius as [[Yakov Tikhai]] was to St. Nicholas. Victor's success was bringing the Russian liturgical music masters to the Japanese in their own language. Metr. Sergius invited Victor, an emigré of the Russian civil war, to Tokyo to introduce to the [[Church of Japan|Japanese Church]] the [[Russian Chant|Russian liturgical masterpieces]] of 19th and 20th century, in Japanese. Their association and close collaboration continued until events associated with World War II brought it to an end. | + | [[Image:Edward the Martyr.jpg|100px|left]]The holy and right-believing '''[[Edward the Martyr|King Edward the Martyr]]''' (c. 962 – [[March 18]], 978/979) succeeded his father Edgar of England as King of England in 975, but was murdered after a reign of only a few years. As the murder was attributed to "irreligious" opponents, whereas Edward himself was considered a good Christian, he was [[glorification|glorified]] as ''[[Saint]] Edward the [[Martyr]]'' in 1001; he may also be considered a [[passion-bearer]]. His [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[March 18]], the uncovering of his [[relics]] is commemorated on [[February 13]], and the elevation of his relics on [[June 20]]. |
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| − | '''''Recently featured:''''' [[Akathist]], [[Apostles]], [[Irene Chrysovalantou]], [[Paschal greeting]], [[Holy Week]]. ''Newly [[:Category:Featured Articles|featured articles]] are presented every '''Friday'''.'' | + | '''''Recently featured:''''' [[Victor Pokrovsky]], [[Akathist]], [[Apostles]], [[Irene Chrysovalantou]], [[Paschal greeting]], [[Holy Week]]. ''Newly [[:Category:Featured Articles|featured articles]] are presented every '''Friday'''.'' |
Revision as of 03:06, May 27, 2006
The holy and right-believing
King Edward the Martyr (c. 962 –
March 18, 978/979) succeeded his father Edgar of England as King of England in 975, but was murdered after a reign of only a few years. As the murder was attributed to "irreligious" opponents, whereas Edward himself was considered a good Christian, he was
glorified as
Saint Edward the Martyr in 1001; he may also be considered a
passion-bearer. His
feast day is celebrated on
March 18, the uncovering of his
relics is commemorated on
February 13, and the elevation of his relics on
June 20.
Recently featured: Victor Pokrovsky, Akathist, Apostles, Irene Chrysovalantou, Paschal greeting, Holy Week. Newly featured articles are presented every Friday.
