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From the CD, Sanctuary: A Cathedral Concert. www.kitka.org

CD cover Illustration: Catherine Rose Crowther
Kitka photography: Pixie Vision Productions (www.pixievisionproductions.com)

Source and Translation:
Kartli-kakheti region, Eastern Georgia, traditional, from the repertoire of the Rustavi Choir
Georgia adopted Christianity in the 4th century. Georgian church music, while influenced by monotone Byzantine chant, blossomed into three-part harmony long before polyphony was accepted elsewhere as a part of Christian sacred music practice. This song, dating from the 12th century, is a centerpiece of the Georgian orthodox liturgy. Holy God, Holy Immortal, Holy Almighty, have mercy on us.