Troparion | Ecclesiastical Hymnology Evolution
First emerging between the 4th and 5th centuries, the Troparion became a cornerstone of Byzantine liturgical practice over the coming eras. Deriving its name from the Greek word “tropos” denoting “a way or manner,” these short ecclesiastical hymns of primarily triumphal character serve varied functions in Orthodox ritual. Though the earliest Troparia have been lost, […]