Christ Is Risen Standard English Translation

On March 21, 2012, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, on behalf of all the members of our Holy Eparchial Synod, approved and distributed copies of the standard text and music for the English version of Christos Anesti to all the parishes of our Archdiocese.

Encyclical from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

The National Forum is pleased we have reached this milestone of being able to sing this significant and beautiful hymn of our faith in English as one, wherever we travel and whenever we gather from different parishes and Metropolises, just as we have been able to do with the Greek version.

We encourage church musicians to work with their priests to start singing this version of the English as soon as possible. Various formats for presenting the hymn, in both Greek and English, are posted below. To provide your parish with some ideas for introducing the hymn, a list of practical "tips" for implementing the transition to the approved version has also been prepared.

PLEASE NOTE:  The music and formats are the same as they were in 2013 - there are no changes.

• Christ Is Risen - Western Notation
• Christ Is Risen - Byzantine Notation
• Christ Is Risen - Combined Notations
• Tips for Implementation Sheet
• Order Hymn Cards for Pews

AUDIO RECORDINGS

• Holy Cross Choir singing "Christ Is Risen" in both English and Greek
• Solo Voice: Father Seraphim Dedes (St. Nektarios, Charlotte, NC) chanting “Christ Is Risen” in English
• Youth Choir of Holy Apostles Church in Shoreline, WA singing "Christ Is Risen" in both English and Greek
• Youth Choir of Sts. Constantine and Helen Church in Honolulu, HI singing "Christ Is Risen" in both English and Greek

HARMONIZED VERSIONS

Several composers have offered harmonized versions of the Paschal Hymn for choir use, keeping the text and melody as approved. While these are not specifically endorsed by the Archdiocese or the National Forum, the following arrangements are available:

• Christ Is Risen, English and Greek harmonized by Kevin Lawrence
• Christ Is Risen, English and Greek harmonized by Dr. Tikey Zes
• Christ Is Risen, English and Greek harmonized by Chris Zervos
• Christ Is Risen, English and Greek harmonized by Constantine Limberakis
• Christ Is Risen, English and Greek harmonized by George Anastassiou, adapted by Stan Takis
• Christ Is Risen, English and Greek harmonized by Elia Mastor, adapted by John Crassidis
• Christ Is Risen, English and Greek harmonized by Anna Gallos