Great Canon

The Great Canon also known as the Great Canon of Repentance or the Canon of Repentance is a lengthy and penitential canon composed in the seventh century by St. Andrew of Crete. Sung or chanted multiple times throughout Great Lent, it is highly important to the preparation leading up to Pascha during this time for Eastern Orthodox Christians.

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