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Saint Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral Commemorates Archbishop Dmitri with Premiere of New Divine Liturgy by Nicholas Reeves

Saint Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral in Dallas held services on August 28 and 30 to premiere Nicholas Reeves’ “The Divine Liturgy for Small and Large Choirs,” marking the 15th anniversary of Archbishop Dmitri’s passing. The services featured choirs, a letter from the late archbishop, and remarks by Bishop Gerasim on Orthodox artists.

Saint Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral in Dallas was filled to capacity on Friday, August 28, and Sunday, August 30, for the premiere of “The Divine Liturgy for Small and Large Choirs” by composer Nicholas Reeves.

A chamber male choir sang the liturgical responses during Friday’s service, while Sunday’s Hierarchical Divine Liturgy featured two choirs, with portions of the new work performed by ensembles ranging from a trio to a quartet and quintet. The Cathedral’s Director of music, Christopher Reeves, oversaw the long-term planning of the weekend which took nearly four years to realize. Presiding over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was His Grace Bishop Gerasim of Fort Worth, Locum Tenens of the Diocese of the South.

The services commemorated the 15th anniversary of the falling asleep of His Eminence Archbishop Dmitri (Royster) , whose life and ministry had a profound influence on the growth of Orthodox Christianity in the American South.

Following Friday’s service, a letter authored by the late Archbishop Dmitri was read to the congregation. In it, Archbishop Dmitri called upon Christians neither to fear technological advancement nor to harshly criticize non-Christians in contemporary society, but instead to remain steadfast in their faith amid a culture that increasingly values permissiveness over faithfulness to God. Particular emphasis was placed on the responsibility of parishes to become better followers of Christ by dedicating greater attention and resources to serving the poor.

At the conclusion of Sunday’s Divine Liturgy, Bishop Gerasim reflected on the growing presence of Orthodox artists working in the United States. He noted the contributions of iconographers, architects, filmmakers, composers, and other artists to the life of the Church—many of whom are members of Saint Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral.

The premiere of Reeves’s “Divine Liturgy for Small and Large Choirs” formed part of this broader commemoration of the late Archbishop, bringing together sacred music, liturgical worship, and the continuing artistic life of the Orthodox Church in America.

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