Sacred Hymns & Memory: Please support my PhD’s Publication!

Imagine stepping into a world where faith, art, and eternal memory intertwine – a world where Byzantine aristocrats chose to be remembered alongside the greatest poets of the Orthodox Church, ensuring that their legacy lived on through sacred song and prayer.

My PhD thesis, awarded summa cum laude – the highest distinction in Germany – unveils this powerful tradition. It explores how five great hymnwriters of the Orthodox Church were not just composers of sacred hymns but also guardians of memory. Depicted in usually near the graves of sponsors, these figures stood as eternal witnesses to the faith, education, and devotion of the deceased, embodying the ceaseless prayers offered for the departed.

Now, I need your help to bring this research to the world. Academic publishing requires substantial funding. With your support, this unique study will become a book with hundreds of images and will find its place in the libraries of scholars, students, and all who cherish Byzantine history and Orthodox tradition.

Join me in bringing this extraordinary story to life! Every contribution, no matter the size, helps preserve and share this incredible heritage.

Donate today and be part of this journey into the heart of the Orthodox faith and art!

Thank you!

Sincerely yours,

Anastasia