Oktoich [Songbook in the Old Church Slavonic language] 1885

Octoich, Moscow 1885, Synodal Typography, published for the Orthodox Theological Seminaries in Chelm and Krzemieniec, pp. 276, dimensions 25 x 19.5 cm. Fine paper, inventory sticker and stamp of the Orthodox Theological Seminary in Chelm, beautiful leather binding. very rare item!

Orthodox Seminary in Chelm - Orthodox seminary operating in the years 1875-1915 in Chelm.

Octoich - the name of the book comes from 8 tones. The book contains liturgical material for services during the week, divided into 8 tones that repeat every 8 weeks. Octoich was arranged by St. John Damascene in the 8th century, St. Joseph the Hymnographer and Theophanes in the 9th century.