Syriac Hymnal

Full Description of the Syriac Hymnal App

The Syriac Hymnal App — A Complete Syriac Chant Tradition in the Palm of Your Hand
For centuries, the sacred hymns of the Syriac Church have echoed through churches, monasteries, and hearts across the world. These melodies, steeped in devotion, prayer, and history, have guided generations in their spiritual journey. Now, for the first time, the Syriac Hymnal App brings this timeless heritage to the fingertips of the global Syriac community, uniting centuries of sacred music into an intuitive and engaging digital experience. Its purpose is to provide a unified, standardized system of chant for Syriac churches everywhere, helping preserve and transmit this rich tradition.
Whether you are a choir member, clergy, student, or devoted worshipper, this app serves as a comprehensive guide to Syriac liturgical music. From Qudosh ‛Idto (consecration of the Church) to every Sunday and feast day throughout the liturgical year, the app offers an organized, intuitive system for every hymn, tone, and chant tradition. It includes musical notation, Syriac text with Latin and Arabic transliteration, and translations in English, Arabic, Swedish, and more.
Explore every hymn category applied to all celebrations across the liturgical year: Post-Gospel Hymns (Bothar Ewangeliyon), Middle Hymns (Qathuliqi), Concluding Hymns (Hutomo), processions (Dawro or Zuyoho), the fixed hymns of the Holy Qurbono (Qurobo Alohoyo), as well as miscellaneous hymns—spiritual, church-related, or devotional songs. Each hymn comes with text, tone, chant tradition, and where available, musical notation and audio recordings, allowing users to listen, learn, and perform with confidence and devotion.
Key Features That Bring the Tradition to Life:
• Explore hymns by feast, Sunday, tone (Qinto), or category
• Play audio recordings and view musical notation directly on your device
• Search easily in Syriac script or Latin letters
• Follow the Church calendar and discover hymns assigned to every moment of the liturgical year
• Clean, modern, and user-friendly interface designed for phones and tablets
• Perfect for choirs, clergy, students, families, and worshippers at all levels
More than just an app, the Syriac Hymnal App is a revival of a sacred musical heritage. It bridges generations, preserving melodies that have resonated through churches for centuries, while equipping the younger generation to learn, engage with, and cherish this living tradition. From inspiring choirs and clergy to helping families and students connect with the rhythms of worship, it empowers everyone to participate fully in the Syriac liturgical life.
Feel the joy of singing alongside generations past. Witness the beauty of hymns that have shaped faith for thousands of years. Let your devotion grow as you explore every feast, every Sunday, and every tone with clarity and precision. With its intuitive search, clear labeling, and organized content, the app makes learning, practicing, and performing Syriac hymns simple, inspiring, and meaningful.
Join a global movement of worshippers, students, and music lovers rediscovering the depth of Syriac chant. The Syriac Hymnal App is your companion for preserving sacred melodies, exploring the rhythms of the liturgical year, and deepening your connection with one of the world’s oldest Christian musical traditions.
Download today and let the Syriac Hymnal App guide you, inspire you, and connect you to a living heritage of faith and music that has endured for millennia. Experience, preserve, and celebrate this sacred musical tradition—your journey through the liturgical year starts here.