Troparion: Dormition

This is part of the "Major Feast Day Troparia" playlist. We're an OCA parish. This is the Dormition Troparion sung by St. Mary's choir led by Dn. Gregory Ealy (recently ordained as Fr. Gregory). St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis. October 2nd 2019, Choir Practice. The Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Theotokos: August 28 / August 15 TEXT: In giving birth you preserved your virginity, In falling asleep you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos. You were translated to life, O Mother of Life, And by your prayers, you deliver our souls from death.