Themes of Christian initiation permeate the Old Hispanic liturgy for three weeks before Easter, culminating in Easter Vigil baptisms. Previous scholars have examined prayers, readings, and sermons detail, exploring their connections with writings Ildephonsus Toledo (d. 667). In this article, we consider rituals from perspectives liturgical movement chant. On Mid-Lent Sunday (three Easter) Palm ...

There are different opinions about when and under which circumstances the baptism of Rus took place. Opinions were differing already in sixteenth century, a version extracted from Chronicle by Joannes Zonaras has been added to assumptions that existed on this point. According Zonaras’ version, during reign Emperor Vasily Macedonian bishop sent order convert pagans. The pagans started express do...