Man. Sihastria Putnei - Cantari Bisericesti [OFFICIAL]

Unlike Western polyphony, the music at Sihăstria Putnei follows the monodic Byzantine tradition, where a single melodic line is supported by a drone ( ison ).

An audio CD edited in 2019 featuring the Paraclis of the Mother of God .

You can find the monastery's liturgical music through several official and community-supported channels: Cântări | Mănăstirea Sihăstria Putnei Man. Sihastria Putnei - Cantari bisericesti

Notable recordings include Psalm 102 (5th Tone) and various Axions (hymns to the Virgin Mary) performed in both Romanian and Greek.

Singing is not viewed as an "addition" to prayer but as the prayer itself—a "heightened speech" intended to purify the soul and lead the faithful toward God. Unlike Western polyphony, the music at Sihăstria Putnei

The religious music of is a centerpiece of Romanian Orthodox spirituality, characterized by a refined Byzantine (psaltic) tradition that seeks to create a "heaven on earth" through sound. The monastery's choir is renowned for its preservation of ancient melodic structures and its dedication to liturgical beauty. Core Repertoire and Collections

A cornerstone of their Paschal services, featuring original hymns dedicated to Jesus Christ. Musical Style and Significance Singing is not viewed as an "addition" to

The monastery maintains the use of ancient neumes (Byzantine musical signs), which preserve the canonical structures of Orthodox worship. Key Tracks and Online Presence