[bobjam]

It sounds similar to mosque calls because the muslims took their chant style from the Coptic Church when they took over Egypt. It's awesome to hear the Gospels read in that chant.

[NYer]

It sounds similar to mosque calls because the muslims took their chant style from the Coptic Church when they took over Egypt. It's awesome to hear the Gospels read in that chant.

On May 16, 2004, Mar Nasrallah Boutros Cardinal Sfeir, Patriarch of the Maronite Church, concelebrated the Mass with the Holy Father. In recognition of the heritage of the newly ordained St. Nimatullah Al-Hardini, a Maronite monk, the Gospel was read first in Italian and then chanted in Arabic by a Maronite priest. This was immediately followed by the chanting of the Korozooto by a Maronite choir.

Lilmaseehee Yasoo'
Attas Beehoo Walbarakat
Min Ajlee Kalameeheel
Hayee Lana.
Lilmaseehee Yasoo'
Attasbeehoo Walbarakat.

English Translation
Praise, Thanksgiving and Blessing
to Jesus Christ our Lord
For giving us His Words of Life
Praise, Thanksgiving and Blessing
to Jesus Christ our Lord.

The following day, the Maronites filled St. Peter's Basilica for a celebration of their Divine Liturgy, celebrated by the Patriarch.

Thank you, Holy Father, for this great honor and recognition.