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Cherubikon (the Cherubic Hymn)

under Emperor Justin II (565–578) · 6th century · Also known as Χερουβικόν, Cherouvikon

The Cherubikon, or Cherubic Hymn, is sung at the Great Entrance of the Byzantine liturgy, the procession in which the gifts of bread and wine are carried to the altar. It was added to the Divine Liturgy under Emperor Justin II (565–578), when the room where the gifts were prepared had been separated from the room where they were consecrated.

Songs in history

Cherubikon (the Cherubic Hymn)c. 570

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Cherubikon (the Cherubic Hymn). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/cherubikon
MLA
“Cherubikon (the Cherubic Hymn).” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/cherubikon. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Cherubikon (the Cherubic Hymn).” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/cherubikon.
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The Epoch Institute (2026) ‘Cherubikon (the Cherubic Hymn)’, The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. Available at: https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/cherubikon (Accessed: ).

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