O Antiphons
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Linda talks with Fr. Columba Kelly, O.S.B. -- a musicologist and a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey -- about the "O Antiphons" which begin tonight at Vespers and continue through December 23rd. Each Antiphon gives an ancient title for the Messiah -- and calls on the Messiah to come and help his people. These antiphons were later popularized in the Advent carol "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." The music in this segment is perfomed by members of the Washington Men's Camerata. (8:29) ((ST
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