The Monastic Choir of St. Elisabeth Convent performs Valaam Chant, The Beattitudes

✅ Donate towards our social work: ✏ The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus, and in particular eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew, and four in the Sermon on the Plain in the Gospel of Luke, followed by four woes which mirror the blessings. Each is a proverb-like proclamation, without narrative. The text of the chant: In Thy Kingdom remember us, O Lord, / when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom. Blessed are the poor in spirit, / for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are they that mourn, / for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, / for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, / for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, / for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, / for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, / for they shall be called the sons of God. Blessed are they that are per