Kassiane
Ancient Greece
Women Who Loomed Large in Greek History
Women in Greek history have persevered, protected, challenged and led in many realms over the centuries, including religion and the arts.
Greek church
The Hymn of Kassiane: Orthodoxy’s Great Lenten Choral Work
The Hymn of Kassiane, sung every Tuesday of Holy Week was composed by one of the few women writing music during Byzantine times.