Solemn First Vespers Sung by the Viri Galilaei

Solemn First Vespers for the feast of St. Nicholas of Tolentino, Confessor was sung this evening by the Viri Galilaei to celebrate their 10th anniversary. St.Nicholas was an Augustinian – like Pope Leo XIV – and was devoted to prayer for the souls in Purgatory. The service took place at the church of St. Cecilia, Stamford CT.

The Viri Galilaei were founded in 2015. They are devoted to the traditional music of the Catholic Church, especially plainchant. Their founder, David Hughes, took part in the performance of these Vespers. (David Indyk is the present leader of the group) Fr. Richard Cipolla, described as the “founding pastor” of the Viri Galilaei, preached on the importance of the traditional musical heritage of the Church.