Digital Chant Stand

Personally, I think the app is absolutely fantastic. The only reason I give it 4 and not a 5 stars, I wish that I could access the services only in the app without having to go to Safari each time to remove the media tab, also having the option to download services for times when Wi-Fi isn’t available would be great to!

The Good: We have to acknowledge DCS is revolutionary and has changed the service landscape in America. They must be commended for this. I hope it will encourage people to learn the services rather than simply becoming a permanent crutch, but that’s not on them. The Bad: The translations are constantly changing and getting progressively worse. Many are to the point of comedy at this point and every chanter talks about it. Moreover, since Ages was subsumed under the GOA, the order and wording of services can be and has been changed at will. This is not a healthy precedent if we become reliant on the DCS tool. This app has been and continues to be glitchy, though I am sure that will improve with time. Recommendation: Use Ages as an outline if you need it but sub the English text for HTM books, which will not change.

I’m a layperson who can read the Greek but cannot understand it so I love having Greek on one side and English on the other, as the church I attend does Sunday Orthros and Liturgy 100% in Greek. I truly appreciate all the hard work and time spent to make this available to pay people! I used to print off a copy each week but now I just use my phone. Such a simple app to use!