Chrisanthos of Madytos
Greek archimandrite, chanter and teacher of music
About Chrisanthos of Madytos
Lived 1770 – 1846 (aged 75–76). Chrisanthos of Madytos was a music theorist, composer, eastern Orthodox priest and metropolitan.
Chrysanthos of Madytos (; 1846) was a Greek poet, chanter, Archimandrite, and Archbishop, born in Madytos. In preparation of the first printed books of Orthodox chant, he was responsible for a reform of the Byzantine notation within the New Music School of the Patriarchate, along with Gregorios the Protopsaltes and Chourmouzios the Archivist who transcribed the traditional repertory into the Chrysanthine notation.
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Chrysanthos and the reform of Orthodox chant
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Who was Chrisanthos of Madytos?
Greek archimandrite, chanter and teacher of music
When was Chrisanthos of Madytos born?
Chrisanthos of Madytos was born in 1770 in Madytos, Bursa.
When did Chrisanthos of Madytos die?
Chrisanthos of Madytos died in 1846.
What was Chrisanthos of Madytos's occupation?
Chrisanthos of Madytos was a music theorist, composer, eastern Orthodox priest and metropolitan.
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· Wikipedia: Chrisanthos of Madytos
· DBpedia: Chrysanthos of Madytos
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chrisanthos of Madytos. https://biography.guide/chrisanthos-of-madytos/
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