The legacy of Father Nicolas Lossky in the field of liturgical chant

This article focuses on the legacy of Father Nicolas Lossky in the specific field of Orthodox liturgical chant. Written in the form of a personal testimony, it is one of the contributions to a collection of texts paying tribute to this significant figure in Orthodox theology and liturgy. The author, Cyrille Sollogoub, highlights Father Nicolas Lossky's singular contribution to the practice of and reflection on liturgical chant, a dimension often less well known than his theological works. The main contribution of this article lies in the documentation of a particular aspect of Lossky's work, allowing for a better understanding of the articulation between his theological thought and his concrete commitment to the musical tradition of the Orthodox Church. It thus offers a complementary perspective on a personality whose influence was felt at several levels of ecclesial life.