#8 - From Mount Lebanon to America w/ Patrick Haddad

In this special episode of Ethos & Yphos, Patrick Haddad, the director of Sons of Antioch, shares the story of his life in Byzantine chant, from his earliest experiences growing up in the Church in Ain Dara, Lebanon, to his years of study, formation, teaching, and service. Patrick reflects on learning chant from a young age, his years with the SEM choir of Mount Lebanon and the Theotokos choir of Beirut, and the teachers, experiences, and traditions that shaped his musical identity. He also discusses his move to the United States, the challenges of adapting to a new environment, and his efforts to teach and cultivate Byzantine chant in America. The conversation then turns to the founding and development of the Sons of Antioch Byzantine Choir: how the choir began, how its mission has evolved, and the milestones that have shaped its work in concerts, recordings, publications, education, and digital media. Patrick also shares an important new chapter in the choir’s history: Sons of Antioch is now a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. He discusses what this means for the choir’s future and how listeners can support its mission through tax-deductible donations at sonsofantioch.us/donate Looking ahead, Patrick reflects on the responsibility of preserving a living tradition while preparing a new generation to receive, serve, and carry it forward. 🎧 Listen to Ethos & Yphos on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you get your podcasts. 🔔 Early access available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SonsofAntioch 🌐 Sons of Antioch Website: https://sonsofantioch.us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofAntioch All links: https://linktr.ee/sonsofantioch #EthosAndYphos #ByzantineChant #SacredMusic #OrthodoxMusic #LiturgicalMusic #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchMusic #SonsOfAntioch