A noteworthy release on 29 September 2026, the Feast of the Archangels, is the Gregorian chant album “Defend Us in Battle” by Carolingia – The Ensemble of the Gregorian Chant Academy. The album features 18 Gregorian chants, with a total running time of approximately 86 minutes, and was officially released on 29 September. It draws inspiration from prayers invoking the protection of Archangel Michael, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and the Holy Cross.


Track Listing:


1.    Sancte Michael Archangele Prayer to St. Michael

2.    Alleluia. Sancte Michael

3.    Christe sanctorum decus angelorum Hymn

4.    Litany of St. Michael

5.    Te Joseph Celebrent Hymn

6.    Litany of St. Joseph

7.    Ave Maria… virgo serena Sequence

8.    Sub tuum praesidium

9.    Salve Regina Solemn Tone

10.Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

11.Dies irae Sequence

12.Crux fidelis Hymn

13.Ant. Vir Dei Benedictus + Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux Prayer of the St. Benedict Medal

14.O Cruor Sanguinis St. Hildegard of Bingen

15.Litany of the Precious BloodDigital Only

16.Divine Praises

17.Lorica of St. Patrick (in Latin)

18.Te Deum Hymn


Hear the Album Tracks

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