?????? ??? / Rome rejoices in pagan exultation

????? ? ?????? – ????????? ????? (???????) ???? ?????? ?????? (1978-1995) “Rome rejoices in pagan exultation…” – a song by hieromonk Roman (Matyushin) is performed by Maxim Troshin. Translation is my own, therefore is far from being perfect (the suggestions or corrections are always welcomed) Rome rejoices in pagan exultation The stands are full for a reason – The ministers are leading out into the coliseum pit the crucified Christ. The patricians, conspicuous by exility, Didn’t yell indecent “palin!”, They didn’t point fingers in the direction of the suffering, They just gave a thumbs-down sign with dignity. Perhaps the people were taking pleasure in such receptions. And those condemned to truncation In accordance with the sign Were overtaken with a sword. Oh, warriors, why have you forgotten your glory Yesterday you were warriors, now – executioners For delectation of the public You blunt your weapons upon the defenceless. And again those who are old and those who are blatantly young Are lead out for a new torment And all left at the mercy of the public Are thrown one by one to the beasts But the quiet boy went for the sorrows by himself Having crossed himself at hearing the dread growling, He put his hands upon the chest in form of a crucifix And lifted up to the sky his lit-up face. And the king of all animals, raising a veil of dust into the air, Stretched at the child’s feet, growling. And the stands roared: Christian God is mighty and glorious! You are blessed …
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