The most famous librettist of his time, Felice Romani, wrote the libretto of the Opera "Anna Bolena" for the Italian composer Donizetti. This Opera is the third joint work of Donizetti and Romani. On the basis of Romani's libretti, the composer wrote ten operas.
The plot of the Opera is based on two tragedies, "Anna Bolena" by the Italian poet, Count Alessandro Pepoli, and "Henry VIII" by the famous French dramatist Marie-Joseph Chénier.
Anna Bolena is the historical figure Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England. In 1536, Anne Boleyn was accused of adultery and incest with her brother and was beheaded at Tower Green on May 19 of the same year.
The premiere of the Opera "Anna Bolena" took place on December 26, 1830, in the Teatro Carcano in Milan.

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. John Chrysostom, On Reading the Bible

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

1 Cor. 15:50-58, Mk. 3:31-4:8

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. Gregory of Tathev, Homily on Temptations (Part II)

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

1 Cor. 15:34-49, Mk. 3:20-30

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. Gregory of Tathev, Homily on Temptations (Part I)