Mitrī al-Murr (Arabic: متري المر; Greek: Μίτρι Ελ Μούρ; also Mitri El Murr; 7 November 1880 – 31 August 1969[1]) was a Lebanese deacon, composer, scholar and the Archon Protopsaltis (first cantor) of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch, from 1912 until his death.[2] He was born in Tripoli.[1]

He is known for his sophisticated compositions of Orthodox Church music.[2]

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  1. ^ a b "Μίτρι Ελ Μούρ / Mitri El Murr (1880 - +1969)". analogion.com. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b Racy, Ali Jihad (2001). "Lebanon". Grove Music Online. Oxford, England, US: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.16186. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.