1 July 2021
As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the iconic series of Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol, S4C is asking viewers to vote for their favourite Hymn.
Presenter Huw Edwards will celebrate the milestone in a special programme of Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol from St David's Hall, Cardiff in the autumn when the BBC National Orchestra of Wales accompanies the hymns, and Huw announces the result of the poll by revealing the Top 10 of Wales' Favorite Hymns.
A panel of experts has already compiled a list of 20 popular hymns, and viewers are now being asked to vote for their favourite hymn.
The panel included Dr Rhidian Griffiths, Huw Tregelles Williams, Delyth Morgans Phillips, Rhiannon Lewis, Trystan Lewis, Reverend Rob Nicholls, Rhodri Darcy, Reverend John Gwilym Jones, Catrin Angharad Jones, Mererid Hopwood, John S Davies and Karen Owen.
Voting is available on the s4c.wales/dechraucanu website and the closing date is midnight on 30 August 2021.
If you are unable to vote online, then contact Rondo production company on 029 2022 3456.
Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol is one of S4C's longest-running series first broadcast by the BBC in 1961.
The series inspired other English-language series such as Songs of Praise, which aired later the same year.
Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol continues to be one of S4C's most popular programmes.
Huw Edwards, Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol Presenter, said:
"I have a very clear opinion on the best hymn! I wonder if the people of Wales will agree?
"This is a great opportunity to celebrate an important element of our culture, and to do so with the help of thousands of S4C viewers.
"I look forward to revealing the result and steer the celebration at St David's Hall in the autumn. "
The list of twenty Hymns includes:
