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Father John El Massih

Markellos, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

This is sung for Our Righteous Father Markellos, Abbot of the Monastery of the Unsleeping, December 29th.  "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ."

Babylas of Antioch, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

This is the Apolytikion sung for the Hieromartyr Babylas, Bishop of Antioch, September 4th.  "By choosing the Apostles' way of life . . . ."

Euphrosyne, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

This Apolytikion is sung for Our Righteous Mother Euphrosyne, September 25th.  "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ."

Phimi for Metropolitan JOSEPH (choral)

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This is the choral version of the Phimi sung for His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH, at the end of the Hierarchical "Holy God." 

Xenia of St. Petersburg, Prokeimenon

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Prokeimena, Orthros-Lent-Saints

This Prokeimenon is sung for the Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, Fool-for-Christ, January 24th.  "With patience, I waited patiently for the Lord . . . ."  Updated 1/18/2022.

Bright Friday-Most-Holy Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of Feasts & Forefeasts

This Apolytikion is sung on Bright Friday for our Most-Holy Theotokos of the Life-giving Spring, Prosomoion "Awed by the beauty."  "As the life-giving fount, thou didst conceive the Dew . . . ."

George, Kontakion

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George-Great Martyr (April 23)

This Kontakion is sung on April 23rd for the Great-Martyr George the Trophy-Bearer, Prosomoion "Thou who wast raised up."  "Having been cultivated well by the Lord God . . . ."

Akathist: Responses for the Canon & Oikoi

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Akathist Hymn (Service)

These are the Responses to the Canon (Most holy Theotokos, save us) and to the Oikoi in the Akathist itself:  Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom."  "Alleluia."  Updated 3/16/2023.

Theotokion, Unto thee do I commit

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is sung at the end of Paraklesis when it is prayed outside of the Dormition Fast.  "Unto thee do I commit mine every hope . . . ."

Theotokion, Lady do thou receive

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is sung at the end of Paraklesis when it is prayed outside of the Dormition Fast.  "Lady, do thou receive the supplications . . . ."

Benedict of Nursia, Apolytikion

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This Apolytikion is sung for Our Righteous Father Benedict of Nursia, March 14th.  "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ."

Nativity of the Theotokos, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)

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Nativity of the Theotokos (Sept 8)

This is the Megalynarion sung at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, September 8th.  "Virginity is alien to mothers . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

Peter & Paul, Apolytikion (chant)

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Peter & Paul, Chiefs of the Apostles (June 29)

The Apolytikion sung for the Holy, Glorious Apostles Peter & Paul, June 29th.  "O foremost in the ranks of Apostles . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

Peter & Paul, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Praises

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Peter & Paul, Chiefs of the Apostles (June 29)

This is the Glory (Doxastikion) sung at the Praises for the Holy, Glorious Apostles Peter & Paul, June 29th.  "The most solemn festival of the Apostles . . . ."  Updated 7/7/2020.  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

Peter & Paul, Doxastikon (Glory) at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Peter & Paul, Chiefs of the Apostles (June 29)

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at Vespers at "O Lord, I have cried" for The Holy Glorious Apostles Peter & Paul, June 29th.  "By His three-fold question: Peter lovest thou Me? . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

Pentecost, Glory/Both now (Doxastikon) at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Pentecost (50 days after Pascha)

This is the Glory/Both now (Doxastikon) sung for Pentecost at "O Lord, I have cried" in Vespers.  "Come, O ye peoples, let us worship the Godhead of three Hypostases . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Click on "Listen" to hear Deacon John chant it.  Updated 6/4/2020, PM.

O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 8)

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O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions)

This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 8, which may be sung at Daily Vespers.  (The Byzantne version will be added when it is available.)

O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 7)

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O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions)

This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 7, which may be sung at Daily Vespers.  (The Byzantne version will be added when it is available.)

O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 6)

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O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions)

This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 6, which may be sung at Daily Vespers.  (The Byzantne version will be added when it is available.)

O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 5)

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O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions)

This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 5, which may be sung at Daily Vespers.  (The Byzantne version will be added when it is available.)

O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 4)

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O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions)

This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 4, which may be sung at Daily Vespers.  (The Byzantne version will be added when it is available.)

O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 3)

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O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions)

This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 3, which may be sung at Daily Vespers.  (The Byzantne version will be added when it is available.)

O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 2)

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O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions)

This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 2, which may be sung at Daily Vespers.  

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    • O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 1)

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    O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions)

    This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" which may be sung at Daily Vespers.  (The Byzantne version will be added when it is available.)

    Samaritan Woman, Doxastikon at the Aposticha at Vespers

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    Samaritan Woman Sunday

    This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.  It is also sung during the following week of the Samaritan Woman.  "When by Thine ineffable dispensation . . . ."  The Byzantine version will be added when it is available.  Updated 5/19/2020.

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