Father John El Massih

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o_lord_i_have_cried-t1-dnj-brief-wnbn.pdf

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olihc_fast-_tone_1.mp3

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.)

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doxa_at_aposticha-samaritan_woman-dj-wnbn.pdf

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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gbn-praises-mid-pentecost-dj-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory/Both now (Doxastikon) sung for Mid-Pentecost.  "Having been enlightened by the Resurrection of Christ . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 5/12/2020.

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glory_olihc-myrrh_bearing_sunday-dj-wnbn.pdf

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glory_olihc-myrrh_bearing_sunday-dj.mp3

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at "O Lord, I have cried" sung on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, the 3rd Sunday of Pascha.  "The ointment-bearing women, O Savior . . . ."  (Click on "Listen" to hear Dn. John chant it.)  The Byzantine notation here is written; the typed version will be added later.  Updated 5/16/2021.

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glory_praises-thomas_sunday-dj-wn.pdf

This is the Glory & Both now (Doxastikon) sung at the Praises on Thomas Sunday (New Sunday), the First Sunday after Pascha.  "Eight days after Thy Resurrection, O Jesus . . . ."  Updated 5/4/2021.

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polyeleos-ps134-brief-dj-wnbn.pdf

This is the Polyeleos, Psalm 134, sung on major feasts during Matins.  "O ye servants of the Lord. Alleluia.  Praise ye the Name of the Lord. O ye servants, praise the Lord . . . ."

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doxa-praises-5th_sun_lent-dj-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises of Orthros (Matins) for the 5th Sunday in Lent.  "The kingdom of God is not meat and drink . . . "  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 4/4/2021.

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o_lord_of_hosts-wn.pdf

This is sung during the Great Compline service, and is given here in English and with Arabic phonetics.  "O Lord of Hosts, be with us . . . ."  Updated 2/28/2023.

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o_lord_i_have_cried-t1-8-dnj-brief-wnbn.pdf

These are the quick, brief versions of "O Lord, I have cried," in all 8 tones, sung at Daily Vespers.  (The Byzantine versions will be added when they are finished.) Updated 5/20/2020.  (For recordings of each tone, go to each tone itself listed in this Group.)

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god_is_with_us-dj-wnbn.pdf

This is sung during the Great Compline service.  "God is with us.  Understand all ye nations, and submit yourselves, for God is with us."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 3/3/2020.  (Removed HTM footer 1/27/2021.)

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doxa-praises-0908-nativity_theotokos-dnj-wnbn.pdf

This is the Doxastikon, the Glory & Both now of the Praises for the Nativity of the Theotokos.  "This is the day of the Lord; wherefore, rejoice, O ye nations . . . ."  Updated 9/8/2021.

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apolytikion-phocas-0922-0723.pdf

This Apolytikion is for the Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Synope, sung on July 23rd (for the recovery of his relics) and on September 22nd (his feast day and martyrdom).  "By choosing the Apostles' way of life . . . ."  Updated 8/20/2022, with corrected text.

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kont-peter-paul-0629-wnbn.pdf

The Kontakion of the Chiefs of the Apostles, Peter & Paul, June 29th.  "Thou hast taken to Thyself, O Lord . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 5/31/2023.

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apolytikion-barnabas-bartholomew-0611.pdf

The Apolytikion of the Apostles Barnabas and Bartholomew.  "O holy Apostles Barnabas and Bartholomew . . . ."

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apolytikion-paisios-athonite-0712-wnbn.pdf

The Apolytikion of the Venerable Paisios the Athonite, July 12th, Prosomoion "A citizen of the desert."  "The offspring of Farasa, the adornment of Athos . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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apolytikion-constantine-helen-choral.pdf

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of Constantine & Helen, May 21st.  "Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven . . . ."

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holy_saturday_-_moses_djem.pdf

This refrain is sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning after the 6th Old Testament Reading.  "Let us sing unto the Lord, for He is greatly glorified."

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kont-palm_sunday-dj.pdf

The Kontakion for Palm Sunday.  "Being born upon a throne in Heaven . . . ."

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apolytikion-forefeast_annunciation-0324.pdf

This is the Apolytikion sung on March 24th for the Forefeast of the Annunciation.  "Today the preludes of universal joy . . . ."

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apolytikion-monastics-cheese_fare_sat.pdf

This Apolytikion is sung for the Venerable and God-bearing Monastics (Ascetics) on Cheese Fare Saturday.  "O God of our fathers, who at all times . . . ."

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apolytikion-forty_holy_martyrs-0309.pdf

This is sung for the Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebastia, March 9th.  "Be Thou entreated for the sake of the sufferings of Thy Saints . . . ."

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kont-chains_of_peter-0116-dj-wn.pdf

This Kontakion is sung for the Veneration of the chains of the Apostle Peter, January 16th.  "Let us all extol great Peter . . . ."

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apolytikion-barbara-1204-dj-wnbn.pdf

This Apolytikion (Dismissal Hymn) is for the Great Martry Barbara, December 4th.  "Let us honor Saint Barbara . . . ."  Updated 12/3/2022.

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ninth_ode-nativity-theotokos-dnjohn-wnbn.pdf

This is the Ninth Ode of the First Canon for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, September 8th.  "Most-holy Theotokos, save us, . . . O thou who from thy virginal loins . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 8/22/19.