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St. Gregory Palamas Monastery

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), When the sun beheld Thee willingly

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is the Theotokion of the Cross, Stavro-Theotokion, sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "When the sun beheld Thee willingly hanging stretched out on the Cross . . . ."

Theotokion, Rejoice Thou Praise And Boast Of All The World

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is from the Menaion, and is sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Rejoice, thou praise and boast of all the world . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), The all-pure Virgin Gazed on Thee

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion of the Cross is sung at either Vespers or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As it is written."  The all-pure Virgin gazed on Thee . . . ."

Theotokion, With the Rains of the Spirit's Grace

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "With the rains of the Spirit's grace, both bedew and refresh my mind . . . ."

Pamphilos at Caesarea in Palestine & those with him, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are sung for Pamphilos at Caesarea in Palestine & those with him, February 16th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Numbered like the Apostles' choir . . . ."

Neophytos of Nicaea, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Martyr Neophytos of Nicaea, January 21st, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O strange wonder, great and marvelous! A dove descendeth to earth . . . ."

Holy 14,000 Infants, Stichera at the Praises

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Praises

These praises are sung for the Holy 14,000 Infants slain by Herod, December 29th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O the great hardness of Herod's heart . . . ."

Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Dec 23)

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Forefeast and Paramon (Eve) of the Nativity of Christ (Dec 20-24)

These are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ in the flesh, December 23rd, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "The boundless Wisdom of our God . . . ."

Ten Martyrs of Crete, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are sung for the Holy Ten Martyrs of Crete, December 23rd, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Let the decade elect of God . . . ."

Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (Dec 23)

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Forefeast and Paramon (Eve) of the Nativity of Christ (Dec 20-24)

These are the stichera at OLIHC for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ in the flesh, December 23rd, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high . . . ."  "Fulfilled in truth is the saying of Isaiah . . . ."

Juliana of Nicomedia, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

The stichera for the Virgin-Martyr Juliana of Nicomedia, December 21st, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "With the dye of thy holy blood . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion, O Child Who Grantest Wakefulness

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

The Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross) may be sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs."  "O Child, Who grantest wakefulness to all mankind . . . ."

Haggai-the Prophet, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Prophet Haggai (Aggeus), December 16th, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs."  "O glorious Haggai, thou wast God's pure dwelling place and living temple . . . ."

Theotokion, Stretch Out Thine All-Immaculate Arms

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion may be sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion, "As it is written."  "Stretch out thine all-immaculate arms . . . ."

Menas, Eugraphos & Hermogenes of Alexandria, 2nd Set of Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

This is the 2nd set of stichera for the Martyrs Menas, Eugraphus, and Hermogenes, Decembr 10th, Prosomoion, "As one valiant."  "Like three brilliantly shining stars . . . ."

After-feast of the Nativity of Christ, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Dec 29)

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Vesperal Stichera at the Aposticha

These are sung for the After-Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 29th, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "I see a dreadful mystery . . . ."

Markellos, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are sung for our Righteous Father Markellos, Abbot of the Monastery of the Unsleeping, December 29th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Thou was shown unto monks to be . . . ."

Holy 14,000 Infants, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Holy Fourteen Thousand Infants Slain by Herod, December 29th, Prosomoion "As on valiant."  "The transgressor, in seeking out the great Treasure . . . ."

Forefeast of the Entrance of the Theotokos (Nov. 20), Kontakion

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Kontakia of Feasts & Forefeasts

This Kontakion is sung for the Forefeast of the Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple, November 20th, Prosomoion "On this day thou hast appeared."  "The whole world is filled today . . . ."

Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers

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George-Great Martyr (April 23)

These stichera are sung for the Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine, November 3rd, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, thou companion of angel-kind . . . ."

Theotokion, Drive Far Away From My Wretched Heart

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Drive far away from my wretched heart . . . ."

Nestor of Thessalonica, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, October 27th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Nestor, blessed athlete of the Lord  . . . ."

After-feast of the Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross-September 19th, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers

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Vesperal Stichera at the Aposticha

These are sung for the After-Feast of the Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, September 19th, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "Come let us worship reverently . . . ."

Trophimos, Dorymedon and Savvatios, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

 These stichera are sung for the Martyrs Trophimos, Dorymedon and Savvatios, September 19th, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs."  "O Trophimos, while sorely yearning to inherit the delight unending . . . ."

Sophia & Her Daughters, Stichera at the Praises

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Praises

These Praises are sung for the Martyrs Sophia and her daughters, Faith, Love and Hope, September 17th, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand."  "Lord, though Sophia's tender fledglings were tortured . . . ."

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