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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
These are sung for Pamphilos at Caesarea in Palestine & those with him, February 16th, Prosomoion "As one valiant." "Numbered like the Apostles' choir . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
These stichera are sung for the Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, October 27th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Nestor, blessed athlete of the Lord . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 . . . ."
