Aposticha

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aposticha-0611-synaxis-it_is_truly_meet.pdf

These stichera are sung for The Synaxis of the Icon of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary Called “It is Truly Meet”, June 11th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "God, Who aforetime sent down the Archangel Gabriel . . . ."

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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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doxa_at_aposticha-myrrh-bearing_women-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers sung for the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women.  "Thou Who coverest Thyself with light as with a garment . . . ."

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aposticha-praises-octoechos-sat-t1.pdf

These are sung on Saturday Morning at Orthros (Matins) from the Octoechos, for the Aposticha at the Praises, Tone 1, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "O Savior, we pray Thee to vouchsafe unto those Thou hast translated . . . ."

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aposticha-octoechos-fri-t1-3rdv-o_all-lauded_martyrs.pdf

This is the 3rd verse of the Aposticha at Vespers from the Octoechos for Friday evening, Tone 1, Original Melody:  "O all-lauded Martyrs of the Lord . . . ."  Updated 2/6/2020.

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aposticha-0205-after-feast_pres_lord.pdf

These stichera are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the After-Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, February 5th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "In truth the most brilliant Ark of God . . . ."

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aposticha-praises-0204-after-feast.pdf

These stichera and Glory/Both now are for the Aposticha at the Praises for the After-Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, February 4th, Prosomoion "O House of Ephratha."  "Christ, Adam's Ransomer, is now born of the Virgin . . . ."  Updated 3/2/2021.

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aposticha-0204-after-feast_pres_lord.pdf

This is the Aposticha at Vespers sung for the After-Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, February 4th, Prosomoion, "O House of Ephratha."  "Come, Elder Simeon, receive the Lord of Glory . . . ."

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aposticha-1124-after_feast.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Aposticha for the After-feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 24th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Come, all ye feast-lovers, let us honor with songs and hymns . . . ."  NOTE:  When November 24th falls on a Sunday, these stichera (not the verses) are used in "O Lord, I have cried."

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aposticha-1019-john_of_kronstadt.pdf

These are the Aposticha stichera for Our Righteous and God-bearing Father John, Archpriest of Kronstadt and Wonderworker, October 19th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Rejoice, reconciler of men with God . . . ."

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jacob_of_hamatoura-07-gbn-aposticha-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory and Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th.  "O righteous father Jacob . . . Rejoice, O Mother of the Lord."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 10/4/2021.

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aposticha-octoechos-mon-t4.pdf

These Aposticha stichera are from the Octoechos, for Tone 4 on Monday Vespers, Original Melody: "O Lord, although I desired to blot out."  Updated 7/4/2022.

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aposticha-praises-pentecost-friday_after.pdf

These stichera are for the Aposticha at the Praises for Friday Orthros (Matins) after Pentecost, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Of old, Elias, the fire-breathing zealot was conveyed up . . . ."

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aposticha-pentecost-friday_after.pdf

These are sung on Thursday evening for Friday Vespers after Pentecost, Prosomoion" O all-lauded martyrs."  "The All-holy Spirit let us praise, Who proceedeth from the Father . . . ."

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aposticha-praises-pentecost-thursday_after.pdf

The stichera are for the Aposticha at the Praises for Thursday morning after Pentecost, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "By the Spirit's divine descent . . . ."

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aposticha-pent-thurs-7thwk.pdf

These stichera are from the Pentecostarion, sung on Wednesday night for Thursday of the 7th week, Prosomoion "Ye angelic hosts."  "That Thou mightest raise me . . . ."  Updated 5/24/2022.

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aposticha-0309-forty_holy_martyrs.pdf

These are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebastia, March 9th, Prosomoion "Rejoice"  "Come ye, O brethren, come . . . ."

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aposticha-0124-xenia_of_st_petersburg.pdf

These are sung for the Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, Fool-for-Christ, January 24th, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "Wearing tattered clothes no thief would steal . . . ."

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aposticha-praises-0105-paramon.pdf

These are sung for the Paramon (Eve) of Theophany (Epiphany) of Christ, January 5th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Lo, now the King is come . . . ."  Updated 12/1/19.

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aposticha-0105-paramon.pdf

These are sung for the Paramon (Eve) of Theophany (Epiphany), January 5th, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "O earth, and all things on the earth . . . ."

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aposticha-0107-synaxis_jb.pdf

These are sung for the Synaxis of Holy Prophet, Forerunner & Baptist John, January 7th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "When John the Forerunner saw Thee drawing near him . . . ."  Updated 1/4/2023.

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aposticha-0106-theophany.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, January 6th.  "O Christ God, when John saw thee advancing to him . . . ."

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aposticha-vesp-first_sat-nov-raphael.pdf

These are sung on the First Saturday of November for St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "O Father Raphael, who can tell of thy toil . . . ."

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aposticha-1111-menas-victor-vincent-stephanie.pdf

These stichera are sung as the Aposticha at Vespers on November 11th for the Martyrs Menas of Egypt, Victor & Stephanie of Damascus, and Vincent of Spain, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Pierced with caltrops, O brave Menas . . . ."  Updated 10/29/18.

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aposticha-1018-apostle_luke.pdf

The Aposticha at Vespers for the Holy Apostle & Evangelist Luke, October 18th, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Richly was grace poured forth on thy lips . . . ."