Vesperal Stichera

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stichera_on_lihc-0722-mary_magdalene.pdf

These stichera are sung for Mary Magdalene, Myrrh-bearer and Equal to the Apostles, July 22nd, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Thou broughtest sweet myrrh to Christ our God . . . ."

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aposticha-0708-procopius.pdf

These stichera are for the Aposticha at Vespers (or the Praises at Orthros) for the Great-Martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine, July 8th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "From the Heavens thy calling came . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0708-procopius2.pdf

This is the 2nd set of stichera (if called for) for the Great-Martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Thou didst rise up from the East like an exceedingly brilliant star . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0708-procopius1.pdf

This is the 1st set of stichera for the Great-Martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "As set apart by the Lord even from thy mother's womb . . . ."

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aposticha-0713-synaxis_arch_gabriel.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, July 13th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "God, the Mind before the ages . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0713-2stephen_of_mar_sabbas.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Venerable Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery, the second set for July 13th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O Father Stephen, God-bearing Saint . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0713-1synaxis_arch_gabriel.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, the first set for July 13th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "That mind which is truly like to God . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0701-cosmas-damian.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Unmercenaries Cosmas & Damian, July 1st, The Original Melody:  "Having laid up all their hope and expectation in Heaven . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0617-isauros_and_others.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Martyrs Isauros and those with him of Athens, June 17th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "When ye were afflicted with ill-treatment . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0510-alexander-antonina.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Marytr Alexander & Virgin-martyr Antonina of Constantinople, June 10th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Most richly illumined with the light of the Trinity . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0525-3rd_discovery_jb_head.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Third Discovery of the Head of John the Baptist, May 25th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Flashing brighter than the sun itself . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-after-feast_ascension-wed7.pdf

These stichera are sung on Wednesday evening of the 7th week of Pascha, after the Ascension of our Lord, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high."  "Having accomplished salvation for all mankind . . . ."

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aposticha-0521-constantine-helen.pdf

These stichera are sung for Constantine & Helen, May 21st, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "Thou wast first of all the Christian kings . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0502-athanasius-relics.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Recovery of the Relics of St. Athanasius, May 2nd, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Persecutions didst thou endure . . . ."

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aposticha-0425-apostle_mark.pdf

These stichera are sung the Apostle Mark, April 25th, at the Aposticha at Vespers, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "O godly-wise Mark, thou wast the pen of a truly wise and swiftly writing scribe . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0425-apostle_mark.pdf

These are both sets of stichera (3 each) sung for the Apostle Mark, April 25th.  1st Set: Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "To him that wrote down the true God-proclaiming oracles . . . ."  2nd Set: Prosomoioin "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Thou drankest the torrent of delight . . . ."

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aposticha-0423-great_martyr_george.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Great Martyr George, April 23rd, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high."  "With psalms and hymns, now the faithful peoples honor thine all-lauded memory . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0329-jonah-barachisios.pdf

These are sung for the Holy Martyrs Jonah & Barachisios and those with them, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Through many intense and bitter pains . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0324-forefeast-annunciation.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Forefeast of the Annunciation, March 24th (and may also be sung for the Praises), Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "The great mystery that was hid and unknown unto angel-kind . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0323-nikon_199_disciples.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Venerable Nikon and his 199 Disciples, March 23rd, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "With the bridle of abstinence . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0317-patrick.pdf

These stichera are sung for Patrick, bishop of Armagh and enlightener of Ireland, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Not in worldly strength and wisdom . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0317-alexios.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Venerable Alexios, the "Man of God," March 17th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "We know thee to be a man of God . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0301-eudokia.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Venerable-martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis, March 1st, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "First thou firmly strovest in ascetic toils and didst wither up . . . ."

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aposticha-0326-synaxis_of_gabriel.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, March 26th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Gabriel, the chief of Heaven's hosts . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0319-chrysanthos-daria.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Holy Martyrs Chrysanthos and Daria, March 19th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "When thou wast vouchsafed the brightness of divine knowledge inwardly . . . ."