Vesperal Stichera

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aposticha-1223-forefeast.pdf

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 . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1223-ten_martyrs_of_crete.pdf

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

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stichera_on_lihc-1223-forefeast.pdf

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 . . . ."

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aposticha-1221-forefeast-nativity.pdf

These are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ in the flesh, December 21st, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Now are the prophecies fulfilled of all the Prophets . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1221-juliana.pdf

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

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stichera_on_lihc-1221-forefeast.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ in the flesh, December 21st, Prosomoioin "Unto them that fear thee."  "Lo, this is our God; none other shall be held in compare to Him . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0112-tatiana.pdf

These are chanted for the Holy Martyr Tatiana of Rome, January 12th, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When thou wast illumined with the light of the Holy Spirit . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1216-haggai.pdf

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 . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1210-menas_et_al2.pdf

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 . . . ."

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nativity-christ_aposticha-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Aposticha sung at Vespers for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "A great and marvellous wonder is brought to pass this day . .  ."

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aposticha-1229-after_feast_nativity.pdf

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

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stichera_on_lihc-1229-markellos.pdf

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 . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1229-holy_infants.pdf

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 . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1222-anastasia.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Holy Great Martyr Anastasia, the Deliverer from Potions, December 22nd, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "How great is the beauty past compare . . . ." Updated 12/22/

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stichera_on_lihc-1222-forefeast.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ, December 22nd, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Now that never-setting Sun doth speed His journey . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1208a-forefeast-patapios.pdf

This is the first set of stichera sung for December 8th, for the Forefeast of the Conception of the Theotokos and St. Patapios of Thebes, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Come, O ye people, and let us now form a spiritual choir . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1120-forefeast-entrance-theo.pdf

These are sung for the Forefeast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 20th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "As they resplendently lead in the Ever-virgin Maid . . . ."

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aposticha-1103-dedicate_st_george_church.pdf

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 . . . ."

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aposticha-1027-after-feast-demetrios.pdf

These are sung for the After-feast of the Great-Martyr Demetrios, October 27th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Christ, the noetic Myrrh . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1027-nestor.pdf

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

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stichera_on_lihc-octoechos-wed-t1.pdf

These are the two sets of stichera from the Octoechos for Wednesday night Vespers in Tone 1: 1st Set: Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "O glorious Apostles of Christ God . . . ."  2nd Set: Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Hovering round the sweet flowers . . . ."

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aposticha-0919-after-feast.pdf

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 . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0919-trophimos_et_al.pdf

 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 . . . ."

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aposticha-0917-after-feast.pdf

These are sung for the After-feast of the Elevation (Exaltation) of the Holy Cross, September 17th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Seeing the Cross's Wood exalted . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0917-sophia_and_daughters.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Martyrs Sophia and her daughters Faith, Love and Hope, September 17th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Bound to one another by the law of nature . . . ."