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Vesperal Stichera

Holy Saturday Great Vespers, Stichera at the Aposticha

These are the stichera at the Aposticha at Great Vespers on Great & Holy Saturday (Holy Friday afternoon), The Original Melody "When he took thee."  "When he took Thee dead from off the Tree . . . ."

Lent-5th Wednesday of Lent, 24 Penitential Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are the 24 Penitential stichera sung at OLIHC on the 5th Wednesday of Lent, Prosomoion "O Lord, although I desired to blot out."  "All of my life hath been vainly wasted . . . I am weighed down with a heavy burden . . . ."  Updated 7/4/2022.

Lent-5th Wednesday of Lent, 1st metered Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are the first metered stichera sung on the 5th Wednesday of Lent, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand."  "Thou hast shown forth Thy most sacred disciples . . . Having the season of the Fast as an ally . . . ."

Lent-6th Wednesday of Lent, 7th & 6th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are the 7th & 6th stichera (10, 9, 8, 7, 6

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  • Lent-5th Sunday Evening of Lent, 6th & 5th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These are the 6th & 5th stichera (10, ... 6, 5) sung on the 5th Sunday of Lent in the Evening, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "Though rich, Thou, O Christ, becames poor . . . In wickedness woefully made rich . . . ."

    Aristarchos, Pudens and Trophymos of the Seventy, 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 Apostles Aristarchos, Pudens & Trophymos of the 70, April 14th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "O all-wise Apostles, with the word of divine and saving knowledge . . . ."

    Lent-5th Thursday of Lent, 7th & 6th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are the 7th & 6th stichera (10, 9, 8, 7, 6

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  • Lent-4th Sunday Evening of Lent, 6th & 5th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These are the 6th & 5th stichera (10, ... 6, 5) sung on the 4th Sunday of Lent in the Evening, Prosomoion "The power of the Cross."  "Ye faithful, let us show forth . . . Now having passed through . . . ."

    Lent-4th Wednesday of Lent, 7th & 6th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are the 7th & 6th stichera (10, 9, 8, 7, 6) sung on the 4th Wednesday of Lent, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "Come, let us completely wash our souls . . . O Cross, the Apostles' boast and joy . . . ."

    Lent-3rd Sunday Evening of Lent, 6th & 5th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These are the 6th & 5th stichera (10, ... 6, 5) sung on the 3rd Sunday of Lent in the Evening, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand."  "O Lord, Who freely hast spread out Thy divine hands . . . Lord, in the multitude of Thy great compassions . . . ."

    Lent-3rd Wednesday of Lent, 7th & 6th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are the 7th & 6th stichera (10, 9, 8, 7, 6) sung on the 3rd Wednesday of Lent, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "O apostles, seers of God . . . All the wealth Thou gavest me . . . ."

    Lent-2nd Wednesday of Lent, 5th Sticheron at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    This is the 5th sticheron (7, 6, 5) at OLIHC sung on the 2nd Wednesday of Lent, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "O apostles of Christ God, ye brilliant lights of  the earthborn . . . ."

    Lent-2nd Wednesday of Lent, 8th Sticheron at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    This is the 8th sticheron (10, 9, 8) at OLIHC sung on the 2nd Wednesday of Lent, Original Melody, "O all-lauded Martyrs of the Lord . . . ."

    Lent-1st Sunday of Lent-The Sunday of Orthodoxy Evening, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These are the first 2 stichera that are sung on the Evening of the 1st Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Freely give compunction and complete estrangement from evil things . . . ."

    Antypas of Pergamum, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are sung for the Hieromartyr Antypas, Bishop of Pergamum, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "Thou most richly drewest forth the grace . . . ."

    Titus the Wonderworker, 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 Venerable Titus the Wonderworker, April 2nd, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O Father Titus of godly mind . . . ."

    Lent-3rd Sunday of Lent-Sunday of the Cross, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These stichera are sung on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of the Cross, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Shine the bright lightning-bolts of thy grace . . . ."

    Lent-2nd Sunday of Lent-St Gregory Palamas, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These stichera are sung on the 2nd Sunday of Lent for St. Gregory Palamas, Prosomoion "With what fair crowns."  "With what fair crowns of praise shall we crown the divine and all-laudable hierarch . . . ."

    Lent-1st Sunday of Lent-The Sunday of Orthodoxy, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These stichera are sung on the 1st Sunday of Lent, The Sunday of Orthodoxy, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "By the Spirit all inspired . . . ."

    Octoechos-Wednesday Vespers-Tone 3, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are sung on Wednesday evening from the Octoechos in Tone 3, Prosomoion "The power of Thy Cross."  "O friend of man, compassionate and only merciful . . . ."

    Lenten Triodion, Penitential Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (Tone 4)

    These are the Penitential Stichera taken from the Triodion for Tone 4, The Original Melody, "O Lord, although I desired to blot out . . . ."  Updated 7/4/2022.

    Octoechos-Wednesday Vespers-Tone 2, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are from the Octoechos, sung at Wednesday Vespers for Tone 2, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "Seen to be the trumpets of the Word . . . ."

    Hieromartyrs of Cherson, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are sung for the Hieromartyrs of Cherson, March 7th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "O all-lauded Hierarchs and unconquered Martyrs of Jesus Christ . . . ."

    Cheese Fare (Forgiveness) Sunday, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Cheese Fare (Forgiveness) Sunday

    These are sung on the Sunday of Forgiveness (Cheese Fare), Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "After taking me as dust out of the earth . . . ."

    Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are sung on the Sunday of the Last Judgment (Meat Fare), Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "When Thou art about to come to execute righteous judgment . . . ."

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