Skip to Navigation

Sacred Music Library

The Department of Sacred Music is pleased to offer free of charge to you the Liturgical Music PDF Library. For any comments or suggestions, please contact us.

When you look at music on the web site, and wish to download it to replace something else, please look at the footer of the page to see the revision number (Rev. 1, e.g.) or the date to make sure that it is the latest one out there, or at least later than the one you currently have.

The music listed below is in alphabetical order according to either Title, or Season (like Lent or Feast Days), or is Grouped according to type of hymns (such as Antiphons, Communion Hymns, etc.). If it is a Group heading, click on the title of the Group, for example, "Annunciation to the Theotokos," and then all the hymns in that group will unfold under the title.  Then click on the title of the hymn you wish to see or download.

To SEARCH for a particular hymn, you may either
     1) scroll down (or click on the letter of the section you'd like) and find it alphabetically; and click on the Title or the Group Heading, or
     2) type a few words of the Title or beginning words of the hymn in the Search Box and click Apply, or
     3) click on one of the Keywords in the table shown below, or in the right column next to each hymn.
       Then, you must click on the title of the hymn itself in order to open up the PDF file to view it or download it.
If you search for a hymn, or click on one of the Keywords, only hymns associated with that Search or Keyword will display. To go back to the full listing, click on the link "Show All Files." If you cannot find a particular hymn, please send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Keywords

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Title & Description Keywords
A
A Good Word [Listen]

Selected verses from Psalm 44, sung as the Polyeleos for Marian feasts.  Click on the MIDI file (Listen) to hear how it sounds.

Abercius the Wonderworker, Kathisma at Orthros/Matins

This is the Kathisma sung at Matins (Orthros) for St. Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis and Equal-to-the-Apostles, October 22nd, Prosomoion "By conceiving the wisdom."  "By the working of God, thou wast girt about . . . ."

After-feast of the Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross-September 17th, Stichera at the Aposticha at the Praises

These stichera are sung for the After-Feast of the Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, September 17th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "With the most precious Cross . . . ."

After-feast of the Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross-September 19th, Stichera at the Aposticha at the Praises

These stichera are sung for the After-Feast of the Elevation (Exaltation) of the Holy Cross, September 19th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Sin's deadly undergrowth is pruned away . . . ."

Akathist Hymn (Service)Group of files
All Saints SundayGroup of files
Alleluia

Sung in the key of G, for larger choirs.

Alleluia for warmup of voices

This Alleluia may be sung to warmup your voice before chanting and singing, as you pray at the same time.

Alleluia in Lent

This Alleluia replaces "God is the Lord" during Orthros/Matins on weekdays during the Lenten season.

Alleluia-with verses, sung during Holy Week

This Alleluia is sung during the first 4 days of Holy Week at Matins.  Verses begin:  "My spirit seeks thee early in the nightwatches . . . ."

Alleluias during Lent

These are the Alleluias sung during Lenten Orthros (Matins) in all 8 tones. (Updated 3-10-16)

AnaphoraGroup of files
Andrew the Apostle (Nov 30th)Group of files
Annunciation to the Theotokos (March 25)Group of files
Anthony the Great (Jan 17)Group of files
AntiphonsGroup of files
Archangels, Festal Troparia after Psalm 50

These are the troparia and idiomelon sung after Psalm 50 for the Synaxis of the Archangels, November 8th.  "Glory . . . Through the intercessions of the incorporeals . . . Both now . . . Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . Have mercy . . . O divine incorporeals . . . ."

Arise, O God

Sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning

As Many Of You As Have Been BaptizedGroup of files
Ascension of our Lord (40 days after Pascha)Group of files
Ascension of our Lord-After-Feast, Entrance Hymn

This is the Entrance Hymn sung during the After-Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.  "Come let us worship . . . O Son of God, who didst rise from us in glory to the heavens . . . ."

Ascension of our Lord-After-Feast, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (Monday-7th week)

These stichera are sung on Monday evening (for Tuesday) of the 7th week of Pascha, after the Ascension of our Lord, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Thou didst suffer as a man . . . ."  Updated on 5/18/2021.

Ascension of our Lord-After-Feast, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (Tuesday-7th week)

These stichera are sung on Tuesday evening (for Wednesday) of the 7th week of Pascha, after the Ascension of our Lord, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "As thy godly disciples watched . . . ."

Ascension of our Lord-After-Feast, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (Wednesday-7th week)

These stichera are sung on Wednesday evening for Thursday 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 . . . ."  Updated 5/18/2021.

Ascension of our Lord-After-Feast, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Tuesday-7th week)

These are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the After-feast of Ascension, on Tuesday night Vespers (for Wednesday) of the Seventh Week of Pascha, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "O marvel never seen . . . ."

Athanasius & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria (Jan 18)Group of files
Athanasius of Athos (July 5th)Group of files
Awed by the beauty of thy virginity

Theotokion of the first kathisma of Mode III Resurrectional Matins. Also sung at the end of the Salutations to the Theotokos service on Fridays of Great Lent.

B
Baptism, Sacrament of

Chant and Choral music for the Sacrament of Baptism.  UPDATED  8/11/19.  NEW MUSIC, CORRECTED ORDER, and file name.

Beatitudes, The [Listen]

The Beatitudes is sung in the Slavic tradition during the Little Entrance.

Before CommunionGroup of files
Before Thy CrossGroup of files
Beheading of John the Baptist (August 29th)Group of files
Beheading of John the Baptist-Leave-taking (Aug 30th), Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Leave-taking of the Beheading of John the Baptist, August 30th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "The senseless and iniquitous King Herod . . . ."

Beheading of John the Baptist-Leave-taking (Aug 30th), Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Leave-taking of the Beheading of John the Baptist, August 30th, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high."  "O prophet, Forerunner and incarnate angel . . . ."

Behold the Bridegroom (Arabic version with English phonetics)

This is the Troparion sung on Palm Sunday night, Holy Monday & Tuesday night, during the Bridegroom Matins/Orthros, in Arabic with English phonetics. 

Benedict of Nursia, Apolytikion

This Apolytikion is sung for Our Righteous Father Benedict of Nursia, March 14th.  "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ."

Bless, O Lord, Thy Servants

Sung at weddings

Bless, O Lord, Thy Servants

Sung at weddings

Blessed Be the Name of the LordGroup of files
Blind Man Sunday, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises sung on the Sunday of the Blind Man, the 6th Sunday of Pascha.  "Who can tell of Thy mighty works, O Christ . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 5/19/2020.

Blind Man Sunday, Katavasia (Ode 9)

This is the Katavasia of the 9th Ode for the Sunday of the Blind Man, the 6th Sunday of Pascha.  "Thou who art God's Mother . . . ."  Updated 5/15/2023.

Blind Man Sunday, Katavasiae (Odes 1-8)

These are the Katavasiae of Odes 1-8 sung on the Sunday of the Blind Man, the 6th Sunday of Pascha.  "To our Savior and God, Who led His people dry shod . . . ."  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.  Updated 5/15/2023.

Bridegroom Matins-Palm Sunday evening, Aposticha

This is the Aposticha sung on Palm Sunday evening at the Holy Monday Bridegroom Orthros.  "The mother of the sons of Zebedee . . . ."

Byzantine Guide to the Tones

An introductory help and guide to the scales of each tone for Byzantine Chant.  Updated 8/30/18.

Byzantine Guide to the Tones: Mneumonic Verses [Listen]

A singable guide to each tone in Byzantine chant, syllabic style only. (Not to be actually sung in church, though!)  Click on [Listen] to hear this being sung.

Byzantine Tone Formulae

A comprehensive chart for understanding the 8 Byzantine Tones

C
Carols of the NativityGroup of files
Cheese Fare (Forgiveness) SundayGroup of files
Cheese Fare Saturday, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

These are sung on Cheese Fare Saturday, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "Ye that in truth renounced the world . . . ."  Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Let us in gladness praise with hymns . . . ."

Cheese Fare Saturday, Stichera at the Praises

These Praises are sung on Cheese Fare Saturday, Prosomoin "The Paradise of Eden."  "Let us, the faithful, all extol in hymns . . . ."

Cherubic HymnsGroup of files
Children's Music 1

This is the first set of Children's music for our youngest children, ages Pre-school to 6 years old.

Children's Music 2

This is the second set of Children's music, for ages 7-12 years old.

Christ is RisenGroup of files
Circumcision of Christ/Basil the Great (Jan 1)Group of files
Come Let Us Worship

Convention music-40A

Come Let Us Worship (choral)

This version of "O Come, Let Us Worship" is for larger choirs able to split each part.  It is a part of Richard's "The Chants of Vespers."

Communion HymnsGroup of files
Communion Hymns for the Year

25 communion hymns for all occasions throughout the liturgical year.  Updated 6/28/2021.

Conception of John the Baptist (Sept 23)Group of files
Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna (Dec 9)Group of files
Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem (Sept. 13/Dec 9)Group of files
Constantine & Helen (May 21st)Group of files
Cyrus & John (Jan 31), Apolytikion

This is the Apolytikion sung for the Holy and Wonderworking Unmercenaries Cyrus and John, January 31st.  "Since Thou hast given us the miracles . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

D
Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming (October 26)Group of files
DismissalsGroup of files
Divine Liturgy - 2-part

This music is for smaller or mission choirs, having only a melody and an ison (bass note), in the key of C-major.

Divine Liturgy - 3-part

Three-part music for smaller choirs, in the key of F.

Divine Liturgy - 4-part

This music is in 4-part harmony, in the key of D, by Richard Toensing.  Updated: 1/27/13.

Divine Liturgy - 4-part choral

This is a complete setting of music for the Divine Liturgy in E-flat and B-flat.  Updated 8/26/2020.

Divine Liturgy - English version of the Arabic

The Divine Liturgy by Professor Michael Hilko, sung by many of our choirs in the 1950s and 1960s, is now available in English.  Updated.

Divine Liturgy - Major setting

This is Dr. Karam's major setting for the Liturgy. Updated 1/13/14.

Divine Liturgy - Minor setting

This is Prof. Karam's minor setting of the Divine Liturgy.

Divine Liturgy for Congregational Singing

by Richard Toensing

Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom in Tone 3 by Fr. John FinleyGroup of files
Dormition of Anna, Mother of the Theotokos (July 25th)Group of files
Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15)Group of files
E
Eleutherios, Bishop of Illyria (Dec 15th)Group of files
Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross (Sept 14)Group of files
Elias (Elijah) the Prophet (July 20th)Group of files
Entrance (Presentation) of the Theotokos into the Temple (Nov 21)Group of files
Entrance HymnsGroup of files
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple-After-Feast, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 22nd, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O strange wonder, great and marvelous! Today by visible signs . . . ."

Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple-After-Feast, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Nov 24th)

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."

Eothinon 01, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Praises for the First Eothinon (Matins Gospel).  "As the disciples were hastening to the mountain . . . ."

Eothinon 01, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises

The Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises for Eothinon 01.  "As the disciples were hastening to the mountain . . . ."  Updated 1/26/24.

Euthymios the Great (January 20th)Group of files
Euthymius the Great, Kathisma in Orthros/Matins

This is the Kathisma sung in Orthros/Matins for Our Righteous Father Euthymius the Great, January 20th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the Wisdom."  "Taking on thee the poverty borne by Him . . . ."  Updated 6/8/2023.

Evlogetaria of the Resurrection

These are the Evlogetaria of the Resurrection, sung throughout the year during Orthros (Matins) when celebrating the Resurrection of Christ, on most Sunday, Lazarus Saturday & the Paschal Season.  "Blessed art thou, O Lord . . . The assembly of Angels was amazed . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

ExaposteilariaGroup of files
Exaposteilarion of the Bridegroom Matins (Arabic version with English phonetics)

This is the Exaposteilarion sung at the Bridegroom Matins on the first 3 days of Holy Week, as sung by Metropolitan Ilyas Kurban, in Arabic, with English phonetics. 

F
Forefeast and Paramon (Eve) of the Nativity of Christ (Dec 20-24)Group of files
Forefeast of the Elevation of the Cross (Sept. 13th)Group of files
Forefeast of Theophany & Sunday Before Theophany, Glory (Doxa) at "O Lord, I have cried" (Jan 2, 2-5)

This Glory at "O Lord, I have cried" is sung for the Forefeast of Theophany on January 2nd, as well as on the Sunday before Theophany (Epiphany), January 2-5.  It is also sung as the Glory/Both now at the Aposticha of Vespers on January 4th.  "Christ the truth cometh down towards the Jordan . . . ."  Updated 12/1/19.

Forefeast of Theophany (Epiphany), Glory/Both now (Doxastika) at the Praises (Jan 2)

These are the Glory/Both now (Doxastika) at the Praises for the Forefeast of Theophany, January 2nd, Prosomoion "Ye angelic hosts."  "Trembling seized his hand . . . With a mystic gladness . . . ."

Forgiveness Theotokion

This Theotokion is sung at the end of Forgiveness Evening Vespers, Tone/Mode 2.  "O Mother of the high God, O righteous one, . . ."

Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebastia (March 9)Group of files
Funeral Service

Chant version of the Funeral Service. Updated 8/1/18, with the Epistle Reading, and 1/29/19 with ison.

Funeral Service

Choral version of the Funeral Service

G
Galaction, Kathisma

This is the Kathisma sung at Orthros/Matins for the Holy Martyr Galaction, November 5th, Prosomoion "Be thou quick to anticipate."  "With struggles and prayers . . . ."

George-Great Martyr (April 23)Group of files
Give Me This Stranger

This hymn is sung on Great and Holy Friday night (Orthros of Holy Saturday), after the procession with the bier, as people are coming back into church, or at the end of the service. It is in both Western and Byzantine notation.  Updated 4/30/2021.

Gladsome LightGroup of files
God is the LordGroup of files
God Is With Us

Sung at Great Compline.  Updated 3/4/17.

God Is With Us

This is sung during the Great Compline service.  "God is with us.  Understand all ye nations, and submit yourselves, for God is with us."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 3/3/2020.  (Removed HTM footer 1/27/2021.)

Gospel ResponsesGroup of files
Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete - Full Version

Music for the Full Version of the Canon, sung on the Fifth Thursday of Lent. Updated 3/21/18.

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete - Monday

Music for Monday of the first week of Lent

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete - Thursday

Music for Thursday of the first week of Lent. Corrected 3/4/17.

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete - Tuesday

Music for Tuesday of the first week of Lent

Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete - Wednesday

Music for Wednesday of the first week of Lent. Updated 3/4/17.

Great DoxologiesGroup of files
Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople (Jan 25)Group of files
Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea (Nov 17th)Group of files
H
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Rubrics

These are the Rubrics to follow for when the Bishop, Metropolitan, or Patriarch is serving the Divine Liturgy in your parish.  They are for the Priests, Choirs, and Chanters.

Holy 14,000 Infants, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung for the Holy 14,000 Infants slain by Herod, December 29th.  "When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea . . . ."

Holy Fathers of the Seventh (and 1st) Ecumenical Council, Doxastikon (Glory & Both now) at the Aposticha

This Glory and Both now at the Aposticha is sung on the Sunday between October 11th & 17th for the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council, as well as for the Holy Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council on the Sunday after the Ascension.  "Come, ye assemblies of Orthodoxy, let us celebrate today . . . ."  Updated 5/30/19.

Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Doxastikon (Glory) at "O Lord, I have cried"

This is the Glory at "O Lord, I have cried" for the Sunday of the Holy Fathers, October 11th-17th.  "Let us extol today those mystical trumpets of the Spirit . . . ."

Holy Fathers Slain at the Monastery of Mar Sabbas, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

 These stichera are sung on March 20th, Tone/Mode 4, prosomion "As one valiant."   "In your great and whole-hearted love . . . ."

Holy Fathers, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Praises

This Glory at the Praises is sung on the Sunday of the Holy Fathers (in October, after Ascension, and in July).  "When the rank of the holy Father flocked . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 8/8/2020.

Holy Fathers, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Praises for the Holy Fathers, on the Sunday after Ascension (of the 1st Ecumenical Council), on the Sunday during July 13-19 (of the 4th Ecum. Council), and on the Sunday during October 11-17 (of the 7th Ecum. Council). 

Holy Friday Matins

These are Prof. Hilko's arrangements of the Orthros Service sung on Holy Thursday evening, in anticipation of Holy Friday, using Russian Tones. UPDATED 6/4/13!

Holy Friday Royal Hours, Complete Service-Byzantine notation

This is the complete service of music for the Royal Hours as sung on Holy Friday morning, Byzantine notation only.  Updated 4/11/2023.

Holy Monday Matins, Complete Service-Byzantine notation

This is the Complete service for Holy Monday Bridegroom Matins (Orthros), sung on Palm Sunday night, Byzantine notation only.

Holy Saturday Great Vespers, Apolytikia

These are the two apolytikia sung on Holy Friday afternoon at the Great Vespers for Great & Holy Saturday.  "The noble Joseph . . . Unto the myrrh-bearing women . . . ."

Holy Saturday Great Vespers, Doxastikon (Glory/Both now) at the Aposticha

This is the Doxastikon (Glory & Both now) sung at the Aposticha for Great & Holy Saturday, sung on Holy Friday afternoon.  "Thou Who coverest Thyself with light as with a garment . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 5/10/19.  This text and music is also sung as the Glory of the Aposticha for Great Vespers of the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, Joseph of Arimathaea, and Nicodemus, the 2nd Sunday after Pascha.  Updated 4/28/2020.

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 . . . ."

Holy Saturday Matins (Lamentation service)Group of files
Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil, Complete Service-Byzantine notation

This is the complete set of music for the Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil on Holy Saturday morning, Byzantine notation only.  Updated 4/11/2023.

Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy, Song of Moses

This refrain is sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning after the 6th Old Testament Reading.  "Let us sing unto the Lord, for He is greatly glorified."

Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy, Song of the Three Youths

This refrain is sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning after the 15th Old Testament Reading.  "Praise the Lord, and exalt Him more and more unto all the ages."

Holy Saturday Vespers, Complete Service-Byzantine notation

This is the complete set of music for Vespers of Holy Saturday, as sung on Holy Friday afternoon, Byzantine notation only.  Updated 4/11/2023.

Holy Tuesday Matins, Complete Service-Byzantine notation

This is the Complete service for Holy Tuesday Bridegroom Matins (Orthros), sung on Holy Monday night, Byzantine notation only.  Updated 4/11/2023.

Holy Unction Service

Music for the Sacrament of Holy Unction - sung on Holy Wednesday evening and other times for healing.  UPDATED: 2/19/2023.  A few type-setting issues.

Holy Unction Service (Complete)

This is the complete set of music for the service of Holy Unction.  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 1/21/2024.

Holy Wednesday Matins (Holy Tuesday night)Group of files
Holy Wednesday Orthros, Both now at Praises

This is the Both now at the Praises of Holy Wednesday Orthros, sung on Holy Tuesday evening.  "She that was engulfed in sin . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

Holy Week Series

This Series of music includes:  Alleluia (before "Before the Bridegroom"), Behold the Bridegroom (for each night-chant & choral), the Exaposteilarion (I behold Thy bridal chamber-chant & choral), Hymn of Kassiani (Kazan), Today He is suspended (choral), Exaposteilarion for Holy Friday (Thou didst make the thief-chant & choral), the Canon of Holy Saturday.

Holy Week-Bridegroom Matins (Orthros), Alleluia & Apolytikion

This is the Alleluia and Apolytikion sung on the first three nights of Holy Week: Palm Sunday night, Holy Monday night, & Holy Tuesday night, with all 3 endings for each night.  "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night . . . ."  Updated 4/6/2023.

Hymn of Kassiani

This is the Doxastikon (Glory/Both now) at the Aposticha of the Praises for Holy Wednesday Orthros (sung on Holy Tuesday night).  "O Lord, the woman who had fallen into many sins . . . ."  It is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 4/11/2023.

Hymn of Kassiani the Nun

Sung as the Doxastikon of the Aposticha for Holy Wednesday Bridegroom Matins. UPDATED and corrected 7/31/13!

Hymns to the TheotokosGroup of files
I
I Leave You My Peace

May be sung as a recessional hymn.

Ignatius of Antioch (Dec 20)Group of files
Innocent-Apostle to the Americas, Prokeimenon at Orthros

This Prokeimenon is sung at Orthros for St. Innocent, Apostle to the Americas, October 6th.  "The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord."

Is Polla Eti Dhespota

Many years, master; Convention music-52

J
Jacob of Hamatoura (Oct 13th)Group of files
Joachim & Anna (Sept 9)Group of files
Joachim & Anna, Stichera at the Aposticha of the Praises

These are sung for the Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna, September 9th, Prosomoion "O House of Ephratha."  "Thanks to the Savior's Name . . . ."

John Chrysostom (Feast: Nov 13; Recovery of Relics: Jan 27)Group of files
John of Kronstadt (Oct 19th)Group of files
John the Almsgiver, Kathisma at Orthros

This is the Kathisma chanted at Orthros (Matins) for John the Almsgiver, Patriarch of Alexandria, November 12th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the wisdom."  "Taking on thee the merciful mind of love . . . ."

Joseph of Damascus (July 10)Group of files
Joseph was amazed, Original melody

Special Melody from 1st Orthros Kathisma-Sunday-T4

Julian (Ilyan) of Homs (Feb 6)Group of files
K
KatavasiaeGroup of files
Katherine, Great-Martyr & All-wise of AlexandriaGroup of files
Kontakia during the Lenten Triodion (Pre-Lent & Lent)Group of files
Kontakia of Feasts & ForefeastsGroup of files
Kontakia of SaintsGroup of files
Kontakion for Usual Sundays (chant)

Kontakion for usual Sundays - "O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame..."

Kontakion for Usual Sundays (choral)

Convention music-9A.  "O undisputed intercessor . . . ."  Updated 6/27/2020.

Kyriaki, the Great-martyr of Nicomedia (July 7th)Group of files
L
Lamentations from Holy Saturday Matins, 1st Stasis

This is the 1st Stasis of the Lamentations sung on Holy Friday night for Holy Saturday Matins.  They are written as single verses, with the first one also in Arabic phonetics, using HTM translation and the music from Chadi Karam.  There are 18 verses total, including the Glory, Both now, and repeat at the end.

Lamentations from Holy Saturday Matins, 2nd Stasis

This is the 2nd Stasis of the Lamentations sung on Holy Friday night for Holy Saturday Matins.  They are written as single verses, with the first one also in Arabic phonetics, using HTM translation and the music from Chadi Karam.  There are 23 verses total, including the Glory, Both now, and repeat at the end.

Lamentations from Holy Saturday Matins, 3rd Stasis

This is the 3rd Stasis of the Lamentations sung on Holy Friday night for Holy Saturday Matins.  They are written as single verses, with the first one also in Arabic phonetics, using HTM translation and the music from Chadi Karam.  There are 36 verses total, including the Glory, Both now, and repeat at the end.

Lamentations-Stasis 1, 2, & 3

These are the Lamentations that are sung on Holy Friday evening, during Orthros of Holy Saturday, and are taken from the Antiochian Archdiocese Holy Friday (Yellow) music book. These are written with several verses under each other.

Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday (Week before Pascha)Group of files
Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great LentGroup of files
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-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.

Lenten Apolytikia

These Apolytikia (Troparia) are sung at the end of Lenten Vespers, Tone 5/Plagal First mode.  "Rejoice, O Virgin . . .  O Baptizer of Christ . . . ."  This includes both Western and Byzantine notation. Updated 2/21/19 (music & corrections to text).

Lenten Triodion Series

Troparia & Kontakia in Choral & Chant arrangements for the Sundays of the Lenten Triodion, from Pharisee & Publican to the 5th Sunday of Great Lent.  Updated 3/24/17.

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.

Lenten Triodion, Stichera at the Aposticha of the Praises for the Departed (Tone 2)

These stichera are for the Aposticha at the Praises for the Departed, taken from the Martyrica in the appendix of the Lenten Triodion, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "Thou, by Thine own life-engend'ring death . . . ."

Lesser Sanctification of Water, Service

This Service of the Lesser Sanctification of Water has been approved for use in the Archdiocese, at the time of the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), or even at times when holy water is needed in the parish.  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.

Let All Mortal Flesh

Holy Saturday Divine Liturgy (to be sung in place of the Cherubic Hymn. Text Adaptation by Michael G. Farrow

Let Our God Arise [Listen]

This hymn may be sung during the Paschal season, after any of the services, as a paraliturgical hymn.  NOTE: The Andante section in the MIDI does not reflect that it should slow down at that point.

Let Our Mouths Be Filled With Thy PraiseGroup of files
LitaniesGroup of files
Lord, have mercy (10x4)

This is a set of 10 Lord have mercies, which may be sung 4 times for when 40 LHMs are needed, or 10 times quickly when 100 are needed, such as for the Feasts of the Cross on August 1st and September 14th.

Lord, have mercy (40 times)

This may be sung at the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th, Russian melody.

Lord, Have Mercy (Triple-choral)

This is the tradional Antiochian version of the triple Lord, have mercy in Tone 4, 4-part harmony.

M
Magnifications (More honorable) at the Katavasiae (Canon)Group of files
Many YearsGroup of files
Mark, the Holy Apostle & Evangelist (April 25th)Group of files
Mary Magdalene-Myrrh-bearer (July 22nd)Group of files
Matins, Kazan Byzantine ProjectGroup of files
Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Doxastikon & Theotokion (Glory-Both now) at the Praises

This is the Glory at the Praises on Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Tone 1/First Mode, "Let us go before, O brethren . . . Most blessed art thou . . . ."

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

This Glory is sung at "O Lord I have cried" on Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, "When the thrones are placed..."

Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Aposticha

This Glory is sung at the Aposticha on Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, "Woe to thee, O darkened soul..."

Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion

These are the Exaposteilaria & Theotokion sung on The Sunday of the Last Judgment (Meat Fare), Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "O Lord, as I now bring to mind . . . ."  Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "Behold, the day foretold doth come . . . I tremble sore considering . . . ."  Updated 1/29/2023.

Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Glory (Doxa) at the Praises

This is the Glory (Doxa) at the Praises sung on Meat Fare Sunday, the Sunday of the Last Judgment.  "Let us first cleanse ourselves, O brethren . . . ."

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 . . . ."

Memorial Service

Chant version of the Memorial (Trisagion) Service.  Updated 2/12/17.

Memorial Service

Choral version of the Memorial (Trisagion) Service

Memory EternalGroup of files
Menaion - Kazan's Byzantine Project (12 volumes)Group of files
Menaion-Heirmos of the 8th Ode (The King of Heaven)

This is the Heirmos of the 8th Ode of the Menaion Canons.  "The King of Heaven, Whom all the hosts of angels hymn . . . ."  Updated 7/25/19.

Menaion-Heirmos of the 9th Ode (Most rightly)

This is the Heirmos of the 9th Ode of the Menaion Canons.  "Most rightly we confess thee . . . ."  Updated 7/25/19.

Mid-Pentecost, Feast of (Wednesday)Group of files
Myrrh-bearing Women SundayGroup of files
N
National Convention and Regional Conference Music for Divine Liturgy and Vespers

CAUTION: This is a 2.0 megabyte file, and may take a while to download at slow speeds.  UPDATED IN PDF FORMAT:  3/21/15.  Updated music and file name 9/23/19.  Updated 4-A, 11-A, 43-A,  7/14/2023.

Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Dec 25)Group of files
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ-After Feast, Both Now (Doxa) at "O Lord, I have cried" (Dec 27)

This is sung as the Both now (Doxastikon) for the After-Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 27th.  "Today hath come about a great and wonderful thing . . . ."  Updated 11/8/2021.

Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ-Post Feast Series

The Kontakion of the Feast (sung Dec. 25-31); the Alleluia & Hymn to the Theotokos for the Synaxis (Dec. 26), & the Troparion of the Sunday after the Nativity (Dec. 25-31)

Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ-Pre Feast Series

The Kontakion and the Troparia of the Prefeast and Paramon of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, November 26th - December 24th.  Music has been updated Nov. 30th.

Nativity of the Theotokos (Sept 8)Group of files
Nativity of the Theotokos, After-Feast-Sept. 10th, Exaposteilarion

This Exaposteilarion is sung on September 10th for the After-feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Prosmoion "Hearken, ye women."  "O Adam be made new again . . . ."

Nativity of the Theotokos, After-Feast-Sept. 10th, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are the stichera sung on September 10th for the After-feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Prosomoion "With what fair crowns."  "We who are vain and vile . . . ."  Updated 8/21/2023.

Nicholas the Wonderworker (Dec 6)Group of files
O
O Lord of Hosts

Sung at Great Compline.  This also has the Arabic transliteration version.  Updated 3/17/2020.

O Lord of Hosts (English & Arabic)

This is sung during the Great Compline service, and is given here in English and with Arabic phonetics.  "O Lord of Hosts, be with us . . . ."  Updated 2/28/2023.

O Lord, I have criedGroup of files
Obadiah (Abdias), Kathisma in Orthros (Matins)

This Kathisma is sung for the Prophet Obadiah (Abdias), November 19th, Prosomoion "The soliders standing guard."  "With mind made very bright . . . ."

Octoechos-Saturday Orthros (Matins)-Tone 1, Stichera at the Aposticha at the Praises

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 . . . ."

Octoechos-Saturday Orthros (Matins)-Tone 8, Stichera at the Aposticha at the Praises

These are the Aposticha at the Praises sung at Saturday Orthros/Matins, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Thou, in Thy kingly authority . . . ."

Octoechos-Wednesday & Friday Orthros (Matins)-Tone 4, 2nd Sticheron at the Aposticha at the Praises

This is the 2nd sticheron sung at the Aposticha of the Praises on Wednesday & Friday Matins, from the Octoechos, Tone 4, the Original Melody, "Unto them that fear Thee Thou, O Lord, hast given Thy precious Cross . . . ."

Open To Me The Doors of Repentance

The three hymns are sung as the Post-Gospel Hymns for the Triodion, after Psalm 50, from the Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican to the 5th Sunday of Lent.

Open To Me The Doors of Repentance [Listen]

These reverential troparia are sung during Matins (Orthros) from the Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican to the 5th Sunday of Lent.

Open To Me The Doors of Repentance

These three hymns are sung during the Season of the Triodion, in Orthros as the Post-Gospel hymns after Psalm 50, from the Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican to the 5th Sunday of Lent.  They are in Western & Byzantine notation.  Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode & Tone 6/Plagal Second Mode.  Updated 2/25/2021.

Opening Prayer for a Church Choir

This Prayer may be said before the Divine Liturgy, as the choir members are preparing to sing to the glory of God.

Ordination MusicGroup of files
P
Panteleimon, Great-martyr & Healer (July 27th)Group of files
Paraklesis-Great

The musical score for the service of Great Paraklesis, including Holy Transfiguration Monastery's metered translation of the Canon written out with Western notation.  Updated 8/10/2020, with a certain text, Apolytikion, and new file name, from b to c.

Paraklesis-Great, With Music

This is the Great Paraklesis service with text and music combined.  Updated 9/13/2023, with many good text and music updates.

Paraklesis-Little (Small)

The musical score for the service of Small Paraklesis, including Holy Transfiguration Monastery's metered translation of the Canon written out with Western notation.  Updated typos & accidentals, isson, text, and Apolytikion, 8/11/2020. (New link as well, 7d.)

Paraklesis-Little (Small), Byzantine Notation

This is the text and music for the Paraklesis Service in Byzantine notation sung in August during the Dormition Fast.  (The Western notation is in a separate file.)

Paraklesis-Little (Small), Western Notation

This is the text and music for the Paraklesis Service sung in August during the Dormition Fast.  (The Byzantine notation is in a separate file.)

Paraklesis-Little (Small), With Music

This is the Small (Little) Paraklesis service with text and music combined.  Update 9/13/23.  For use during and outside of the Dormition Fast.

Paraklesis-Special Megalynaria

These are the special Megalynaria for the Patron Saint or Patronal Feast of your church, sung during "Higher than the heavens . . . ," following the 5th verse of "Speechless be the lips . . . ." Updated 7/21/2020.

Paraliturgical MusicGroup of files
Paralytic Sunday, Exaposteilarion

This Exaposteilarion is sung on the Sunday of the Paralytic, Third Sunday after Pascha.  "The sov'reign man-befriending Lord . . . ."

Paralytic Sunday, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Praises on the Sunday of the Paralytic, the 4th Sunday of Pascha.  "O Lord, the paralytic was not healed by the pool . . . ."  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.  Updated 5/10/2020.

Paralytic Sunday, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)

This Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) is sung on the Sunday of the Paralytic, 3rd Sunday after Pascha.  Updated 4/25/17.  "The angel said to her, who is full of grace . . . We believers in unison bless thee . . . ."

Paramon (Eve) of Theophany (Epiphany) of ChristGroup of files
Paraskeva-Virgin-Martyr of Rome (July 26th)Group of files
Parayltic Series

This is the Alleluia & Megalynarion for the Sunday of the Paralytic, Third Sunday after Pascha.  Updated 4/25/17.

Pascha: The Resurrection of ChristGroup of files
Pelagia-Our Righteous Mother, Kathisma in Orthros

This is the Kathisma sung for our Righteous Mother Pelagia, October 8th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the Wisdom."  "With the dew of repentance . . . ."

Penitential Troparia (Troparia of Contrition)

These troparia are sung at various times during Lent and at the Sacrament of Holy Unction.  "Have mercy on us, O Lord ... O Lord, have mercy on us . . . Open unto us the door of thy compassion . . . ."

Pentecost (50 days after Pascha)Group of files
Pentecost-After-Feast-Friday Orthros (Matins), Stichera at the Aposticha at the Praises

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 . . . ."

Pentecost-After-Feast-Friday Vespers, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

The stichera are for "O Lord, I have cried" for Friday Vespers after Pentecost (sung on Thursday evening), Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "The All-holy Spirit, Who in truth divideth the gifts to all . . . ."

Pentecost-After-Feast-Thursday Orthros (Matins), Stichera at the Aposticha at the Praises

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

Pentecostarion-Friday of the 3rd Week, Stichera at the Aposticha of the Praises

These stichera are sung at Matins on Friday morning of the 3rd Week of Pascha, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When they heard the Angel's holy words . . . ."

Pentecostarion-Saturday of the 3rd Week, Stichera at the Aposticha of the Praises

These stichera are sung on Saturday morning of the 3rd week of Pascha, The Original Melody "When he took thee."

Peter & Paul, Chiefs of the Apostles (June 29)Group of files
Peter & Paul, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" on June 30th

These Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" are sung on June 30th, for Peter & Paul on the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Thou didst give the Church Thy ven'rable Apostles . . . ."  Updated 5/14/18.

Peter, Dionysios, Andrew, Paul, et al., Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

 These are for the Martyrs Peter, Dionysios, Andrew, Paul, Christina, Heraklios, Paulinos and Benedimos, May 18th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Lighted with the splendor of the Three-Sun Godhead . . . ."

Pharisee & Publican SundayGroup of files
Phimi of Metropolitan SABA

This is the Phimi sung when Metropolitan SABA is serving the Divine Liturgy, "SABA, the most devout . . . ."  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.

Phimi of Metropolitan SABA (choral)

This is the choral version of the Phimi sung for Metropolitan SABA, "SABA, the most devout . . . ."

Phimi of the Patriarch of Antioch and all the East: JOHN X

This is the Phimi of the Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, specific to His Beatitude JOHN X.  It is in Western and Byzantine notation.  "Yoohana, the most Holy, the most blessed and most reverend father . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Update 7/18/2023.

Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe, Apolytikion

This Apolytikion is sung on July 2nd for the Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe (Raiment) at Blachernae.  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  "O Ever-virgin Theotokos, shelter of mankind . . . ."

Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe, Exaposteilarion

This Exaposteilarion is sung on July 2nd for the Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe (Raiment) at Blachernae, Prosomoion "O changeless Light."  "Nature and time have been made new . . . ."

Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe, Kontakion

This Kontakion is sung on July 2nd for the Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe (Raiment) at Blachernae, Prosomoion "Thou Who wast raised up."  "O godly shelter that dost cover all mankind . . . ."

Polychronion for Patriarch JOHN X

The Polychronion for Patriarch JOHN X, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East.  "The Lord God grant many years . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 7/18/2023.

Polychronion of Metropolitan SABA

This is the Polychronion sung for Metropolitan SABA, which may be sung instead of "Ton Dhespotin."  "The Lord God grant many years . . . ."  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.

Polyeleos, Psalm 134 (Brief version)

This is the Polyeleos, Psalm 134, sung on major feasts during Matins.  "O ye servants of the Lord. Alleluia.  Praise ye the Name of the Lord. O ye servants, praise the Lord . . . ."  The music is now in Western & Byzantine notation.  Will be further updated!

Polyeleos-Abridged (Short)

This is a shorter version of Psalm 134 when sung during Orthros (Matins) on various feast days.  "O ye servants, praise the Lord. Alleluia . . . ."

Polyeleos-Psalm 134

This is the 1st Polyeleos, Psalm 134, sung in Orthros (Matins) on Major Feasts.

Polyeleos-Psalm 135

This is the 2nd Polyeleos, Psalm 135, sung in Orthros (Matins) on Major Feasts.

Praise Ye the Name of the Lord

Convention music-50

PraisesGroup of files
Presanctified Gifts, Liturgy ofGroup of files
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple (Feb 2)Group of files
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers (Feb 8)

This is the Both now at the Aposticha for the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, sung on February 8th.  "He that rideth on the cherubim, who is praised by the seraphim . . . ."

Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Stichera & GB at the Aposticha at the Praises (Feb 6)

The Stichera & Glory/Both now for the Aposticha at the Praises for the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 6th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Christ Savior on this day is carried as an infant . . . ."  Updated 3/2/2021.

Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Stichera & GB at the Aposticha at Vespers (Feb 7)

These are the Stichera and Glory/Both now for the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 7th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Open, ye Heaven's gates . . . ."  Updated 3/2/2021.

Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Stichera & GBN at the Aposticha at Vespers (Feb 6)

The Stichera and Glory for the Aposticha at Vespers for the After-feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 6th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Carrying in her arms the Master and Creator . . . ."  Updated 3/2/2021.

Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (Feb 4)

The stichera for the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord, February 4th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "The saving grace . . . ."  Updated 1/21/2020.

Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Stichera at the Aposticha at the Praises (Feb 8)

These are sung for the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 8th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Holding all in His hand as Maker and Creator . . . ."  Updated 3/2/2021.

Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Feb 3)

These stichera and verses are for February 3rd, the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Christ Savior on this day . . . ."  Updated 3/2/2021.

Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After-Feast, Stichera and GBN at the Aposticha at the Praises (Feb 4)

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.

Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After-Feast, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Feb 4)

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 . . . ."

Preserve, O Lord

Ton Dhespotin, Convention music-30A

Preserve, O Lord

Beginning of Liturgy - Convention music 00-d

Proclus and Hilary of Ancyra, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Holy Martyrs Hilary & Proclus of Ancyra, July 12th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Since ye endured every manner of torment full of pain . . . ."

Prodigal Son SundayGroup of files
Prokeimena, Daily VespersGroup of files
Prokeimena, Orthros-Lent-SaintsGroup of files
PsalmsGroup of files
R
Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn (First Saturday in November)Group of files
Reception of a Bishop

This is the Heirmos of the 9th Ode of Palm Sunday, and is to be sung as the bishop is entering into the church, after the litany is done in the back of the church.  Rubrics are listed.  Updated 4/13/19.

Rejoice, O Bethany

This hymn is sung on Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday.  "Rejoice, O Bethany.  On this day God came to thee . . . ."

Rejoice, O Bride & Alleluia

For the Akathist Service

Rejoice, O Virgin

This hymn is sung at the beginning of the Artoklasia service (blessing of the 5 loaves), usually a part of Vespers, after the Litya, for special feasts and saints' days.

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos

Three-part music (SAB) in A-minor

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos

Four-part music in G-major

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos

This may be sung at the Artoklasia after the Litiya in Vespers on special Feasts and Saints days.  "Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of grace . . . ."

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos (Key of B) - for Virtual SMI 2021

This may be sung at the Artoklasia after the Litiya in Vespers on special Feasts and Saints days.  "Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of grace . . . ."  This is written in the Key of B, used at our Summer Virtual Sacred Music Institute in July, 2021.

Remember us, O merciful One

This is the post-Communion Hymn that is sung at the end of the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning.  "Remember us, O merciful One, as Thou didst remember the thief in the kingdom of heaven."

Repose of St. John the Evangelist & Theologian (Sept 26th)Group of files
Resurrectional Apolytikia & TheotokiaGroup of files
Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 1 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 1/First Mode.

Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 2 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 2/Second Mode.

Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 3 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 3/Third Mode.

Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 4 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 4/Fourth Mode.

Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 5 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode.

Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 6 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 6/Plagal Second Mode.

Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 7 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 7/Grave Mode.

Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 8 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 1 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 1/First Mode.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 2 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 2/Second Mode.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 3 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 4/Fourth Mode.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 4 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 4/Fourth Mode.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 5 (C. Karam)

This is the Resurrectional Theotokion sung after the Apolytikia in Tone 5, Prosomoion "Let us worship the Word."  "O impassible gate of the Lord, do thou rejoice . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 5 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 6 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 6/Plagal Second Mode.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 7 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 7/Grave Mode.

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 8 (Kazan)

Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode.

Rich men have turned poor

This hymn is sung at toward the end of the Artoklasia service (blessing of the 5 loaves), usually a part of Vespers, after the Litya, for special feasts and saints' days.

S
Saba the Sanctified, First Kathisma

First Kathisma sung for St. Saba the Sanctified, December 5th, Prosomoion "The soldiers standing guard."  "Completing thy whole life . . . We know thee . . . ."

Saba the Sanctified, Mesodion Kathismata (after Ode 3)

The Mesodion Kathismata sung after Ode 3 for St. Saba the Sanctified, December 5th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the Wisdom."  "Thou forsookest the tumults of earthly life . . . From my tenderest youth  . . . ."

Saba the Sanctified, Second Kathisma

Second Kathisma sung for St. Saba the Sanctified, December 5th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the Wisdom."  "Thou, in taking the Lord's Cross . . . By conceiving the Wisdom . . . ."

Saba the Sanctified, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers

The stichera at the Aposticha for St. Saba the Sanctified, December 5th, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Rejoice, thou fragrant treasure indeed . . . ."

Saba the Sanctified, Third Kathisma

The Third Kathisma sung for St. Saba the Sanctified, December 5th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the Wisdom."  "Thou forsookest all things . . . Let us all praise the heavenly gate . . . ."

Samaritan Woman SundayGroup of files
Saturday of SoulsGroup of files
Spyridon-Bishop of Trimythous (Dec 12th)Group of files
St. Simeon's PrayerGroup of files
Sunday after the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Dec. 26-31)Group of files
Sunday before the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Dec. 18-24)Group of files
Sunday before Theophany, Glory/Both now at "O Lord, I have cried" (Jan 2-4)

This is the Glory/Both now sung on the Sunday before Theophany (Epiphany) when it falls on January 2-4.  This is also sung as the Glory/Both now at the Aposticha at the Praises in Orthros on January 2nd and January 5th, as well as at the Praises of Orthros on Sunday, January 5th.  "O John the Baptizer, who didst know me . . . ."  Updated 12/1/19.

Sunday of the Holy Forefathers of Christ (Dec. 11-17)Group of files
Synaxis of John the Baptist (Jan 7)Group of files
Synaxis of Righteous Simeon and Anna the Prophetess (Feb 3), Aposticha/Stichera at the Praises

These stichera are the Aposticha of the Praises for the Synaxis of the Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver and Anna the Prophetess, February 3rd, Prosomoion "As it is written."  They may also be sung as the Stichera at the Praises.  "O Simeon, take in thy hands the Maker of the universe . . . ."  Updated 1/16/2021.

Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, Doxastikon at the Aposticha

This is the Doxastikon (Glory/Both now) for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, March 26th (taken from the Annunciation).  "In the sixth month the archangel was sent to the pure Virgin . . . ."

Synaxis of the Icon of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary Called “It is Truly Meet” (June 11th)Group of files
Synaxis of the Theotokos, Both Now (Doxa) at "O Lord, I have cried" (Dec 26)

This is sung as the Both now (Doxastikon) for the Synaxis of the Theotokos, December 26th.  "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace . . . ."  Updated 11/10/2021.

Synaxis of the Theotokos, Both Now (Doxa) at the Aposticha at Vespers (Dec 26)

This is the Both now (second Doxastikon) sung for the Synaxis of the Theotokos, December 26th.  "The shepherds hastened to Bethlehem . . . ."

Synaxis of the Theotokos, Both Now (Doxa) at the Praises (Dec 26)

This is the Both now (2nd Doxastikon) sung at the Praises for the Synaxis of the Theotokos, December 26th.  "Today the invisible Nature doth unite with mankind . . . ."

Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles, Doxastikon (Glory) at "O Lord, I have cried"

This is sung as the Doxastikon (Glory) at "O Lord, I have cried" on June 30th for the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles.  "Verily, the all-solemn feast of the two Apostles hath arrived . . . ."

Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles, Glory & Both Now at the Aposticha in Vespers

This Glory & Both Now at the Aposticha in Vespers are sung on June 30th for the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles.  "Today hath shone forth to the ends of the earth . . . ."

Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles, Stichera at the Aposticha in Vespers

These Stichera are sung at the Aposticha in Vespers on June 30th for the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high."  "When the Savior asked the rank of the twelve Disciples . . . ."

T
Thanksgiving, Apolytikion

This is an Apolytikion for the season of Thanksgiving, sung any time.  "Unoriginate Father, Incarnate Son and Holy Spirit . . . ."  This music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

The Great Moses

Sung on Holy Friday night as the Glory of the Praises for Orthros of Holy Saturday, in the traditional melody of "Inna Mousa." Updated 4/6/2022.

Thekla, Proto-martyr, Equal-to-the-Apostles (Sept 24)Group of files
Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord (Jan 6)Group of files
Theophany of our Lord-Prefeast Series

Troparion of the Prefeast (Jan. 2-4), Kontakion (2-5), and Trop. of the Paramon (Jan. 5) of Theophany (January 6) in chant and choral forms: Special Melodies

Theotokia for Vespers & OrthrosGroup of files
Theotokion, Having Conceived the Beginningless

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Having conceived the beginningless . . . ."

Theotokion, My Lips Are Full of Guile

This Theotokion is sung at either Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs."  "My lips are full of guile; my thoughts are all unclean . . . ."

Theotokion, O Lady, I turn unto thee

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "O Lady, I turn unto thee the gaze of mine afflicted heart . . . ."

Theotokion, When I bring to mind my many sins

This Theotokion may be sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When I bring to mind my many sins, bitterly I sigh . . . ."

Theotokion, Whom Art Thou Come Now To Resemble

Theotokion for Vespers & Matins, Prosomoion "O righteous Father."  "Who art thou come now to resemble . . . ."

They Shall Find Joy

Taken from Psalm 20

Thomas Sunday (First Sunday after Pascha)Group of files
Three Great Hierarchs (Jan 30)Group of files
Transfiguration of our Lord (August 6)Group of files
Trisagion HymnsGroup of files
Troparia (Apolytikia) of Feasts & ForefeastsGroup of files
Troparia (Apolytikia) of the ResurrectionGroup of files
Troparia (Apolytikia) of the SaintsGroup of files
Troparia during the Season of Great LentGroup of files
U
Unto the Mother of God [Listen]

This troparion is sung in the beginning of the Paraklesis service; also known as "To God's Birthgiver let us run now most earnestly..."

V
Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Apostle Peter (Jan 16)Group of files
Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Holy Saturday

Complete service book for Holy Saturday from Kazan Byzantine Project

Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"Group of files
Vesperal Stichera at the ApostichaGroup of files
Vespers 2-part

Music for Vespers, 2-part harmony in C-major

Vespers 2-part

Music for Vespers, 2-part harmony in F-minor

Vespers, Kazan Byzantine ProjectGroup of files
Vouchsafe, O Lord [Listen]

This hymn is usually said by the bishop during Vespers, but may be sung, if desired.

W
We Have Seen the True LightGroup of files
Wedding MusicGroup of files
Who Is So Great A God

Great Prokeimenon sung at Vesper Service on the eve of the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Pascha (Agape), and Pentecost.  There are two versions here:  1) Tradition, and 2) The combined Western & Byzantine version by Chadi Karam.  File updated 6/8/2020.

Who Is So Great A God

"Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art the God Who workest wonders."  This is sung at the evening Vespers on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, on Pascha (Agape Vespers), and Pentecost.

Who is so great a God (choral)

This Great Prokeimenon, Russian melody, is sung on the Sunday of Orthodoxy (First Sunday of Lent), at Agape Vespers on Pascha, and at the Kneeling Service on Pentecost. 

X
Xenia of St. Petersburg, Glory at "O Lord, I have cried"

This is the Glory sung at "O Lord, I have cried" for Our Righteous Mother, Blessed Xenia, the Fool for Christ's Sake and Wonderworker of St. Petersburg, January 24th.  "Behold, now Xenia the Blessed . . . ."  Updated 1/24/2021.

Z
Zachariah-the holy Prophet & Father of the Forerunner (Sept 5th)Group of files