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A
At The Beauty

Final Troparion for Akathist Service.  "At the beauty of thy virginity . . . ."
Kontakion of Annunciation

Sung on March 25, and during the Akathist Hymn (Service).  "Verily I, thy servant, O Theotokos . . . ."
Kontakion of Annunciation

Sung on March 25, and during the Akathist Hymn (Service).  "To thee, our captain, Queen of war . . . ."  Update 3/22/2021.
All Saints Series

Divine Liturgy music for All Saints Sunday, the Sunday after Pentecost, including the Troparion, Kontakion, Alleluia and Communion Hymn.  Updated 9/5/18.
All Saints Sunday, Apolytikion (choral)

This is a choral version of the Apolytikion for All Saints Sunday.  "Thy Church, O Christ God, hath regaled herself . . . ."
All Saints Sunday, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on All Saints Sunday, the Sunday after Pentecost.  "Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous . . . ."  Updated 6/10/2023 with Alleluia.
Alleluia

Sung in the key of G, for larger choirs.
Anaphora

Convention music-16A
Anaphora

Convention music-16B
Anaphora

Choral setting based on the Antiochian Village Camp Book
Anaphora [Listen]

Sung during the Divine Liturgy.
Anaphora (2-part, Treble only)

This Anaphora is in 2-part harmony, Treble only, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.  For the audio, please see the Treble & Bass 2-part harmony file.
Anaphora (2-part, Treble/Bass) [Listen]

This Anaphora is in 2-part harmony, Treble & Bass only, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.
Anaphora (4-part-Full choir) [Listen]

This Anaphora is in 4-part harmony, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.
Anaphora-Archangelsky No. 4

This Anaphora is from the Blue Book, page 93, #32 Milost' Mira.  "A mercy of peace, a sacrifice of praise . . . ."
Anaphora-Barr

This music starts with the Ektenia (Litany) of the Prothesis and continues to the end of the Anaphora. 
Anaphora-Finley

Convention music-16F
The Anaphora

Choral version, from the old camp version.
The Anaphora [Listen]

This is sung during the Divine Liturgy.
The Anaphora [Listen]

This is sung during the DIvine Liturgy.
The Anaphora [Listen]

This is sung during the DIvine Liturgy.
The Anaphora [Listen]

This is sung during the DIvine Liturgy.
Annunciation Series [Listen]

Divine Liturgy music for March 25th, which includes choral arrangements for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparia, Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymns.  Click on "Listen" to hear the Troparion of the Annunciation being sung by the choir of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Tuscon, AZ.  Series UPDATED on 3/13/17.
Annunciation, 1st Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon sung at the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most-Holy Theotokos, March 25th. 
Annunciation, 2nd Antiphon in Liturgy

This 2nd Antiphon is sung at the Divine Liturgy at the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most-Holy Theotokos, March 25th.  "O Son of God, who wast incarnate for our sakes . . . ."  Updated 3/13/17.
Annunciation, Apolytikion (Troparion) [Listen]

This is the Troparion (Apolytikion) of the Feast of Annunciation to the Most-Holy Theotokos, March 25, Tone/Mode 4; Audio mp3 available.  "Today is the beginning of our salvation . . . ."  Updated 3/13/17.
Annunciation, Communion Hymn

This is the Communion Hymn for the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most-Holy Theotokos, March 25th, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode.  "The Lord hath chosen Zion . . . ."   Updated 3/28/17.
Annunciation, Entrance Hymn in the Divine Liturgy

This Entrance Hymn is sung at the Divine Liturgy at the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most-Holy Theotokos, March 25th.  "Proclaim from day to day the glad tidings of the salvation of our God . . . ."  When the Feast or its Leave-taking (March 26) falls on a Sunday, sing "who art risen from the dead."  Updated 2/27/2020.
Annunciation, Hymn to the Theotokos

This is sung instead of "It is truly meet" in the Divine Liturgy, taken from the 9th Ode of Orthros, Tone/Mode 4.  "Proclaim, O earth . . ." and "The Theotokos, being the living tabernacle of God, . . . ."  (Karam's original words began "Receive, O earth . . . .")  Updated 3/13/17.
Procession of the Cross, 2nd Antiphon in Liturgy

This Second Antiphon is sung on the Third Sunday in Lent and on August 1st for the Procession of the Cross, with verses.  "O Son of God, Who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ."  Updated 7/26/18.
Refrain & Troparion of the Second Antiphon

Convention music-4B
Refrain & Troparion of the Second Antiphon [Listen]

Convention music-4A.  Click on "Listen" to hear the mp3 audio (export of Finale) of the piano playing this piece.  Updated 7/24/2019.
Refrain & Troparion of the Second Antiphon

Convention music-4C
Refrain & Troparion of the Second Antiphon

Convention Music-4C (Alternative). Second Antiphon by Hazeem, and the Troparion by Starorusky & Gelsinger.
Refrain of the First Antiphon

Convention music-2A
Refrain of the First Antiphon

Convention music-2B
As Many Of You As Have Been Baptized

For Regular Divine Liturgy (without a bishop).  Updated 3/24/17.  "As many of you as have been baptized into Christ . . . ."
As Many Of You As Have Been Baptized, Hierarchical

For Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, in the key of E-flat.  Updated 3/24/17.  "As many of you as have been baptized into Christ . . . ."
As Many Of You As Have Been Baptized, Hierarchical

For Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, in D-minor
Ascension Series

Divine Liturgy music for Ascension, the 40th day after Pascha, including the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymn.  Updated 5/19/2023.

 
Ascension, Apolytikion (choral)

The Apolytikion (Troparion) of the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, choral version.  "Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God . . . ."
Ascension, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung at the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "God is gone up in jubilation . . . ."
Ascension, Entrance Hymn

This Entrance Hymn is sung in the Divine Liturgy at the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "God hath ascended in song of rejoicing (in jubilation) . . . ."  Updated 5/9/18.
Ascension, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon sung at the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . ."
Ascension, Kontakion (choral)

This Kontakion is sung at the Liturgy on the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "When Thou didst fulfill Thy dispensation for our sakes . . . ."
Ascension, Megalynarion

This Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) is sung at the Liturgy on the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "In unison we believers magnify thee . . . ."
Ascension, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This Second Antiphon is sung at the Liturgy on the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "O Son of God, Who didst rise from us in glory to the heavens . . . ."  Updated 5/27/19.
Ascension, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is an alternate version of the 2nd Antiphon for the Feast of Ascension, 40 days after Pascha.  "Save us, O Son of God, who didst rise from us in glory to the heavens . . . ."
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 . . . ."
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 Communion

Convention music-23A
Before Communion - Finley

Convention music-23F
Before Thy Cross

Convention music-10D
Before Thy Cross

Replaces the Trisagion for Elevation of the Cross & Third Sunday of Great Lent
Before Thy Cross, Hierarchical

For Hierarchical Divine Liturgy.  "Before thy Cross, we bow down in worship . . . ."
Bless, O Lord, Thy Servants

Sung at weddings
Bless, O Lord, Thy Servants

Sung at weddings
Blessed Be The Name of the Lord

This "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" is in the key of C. 
Blessed Be the Name of the Lord-Finley

Convention music-28F
Blessed Be The Name, #1 & #2

Convention music-28A
C
All the Universe Rejoices - Christmas Carol [Listen]

4-part harmony, in the key of G, updated 11/23/13.
Carols of the Nativity - Set 1

Christmas Carols
Carols of the Nativity - Set 2

Christmas Carols
Heaven and Earth - Christmas Carol [Listen]

4-part harmony, in the key of G, updated 11/23/13.
Hymn to St. Nicholas - Christmas Carol [Listen]

4-part harmony, in the key of F, updated 11/23/13.
Hymn to St. Nicholas - Christmas Carol, 2-part [Listen]

2-part harmony, in the key of F, updated 11/23/13.
There is joy in Bethlehem - Christmas Carol [Listen]

4-part harmony, in the key of G, updated 11/23/13.
There was great rejoicing - Christmas Carol [Listen]

4-part harmony, in the key of A-flat, updated 11/23/13.
Cheese Fare Sunday (choral), Kontakion

Fourth Sunday of the Pre-Lenten season.  "O thou who guidest to wisdom . . . ."
Cherubic Hymn [Listen]

Convention music-13E.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale.
Cherubic Hymn [Listen]

Convention music-13D.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale.
Cherubic Hymn [Listen]

Convention music-13A.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale.
Cherubic Hymn [Listen]

Convention music-13H.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale, Updated on 7/12/19 with the new ending, which is not reflected in the audio file.
Cherubic Hymn [Listen]

Convention music-13I.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale.
Cherubic Hymn [Listen]

This is Peter Tchaikovsky's Cherubic Hymn #1, in English, in the key of F. The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale. PLEASE NOTE: A correction was made in the PDF file, in measure 77, with the Alto part. The beginning half note is not a D, but rather a C. We are not able to correct this in the audio file at this time.
Cherubic Hymn

In the key of E-flat.
Cherubic Hymn

A Cherubic Hymn in E-minor, by this Russian composer.
Cherubic Hymn #9 [Listen]

Sung during the Divine Liturgy, slower than the MIDI file plays it.
Cherubic Hymn (2-part, Treble only)

This Cherubic Hymn is in 2-part harmony, Treble only, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.  For the audio, please see the Treble & Bass 2-part harmony file.
Cherubic Hymn (2-part, Treble/Bass) [Listen]

This Cherubic Hymn is in 2-part harmony, Treble & Bass only, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge
Cherubic Hymn (4-part-Full choir)

This Cherubic Hymn is in 4-part harmony, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.  NOTE:  The AUDIO version will be coming soon. 
Cherubic Hymn - Finley [Listen]

Convention music-13F.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale.
Cherubic Hymn No. 2 [Listen]

This is Christopher Holwey's second Cherubic Hymn, written in D-minor/F.  The audio file uses piano and strings for you to hear its tempo and movement, using the translation from the Liturgikon.  "Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim . . . ."  Updated 11/17/2020 (several slurs not extended all the way, throughout).
Cherubic Hymn, No. 5 [Listen]

Convention music-13B.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale.
Cherubic Hymn, No. 7 [Listen]

Convention music-13C.  The audio file is provided by the SMI Chamber Chorale.  Updated 8/31/19.
Christ is Risen (Arabic, choral)

This is the traditional melody of Christ is Risen with the Arabic phonetics.
Christ is Risen - 01 - Galician

Paschal Troparion
Christ is Risen - 02 (Greek, English)

Paschal Troparion
Christ is Risen - 03 (Slavonic)

Paschal Troparion, Key of F
Christ is Risen - 04 (Romanian)

Paschal Troparion, Key of F
Christ is Risen - 06 (Znamenny)

Paschal Troparion, Key of G
Christ is Risen - 07 (Novgorod)

Paschal Troparion
Christ is Risen - 08

Paschal Troparion, Key of C
Christ is Risen - 11

Paschal Troparion, Key of F.  Updated 5/12/2022, with corrected beginning alto notes.  (New file name generated.)
Christ is Risen - 12

Paschal Troparion, Key of G
Christ is Risen - 13

Paschal Troparion
Christ is Risen - 14

Paschal Troparion, Key of F
Christ is Risen - 15

Paschal Troparion, Key of F
Christ is Risen - 16 (Greek)

Paschal Troparion, Key of B-flat
Risen Indeed - #18

Pascha, sung at the end of Divine Liturgy
Basil the Great, Apolytikion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of St. Basil the Great, January 1st.  "In all the earth that received thy sayings . . . ."
Circumcision of Christ & St. Basil Series

Divine Liturgy music for January 1st, which includes choral and chant arrangements for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparia, Kontakia, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymns.  Updated 12/23/17.
Circumcision of Christ, Apolytikion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of the Circumcision of Christ, January 1st.  "O most compassionate Lord . . . ."
Circumcision of Christ, Kontakion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Kontakion for the Circumcision of Christ, January 1st.  "The Lord of all endureth circumcision . . . ."
Circumcision of Christ/St. Basil the Great, Entrance Hymn in Liturgy

The Entrance Hymn in the Divine Liturgy for the Circumcision of Christ & St. Basil the Great, January 1st.  "Come let us worship . . . Save us, O Son of God, who wast circumcized in the flesh . . . ."
Circumcision of Christ/St. Basil the Great, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon with verses sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ and St. Basil the Great, January 1st.  "Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . ."
Circumcision of Christ/St. Basil the Great, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the second Antiphon and verses sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ and St. Basil the Great, January 1st.  "Save us, O Son of God, who wast circumcized in the flesh . . . ."
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 Hymn

For Elevation of Cross & 3rd Sunday in Lent, Convention music-22-L.  "The light of thy countenance, O Lord . . . ."
Communion Hymn - Finley

Convention music-22K.  "Praise ye the Lord from the heavens . . . ."
Communion Hymn for an Apostle

In the Key of F, Serbian Tone 8: "Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth..."
Communion Hymn for Friday

Convention music-22I.  "God is our King before the ages . . . ."
Communion Hymn for Monday

Convention music-22E.  "He maketh His angels spirits . . . ."
Communion Hymn for Monday

This Communion Hymn is for when the Divine Liturgy is offered on a Monday.  "He makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire."  Updated 10/5/17.
Communion Hymn for Saturday

Convention music-22J.  "Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous . . . ."  Updated 12/12/2020.
Communion Hymn for Sunday

Convention music-22D.  "Praise the Lord from the heavens . . . ."
Communion Hymn for Sunday

Convention music-22B.  "Praise the Lord from the heavens . . . ."
Communion Hymn for Sunday (Arabic)

Convention music-22A, updated 3/21/15.  "Sabihu raba mina samawat . . . ."  (Praise the Lord from the heavens . . . .)
Communion Hymn for Sunday (English version of Sabihu)

This Communion Hymn is the English version of the Arabic "Sabihu."  Updated 1/5/2022.
Communion Hymn for Sunday (Koinonikon)

Convention music-22C.  "Praise ye the Lord from the heavens . . . ."  Updated music and file name, 9/23/19.
Communion Hymn for the Apostles (or an Apostle)

To be sung for an Apostle (his), or for many Apostles (their). "Their (His) sound hath gone forth into all the earth . . . ." Updated 8/16/18.
Communion Hymn for Thursday

Convention music-22H.  "Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth . . . ."
Communion Hymn for Tuesday

Convention music-22F.  "The just shall be in everlasting remembrance . . . ."
Communion Hymn for Wednesday

Convention music-22G.  "I will take the cup of salvation . . . ."
Communion Hymn, Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy (choral)

This is the choral version of the Communion Hymn sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning.  "And the Lord was awakened as one that sleepeth . . . ."
Communion Hymn, I will take the cup of salvation

This Communion Hymn is sung on Wednesdays, Sept. 8th, Nov. 21st, Feb. 2nd, the Fifth Saturday of Lent, and Aug. 15th.  "I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia."
Communion Hymn, I will take the cup of salvation

This Communion Hymn is sung on Wednesdays, Sept. 8th, Nov. 21st, Feb. 2nd, the Fifth Saturday of Lent, and Aug. 15th.  "I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia."
Communion Hymn, The just shall be

This Communion Hymn is sung on Tuesdays; for Martyrs; Hierarchs; Fools for Christ; St. John the Baptist (Conception, September 23; Synaxis, January 7; First and Second Findings, February 24; Third Finding, May 25; Nativity, June 24; Beheading, August 29); First Saturday of Great Lent.  "The just shall be in everlasting remembrance . . . ."
Communion Hymn, Their sound hath gone forth

The Communion Hymn for Thursday and the Apostles.  "Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth . . . ."
Indiction-Beginning of: Ecclesiastical New Year, Communion Hymn

This is sung for the Beginning of the Indiction (Ecclesiastical New Year).  "Bless the crown of the year with Thy goodness, O Lord."
Lazarus Saturday, Communion Hymn

Another choral arrangement of the Communion Hymn for Lazarus Saturday.  "Out of the mouths of infants and babes . . . ."
Lazarus Saturday, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on the Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus the Righteous.  "Out of the mouths of infants and sucklings . . . ."
Of Thy Mystical Supper

This hymn may be sung during the Divine Liturgy during communion, or on Holy Thursday.
People's Communion Hymn [Listen]

Convention music-24A.  "Receive me today, O Son of God . . . ."
People's Communion Hymn - Finley

Convention Music 24F.  "Of thy mystic supper, O Son of God . . . ."
Praise the Lord from the heavens

Key: E-minor, sung on Sundays
Receive Ye the Body of Christ

Communion hymn for Pascha through Ascension
Receive Ye the Body of Christ - 03 - D major

Communion Hymn for Pascha through Ascension
Receive Ye the Body of Christ - 04 - E minor

Communion Hymn for Pascha through Ascension
Receive Ye the Body of Christ - 08 - C major

Communion Hymn for Pascha through Ascension
Receive Ye the Body of Christ - 11 - G major

Communion Hymn for Pascha through Ascension
Receive Ye the Body of Christ - 13 - D major

Communion Hymn for Pascha through Ascension
Communion Hymns for the Year

25 communion hymns for all occasions throughout the liturgical year.  Updated 6/28/2021.
Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on September 13th for the Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem.  "O Lord, I have love the beauty of Thy house. Alleluia."  Updated 8/15/18.
Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem, First Antiphon

This is the First Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on September 13th for the Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem.
Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem, Second Antiphon

This is the Second Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on September 13th for the Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem.
Constantine & Helen, Apolytikion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of Constantine & Helen, May 21st.  "Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven . . . ."
D
Dismissal

Convention music-29A
Dismissal (from Vespers)

Preserve, O God - Glory/Both now; Convention music-46A.  Updated 6/21/2023.
Dismissal (from Vespers)

Preserve, O God - Glory/Both now; Convention music-46B
Dismissal (From Vespers)

Preserve, O God - Glory/Both now; Convention music-46C
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.
Dismissal - Finley

Convention music-29F
Entrance Hymn

Convention music-7F
Gospel Responses - Finley

Convention music-12F
Great Litany - Finley

Convention music-1F
Hymn to the Theotokos

From the music of F. Karam, Convention music-17F
Let Our Mouths be Filled with Thy Praise

From the music of Kedrov; Convention music-26F
Litany / In the Name of the Lord - Finley

Convention music-27F
Litany after the Lord's Prayer

Convention music-20F
Litany before the Lord's Prayer

Convention music-18F
Litany of the Anaphora - Finley

In F-major, Convention music-14F
Little Litany

Convention music-3F
Refrain & Troparion of the Second Antiphon - Finley

Convention music-4F
Refrain of the First Antiphon

Convention Music-2F
Trisagion Hymn (10F)

In the key of F.  Updated 7/13/2023.
We Have Seen the True Light (Finley/Kedrov)

Convention music-25F
Dormition of the Theotokos Series

Divine Liturgy music for August 15th, which includes choral and chant arrangements for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymns.  The Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) and Kontakion have been revised and corrected, 8/2/17
Dormition of the Theotokos, Apolytikion (Troparion-choral)

Sung from August 15th to the 23rd.  "In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos . . . ."
Dormition of the Theotokos, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "I will take the cup of salvation . . . ."  Updated 7/18/18.
Dormition of the Theotokos, Entrance Hymn in Liturgy

The Entrance Hymn sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "Come let us worship . . . ."  Updated 7/28/19,
Dormition of the Theotokos, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
Dormition of the Theotokos, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)

This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "All generations bless thee . . . In thee, O spotless Virgin . . . ."  (This is a revised and corrected version, 7/29/17.)
Dormition of the Theotokos, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "O Son of God, who art wondrous in the saints . . . ."  (If the Feast falls on a Sunday, sing: "who art risen from the dead."  Updated 7/28/19.
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross Series

Divine Liturgy music for September 14th, including the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymn.  Updated 8//2020.  (The magnification for the Megalynarion has been removed.)
Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Apolytikion (choral)

Feast day is September 14th.  Also sung on 3rd Sunday of Lent and on August 1st. Convention music-6.9.  "O Lord, save thy people . . . ."
Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung in the Divine Liturgy on September 14th for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross.  "The light of thy countenance, O Lord, hath been signed upon us. Alleluia."  Updated 7/17/18.
Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Entrance hymn

This is the Entrance Hymn sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th.  "Exalt ye the Lord our God . . . who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ."  Updated 7/17/18.
Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy, with verses, for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross on September 14th.
Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Kontakion-choral

This is the choral verson of the Kontakion for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th - 21st.  The Original Melody: "Thou Who wast raised up . . . ."
Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Megalynarion (Ninth Ode-Single-choral)

This is the choral version of the Megaylnarion sung at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross.  "A mystic garden art thou . . . ."  Updated 8/22/2020.  (The magnification has been removed.)
Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th.  "O Son of God, Who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ."  Updated 7/23/18.
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple Series

Divine Liturgy music for November 21st, which includes choral and chant arrangements for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymns.  [The chant and choral version of the Apolytikion have been updated (11/15/17).]
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Apolytikion (choral)

This Apolytikion is the choral version for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st.  "Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God . . . ."
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on November 21st for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple.
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Kontakion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st, sung from November 8th - 25th, Prosomoion "Thou Who wast raised up."  "The sacred treasury of God's holy glory . . . ."  Updated 9/25/18.
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Megalynarion

This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st.  "The angels, beholding the entrance of the all-pure one . . . Since thou art the living temple of God . . . ."
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on November 21st for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple.  "O Son of God, who art wondrous in the saints . . . ," or "risen from the dead" when the Feast falls on a Sunday.  Updated 9/25/18.
Entrance Hymn [Listen]

Convention music-7A
Entrance Hymn

Convention music-7B
Entrance Hymn - Hierarchical

Convention music-7C
Procession of the Cross, Entrance Hymn (Aug 1)

This is sung on the Feast of the Procession of the Precious Cross, August 1st.  "Come let us worship . . . who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ."
Holy Friday Matins, Exaposteilarion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Exaposteilarion sung on Holy Thursday night for Holy Friday Orthros.  "Thou didst make the thief worthy of paradise . . . ."
In One Moment (choral) [Listen]

This is the Exaposteilarion sung on Holy Thursday night (for Holy Friday Matins).  "In one moment thou didst graciously grant Paradise to the wise thief . . . ."  It is sung here by the St. George Cathedral Choir, Wichita, Kansas.  Updated with audio on 4/4/2021.
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Funeral Service

Choral version of the Funeral Service
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Gladsome Light

Based on Kievan Chant
Gladsome Light

Convention music-42A, with the OLD translation.  Too familiar to change.  Updated 7/24/13.
Gladsome Light

Two-part harmony in C-major
Gladsome Light

Two-part harmony in F-minor
Gospel Responses

Convention music-12A
Great Doxology - 2 part choral [Listen]

Two-part harmony, set to English by Michael Farrow, from the work of George Anastassiou.
Great Doxology - 4 part choral [Listen]

Four-part harmony, set to English by Michael Farrow, from the work of George Anastassiou.
Great Doxology - melody only [Listen]

Melody line only, set to English by Michael Farrow, from the work of George Anastassiou.
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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 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 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.
All creation rejoices in thee

Sung as the Megalynarion in place of "It is truly meet..." for the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great (January 1st, the Sundays of Great Lent, Holy Thursday & Holy Saturday morning).  Format updated 2/19/19.
Antiochian Village Camp, Hymn to the Theotokos

This is a harmonized version of the old camp version from Antiochian Village.
Hymn to the Theotokos

Bortniansky, Convention music-17A
Hymn to the Theotokos

Op. 41, No. 11, Arranged by Meena; Convention music-17B.  Updated 7/23/2022.
Hymn to the Theotokos

Harmonized by John Warren - Convention Music-17C
Hymn to the Theotokos (2-part, Treble only)

This Hymn to the Theotokos is in 2-part harmony, Treble only, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.  For the audio, please see the Treble & Bass 2-part harmony file.  "It is truly meet . . . ."
Hymn to the Theotokos (2-part, Treble/Bass) [Listen]

This Hymn to the Theotokos is in 2-part harmony, Treble & Bass only, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.  "It is truly meet . . . ."
Hymn to the Theotokos (4-part-Full choir) [Listen]

This Hymn to the Theotokos is in 4-part harmony, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.  "It is truly meet . . . ."
In Thee Rejoices

This hymn is sung during the Divine Liturgy on the Sundays in Lent, on January 1st, and on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday, all for the Liturgy of St. Basil.  "In thee rejoices, O thou who art full of grace, every created being . . . ."  (All creation rejoiceth.)
Lazarus Saturday, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)

This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung on the Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus the Righteous.  "Come ye people, let us honor . . . ."
Leave-taking of Elevation of the Cross, Hymn to the Theotokos - choral

This hymn is to be sung on the Leave-taking of the Exaltation of the Cross, September 21st.  It is taken from the 2nd Heirmos of the 9th Ode of the Feast. Choral version.  "Magnify, O my soul . . . Verily, death which befell all mankind . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord, Hymn to the Theotokos, choral [Listen]

Nativity of our Lord (B), choral version.  "O my soul, magnify her . . . A mystery I behold . . . ."
Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple - choral, Hymn to the Theotokos

Megalynarion for the Entrance of the Virgin in the Temple (November 21), Tone 4/Fourth Mode (harmonized).  "Angels marvelled . . . . Since thou art the living temple of God . . . ."
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I Leave You My Peace

May be sung as a recessional hymn.
Is Polla Eti Dhespota

Many years, master; Convention music-52
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Meat Fare Saturday (choral), Kontakion

"With the saints give rest," sung on the Saturday before Meat-Fare Sunday. Also sung in the Funeral Service (See Funeral Service).
Meat Fare Sunday (choral), Kontakion

Third Sunday of the Pre-Lenten season.  "When thou comest, O God, to earth with glory . . . ."
Pharisee & Publican Sunday (choral), Kontakion [Listen]

First Sunday of the Pre-Lenten Season. "Let us flee the Pharisee's conceited vaunting . . . ."
Annunciation (choral), Kontakion

Sung on March 25th, the initial Sundays in Lent, and at the Akathist Hymn (Service). In English & Greek. "I, thy servant, O Theotokos . . . ."
Annunciation, Kontakion

This Kontakion is sung from the beginning of Lent until the Leave-taking of the Feast of Annunciation, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth mode.  "To thee, our captain, Queen of war . . . ."
Forefeast of the Transfiguration of Christ, Kontakion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Kontakion for the Forefeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, August 5th, Prosomoion "On this day thou hast appeared."  "All of mortal nature now divinely shineth . . . ."
Prefeast of the Nativity of Christ, Kontakion

Kontakion, choral version, sung from November 26 - December 24.  "The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth . . . ."
Kontakion for Usual Sundays (choral)

Convention music-9A.  "O undisputed intercessor . . . ."  Updated 6/27/2020.
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Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday Series

Divine Liturgy music for the above, with chant and choral settings for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparia, Kontakia, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, & Communion Hymns.  Updated 3/28/18.
Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday, Apolytikion (1st, choral)

This is the First Apolytikion (Troparion) sung on the Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus the Righteous and on the Feast of Palm Sunday.  "O Christ God, when Thou didst raise Lazarus from the dead . . . ."
Palm Sunday, Apolytikion (2nd, choral)

This is the Second Apolytikion (Troparion) sung on the Feast of Palm Sunday.  "Buried with Thee through Baptism, O Christ our God . . . ."
Palm Sunday, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on the Feast of Palm Sunday.  "Blessed is He who cometh in the Name of the Lord."  Updated 4/20/19.  
Palm Sunday, Entrance Hymn in Liturgy

This is the Entrance Hymn sung at the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Palm Sunday.  "Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord . . . ."   Updated 3/28/18.
Palm Sunday, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon sung at the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Palm Sunday.
Palm Sunday, Kontakion

This is the Kontakion sung on the Feast of Palm Sunday.  "O Christ our God, Who in heaven dost rest upon Thy throne . . . ."  ("Upborne upon the heavenly throne . . . .")
Palm Sunday, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)

This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung on the Feast of Palm Sunday.  "God is the Lord and hath appeared to us . . . ."
Palm Sunday, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon sung at the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Palm Sunday.  "O Son of God, who didst sit upon the foal of an ass . . . ."   Updated 3/23/18.
Lent-1st Sunday & The Icon Not Made By Hands, Apolytikion (choral)

This Apolytikion is sung on the First Sunday of Lent, and also on August 16 for the Icon Not Made By Hands (Holy Napkin), Tone/Mode 2.  "Thy pure image do we venerate, O Good One . . . ."  Updated 3/12/2020.
Lent-2nd Sunday of Great Lent [Listen]

Sunday of Gregory Palamas
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.
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

Russian Novgorod chant
Let Our Mouths be Filled with Thy Praise

Convention music-26A
Great Litany

Two versions, Convention music-41A.  Updated 7/27/19.
Great Litany

Convention music-1A
Litany (Grant this, O Lord)

Convention music-44A
Litany / In the Name of the Lord

Convention music-27A
Litany after the Lord's Prayer

Convention music-20A
Litany before the Lord's Prayer

Convention music-18A
Litany of Fervent Supplication

Convention music-43A.  Updated 7/27/19.
Litany of the Anaphora

In F-major, Convention music-14A.  This music contains "Father, Son and Holy Spirit . . ." as well as "I will love thee, O Lord, my strength . . . ."
Litany of the Anaphora

In D-major, Convention music-14C
Litany of the Anaphora

In D-minor, Convention music-14B.  This music contains "Father, Son and Holy Spirit . . ." as well as "I will love thee, O Lord, my strength . . . ."
Little Litany

Two versions, Convention music-3A
Lord, have mercy (40 times)

This may be sung at the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th, Russian melody.
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Many Years - 01

God Grant You Many Years, Key of G
Many Years - 02

God Grant You Many Years, Key of F
Many Years - 03

God Grant You Many Years, Key of F
Many Years - 04

God Grant You Many Years, Key of F
Many Years - 05

God Grant You Many Years, Key of B-flat
Many Years - 06

God Grant You Many Years, Key of F
Many Years - 07

God Grant You Many Years, Key of C
Many Years - 08

God Grant You Many Years, Key of B-flat
Many Years - 09

God Grant You Many Years, Key of B-flat
Many Years - 10

God Grant You Many Years, Key of G
Many Years - 11

God Grant You Many Years, Key of G
Many Years - 12

God Grant You Many Years, Key of F
Many Years - 13

God Grant You Many Years, Key of F
Many Years - 14

God Grant You Many Years, Key of B-flat, English version of the Slavonic "Mnogaja ljeta"
Many Years - 15

God Grant You Many Years, Key of C
Many Years - 16

God Grant You Many Years, Key of G, Dedicated to Metropolitan PHILIP
Many Years - 17

God Grant You Many Years, Key of G
Many Years to a Priest

Sung by the choir to the priest at the end of Divine Liturgy.
Memorial Service

Choral version of the Memorial (Trisagion) Service
Memory Eternal

Sung at the Trisagion & Funeral Service
Memory Eternal

Sung at the Trisagion & Funeral Service
Mid-Pentecost Series

Divine Liturgy music for this Feast that comes the Wednesday between the Sunday of the Paralytic and the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, the Fourth week after Pascha.  Updated 5/6/17.
Mid-Pentecost, Apolytikion (choral)

This is the choral arrangement of the Apolytikion of Mid-Pentecost, sung from the Wednesday of the 4th week of Pascha for one week.  "In the midst of this feast, O Savior . . . ."
Mid-Pentecost, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on the Feast of Mid-Pentecost, the Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Pascha.  "He that eateth My Flesh . . . ."  Updated 5/6/17.
Mid-Pentecost, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos-chant)

This is the chant version of the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos), sung on the Wednesday of Mid-Pentecost.  It is also sung on September 8th for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.  "Verily, virginity, O Theotokos, is impossible for a mother . . . ."  Updated 8/14/2020, with new title.
Mid-Pentecost, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos-choral)

This is the choral version of the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos), sung on the Wednesday of Mid-Pentecost.  It is also sung on September 8th for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.  "Verily, virginity, O Theotokos, is impossible for a mother . . . ."  Updated 8/14/2020.
Myrrh-bearing Women Series

Divine Liturgy Music for the Second Sunday after Pascha, the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, Pious Joseph of Arimathea and Righteous Nicodemus.  Updated 4/20/17.  
Myrrh-bearing Women Sunday, Apolytikia (Choral)

These are the three Apolytikia (Troparia) sung on the Third Sunday of Pascha: the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women, Pious Joseph of Arimathea, and Righteous Nicodemus.  "When Thou didst descend to death . . . Pious Joseph . . . Verily the angel came to the tomb . . . ."
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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 Series

Divine Liturgy music for December 25th, which includes choral and chant arrangements for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymns.  Updated 11/9/19.
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Apolytikion (choral)

This is a choral version of the Apolytikion of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath given rise to the light of knowledge in the world . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is in E-minor, sung on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Flesh, December 25th, and on its Leave-taking, December 31st.  "The Lord hath sent redemption to his people."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Communon Hymn

The Communion Hymn for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "The Lord hath sent redemption to His people.  Alleluia."  Updated 10/12/19.
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Entrance Hymn

This Entrance Hymn is sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "Before the morning star I begot Thee from the womb . . . ."  Updated 10/12/19.
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Exaposteilarion (choral)

This is the choral arrangement of the Exaposteilarion sung for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "Down from heaven's holy height . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon with verses for the Divine Liturgy on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Kontakion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Kontakion of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th. "The Virgin brings forth today the Omnipotent One . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Kontakion (choral)

This is an arrangement of the Kontakion of the Nativity of Christ, for double soprano and double alto.  "the Virgin brings forth today the Omnipotent One . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Megalynarion (chant)

This is a chant version of the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "O my soul, magnify her . . . A mystery I behold which is strange and wondrous . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Megalynarion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "O my soul, magnify her . . . A mystery I behold which is strange and wondrous . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "O Son of God, Who wast born of the Virgin, save us . . . ."
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Second Antiphon-Refrain & Troparion

This is the Refrain and Troparion of the 2nd Antiphon for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "Save us, O Son of God, Who wast born of a virgin . . . GBN . . . Only-begotten Son . . . ."
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 Series

Divine Liturgy music for September 8th, including the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymn.  Updated 8/25/17.
Nativity of the Theotokos, Apolytikion-choral

This is the harmonized version of the Apolytikion of the Nativity of the Theotokos sung on September 8th.  "Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole universe . . . ."
Nativity of the Theotokos, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung in the Divine Liturgy on September 8th for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.  "I will take the cup of salvation . . . ."
Nativity of the Theotokos, Entrance Hymn

This Entrance Hymn is sung in the Divine Liturgy on September 8th for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.
Nativity of the Theotokos, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on September 8th for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.
Nativity of the Theotokos, Kontakion-choral

This is the choral version of the Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos, sung from August 24th - September 12th.  "By thy holy nativity, O pure one . . . ."
Nativity of the Theotokos, Megalynarion-choral

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The Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung on September 8th for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos is also sung for the Feast of Mid-Pentecost.  Please click this link for the choral version by Basil Kazan.  "Verily, virginity, O Theotokos, is impossible for a mother . . . ."

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Nativity of the Theotokos, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on September 8th for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.  Updated 9/2/17.
Nicholas the Wonderworker, Apolytikion (choral)

This is a choral version of the Apolytikion for St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, December 6th.  "Thy righteous acts have manifested thee to thy flock as a model of faith . . . ."
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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.
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A New Commandment

A Paraliturgical hymn that may be sung after services.  "A new commandment I give to you . . . ."
A Precious Adornment

For Sunday of Orthodoxy
A Precious Adornment II

For Sunday of Orthodoxy
Beneath Your Protection

For Sunday of Last Judgment
Carols of the Nativity - Set 1

These paraliturgical hymns may be sung at concerts or after services are concluded.
Carols of the Nativity - Set 2

These paraliturgical hymns may be sung at concerts or after services are concluded.
Come All You Works

For Holy Saturday
From Heaven Gabriel Cried To Her

For Annunciation
Gabriel Came To You

For Annunciation
Heaven and Earth (4 verses)

This is a Paraliturgical hymn sung during the season of the Nativity of Christ.  "Heaven and earth now sing in triumph . . . ."
In Glory, O Christ

For Sunday Kontakion (Tone 1)
Let Ev'ry Mortal Born On Earth

For Annunciation
Mystically We Sing Your Praises

For Sunday of Forgiveness
Noble Joseph Took Your Body

For Sunday of Myrrh-Bearing Women
O Cross of Christ

For 3rd Sunday in Lent
O Earth, The Tidings Glad Pronounce

For Annunciation
O What Wonderful Glad Tidings

Traditional Romanian Nativity Carol
Psalm 100

Psalm paraphrase by Richard Toensing
Psalm 89 (Abridged)

Abridged Version
Psalm 89 (Full)

Full version
Psalm 96 (95 LXX)

Psalm paraphrase by Christopher L. Webber
The King of Heaven

For Sunday, Octoechos Tone 8
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 . . . ."
Parayltic Series

This is the Alleluia & Megalynarion for the Sunday of the Paralytic, Third Sunday after Pascha.  Updated 4/25/17.
Come Ye Take Light, To Thy Resurrection (choral)

These two hymns are taken from the Resurrection Service (pink music book), with slight modification of the 2nd hymn.  They are sung as the priest comes out with the lighted candle, and the people receive the light and process outside.  "Come ye, take light from the Light . . . To Thy Resurrection, O Christ our Savior . . . ."
Pascha Series

Divine Liturgy choral music for the Feast of Pascha (Easter).  Updated 3/28/18.
Pascha, Communion Hymn

The Communion Hymn sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ, and during the Paschal season.  "Receive ye the Body of Christ . . . ."  Updated 4/24/19.
Pascha, Entrance Hymn

The Entrance Hymn sung at the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ, and during the Paschal season.  "In the gathering places . . . ."  Updated 3/28/18.
Pascha, First Antiphon

The First Antiphon sung at the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ, and during the Paschal season.
Pascha, Katabasia-9th Ode-Megalynarion (choral) [Listen]

This is the Katabasia of the 9th Ode of the Canon for Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ.  It is also sung as the Megalynarion in the Divine Liturgy on Pascha, and the Sundays of the Myrrh-bearing Women and the Blind Man.  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  "The angel cried . . . Shine, shine, O new Jerusalem . . . ."
Pascha, Kontakion

The Kontakion sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ, and during the Pascha season.  "O Christ our God, though Thou didst descend into the grave . . . ."  Updated 4/20/17.
Pascha, Megalynarion [Listen]

The Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ, and only on the Sundays of the Myrrh-bearing Women and The Blind Man.  This starts as a Trio.  "The Angel, when he saw Mary full of grace, cried, saying . . . O shine with clear radiance . . . ."  Updated 2/20/2021 to version from the "Blue Book," with update audio on 3/8/2021.  Updated on 7/19/2023 with correct first name:  Fyodor.
Pascha, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)

The Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ, and only on the Sundays of the Myrrh-bearing Women and The Blind Man.  "The Angel said to her, who is full of grace . . . O shine, O shine, O new Jerusalem . . . ."
Pascha, Second Antiphon

The Second Antiphon sung at Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ, and during the Paschal season.
Pascha, This is the Day [Listen]

The text of this hymn is from the Prokeimenon of the Epistle for Pascha.  It is typically sung as a recessional hymn, at a concert, or other times outside of the Divine Liturgy.  The audio is from a MIDI using the piano as the instrument.  Updated 6/2/2022 (several corrections needed).
The Angel Cried [Listen]

This hymn is sung during the Paschal season, instead of It Is Truly Meet, as the Megalynarion in the Divine Liturgy on Pascha, and the Sundays of the Myrrh-bearing Women and the Blind Man. 
The Angel Cried (Male choir)

Megalynarion for Pascha, Male Choir
Pentecost Series

Divine Liturgy music for Pentecost, the 50th day after Pascha, including the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion (Standard Arch. Vrsn), Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymn.  Updated 5/27/17.
Pentecost, Apolytikion (choral)

This is the choral arrangement of the Apolytikion sung on the Feast of Pentecost.  "Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God . . . ."  Updated 6/13/2023.
Pentecost, Communion Hymn

The Communion Hymn sung on the Feast of Pentecost.  "Thy good Spirit shall lead me in the land of uprightness."
Pentecost, Entrance Hymn

This is the Entrance Hymn sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pentecost.  "Be Thou exalted, O Lord, in Thine own strength . . . ."
Pentecost, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pentecost.
Pentecost, Kontakion (choral)

This is the choral arrangement of the Kontakion sung on the Feast of Pentecost.  "When the high one descended . . . ."
Pentecost, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)

This Megalynarion is sung on the Feast of Pentecost.  "O Mother that hath known no man . . . ."  Updated 6/4/2020.
Pentecost, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Pentecost.  "O Good Comforter, save us who sing unto thee. Alleluia."
Pentecost, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is an alternate version of the 2nd Antiphon sung on the Feast of Pentecost, 50 days after Pascha.  "Save us, O Good Comforter . . . ."
Peter & Paul, Apolytikion (choral)

This Apolytikion is the choral version sung on June 29th and 30th for Ss. Peter & Paul; Convention music-8C.  "O foremost in the ranks of the Apostles . . . ."  Updated 6/13/17.
Phimi of Metropolitan SABA (choral)

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

Convention music-50
Now the Powers of Heaven

New music for SMI, 2010
O Taste and See

Used at Presanctified Liturgies
Presanctified Liturgy, 03 Litany of Peace [Listen]

This is the Litany at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.  The audio is the Byzantine version, as sung by the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends.  For the choral audio, please see the Litany of Supplication below.
Presanctified Liturgy, 05 Let My Prayer Arise [Listen]

Following the OT readings in the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, we sing this Refrain following each of the verses chanted by the priest: "Let my prayer arise in thy sight as incense . . . ."  It is sung here by the choir at St. George Cathedral, Wichita, KS.
Presanctified Liturgy, 16a Let My Prayer Arise [Listen]

Following the OT readings in the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, we sing this Refrain following each of the verses: "Let my prayer arise in thy sight as incense . . . ."  In the Russian tradition, the choir sings the Refrain and the verses, without the Glory/Both now, as it is sung here by the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends.

Presanctified Liturgy, 20a Now the Powers of Heaven [Listen]

This is the "Cherubic Hymn" sung at the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts: "Now the powers of heaven . . . ."  The audio is from the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends. 

Presanctified Liturgy, 20b Now the Powers of Heaven [Listen]

This is sung as the "Cherubic Hymn" at the Liturgy of the Presanctified Liturgy.  "Now the powers of heaven . . . ."  The audio is a Slavonic version.

 
Presanctified Liturgy, 21 Litany of Supplication [Listen]

This Litany of Supplication used in the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts after the 1st Prayer of St. Ephraim.  Parts of it may also be used for the Great Litany and other litanies as well.
Presanctified Liturgy, 24a O Taste and See [Listen]

This is the Communion Hymn sung at the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.  "O taste and see that the Lord is good."  It is in E-minor, and sung here by the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends.
Presanctified Liturgy, 26a I Will Bless The Lord (Psalm 33) [Listen]

This is the first 10 verses of Psalm 33, to be sung at the end of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, after "Blessed be the name of the Lord."  "I will bless the Lord at all times . . . ."  It is sung here by the choir of St. George Cathedral, Wichita, KS.
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple Series

Music for the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd, including the 9th Ode of Matins, and the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymn of Liturgy. Updated 1/11/2021.
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Entrance Hymn

The Entrance Hymn for the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd.  "The Lord hath made known His salvation . . . Save us, O Son of God, who wast borne in the arms of righteous Simeon . . . ."  If this Feast falls on a Sunday, sing "Who art risen from the dead . . . ."  Updated 1/12/18.
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon, with verses, in the Divine Liturgy for the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd.
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Kontakion

Feast day is February 2nd.  "O Christ God, Thou hast sanctified the Virgin's womb . . . ."
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) [Listen]

This is the Magnification and the Hiermos of the 9th Ode for the Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd, sung as the Hymn to the Theotokos in Liturgy.  The audio version is only of the Hiermos itself.  "O Virgin Theotokos . . . In the shadow and letter of the Law . . . ."
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos-choral)

This is the choral version of the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) in the Divine Liturgy for the Presentaton of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd.  "O Virgin Theotokos . . . O faithful, let us magnify . . . ."
Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon, with verses, in the Divine Liturgy for the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the temple, February 2nd.  "Save us, O Son of God, who wast borne in the arms of righteous Simeon . . . ."   Updated 1/12/18.
Preserve, O Lord

Ton Dhespotin, Convention music-30A
Preserve, O Lord

Beginning of Liturgy - Convention music 00-d
Prodigal Son Sunday (choral), Kontakion

Second Sunday of the Pre-Lenten season.  "Foolishly I sprang away from Thy fatherly glory . . . ."
First Antiphon of the Typics (Psalm 103)

Convention music-51.  "Bless the Lord, O my soul . . . ."
Praise Ye The Name of the Lord - Soroka

Psalm 134/135.
Psalm 100

Make a joyful sound unto the Lord
Psalm 103 (102)

Bless the Lord, O my soul
Psalm 140/141 - Byzantine Tone 1

From Vespers
Psalm 146 (145)

Kievan melody, Praise ye the Lord
Psalm 23 (22)

Kievan melody, The Lord is my shepherd
Psalm 34 (33)

Refrain: O taste and see (can be used for Presanctified Liturgy)
Psalm 34 (33)

Full psalm: I will bless the Lord at all times
Psalm 43 (42)

Kievan melody, Judge me, O God.
Psalm 67 (66)

Kievan melody, God be merciful unto us
Psalm 82 (81)

Kievan melody, God standeth in the congregation of the mighty
Psalm 86 (85)

Bow down thine ear, O Lord
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Rejoice, O Bride & Alleluia

For the Akathist Service
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.
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Samaritan Woman Series

Divine Liturgy music for the 4th Sunday after Pascha, which is the 5th Sunday of Pascha.  Updated 4/29/17.
Samaritan Woman, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)

This is sung on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman (instead of Shine, shine . . .).   "The angel said to her, who is full of grace . . . Rejoice and be glad, and gate of the divine Light . . . ."
Saturday of Souls, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on the Saturday of Souls, Meat Fare Saturday, for the departed, "Blessed are they whom Thou hast chosen, O Lord..."
St. Simeon's Prayer

Toensing
St. Simeon's Prayer [Listen]

Archangelsky, Convention music-45A.  The audio file is from St. Ignatius Orthodox Church Choir, Franklin, TN.
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Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord Series

Divine Liturgy music for January 6th, which includes choral and chant arrangements for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymns. Updated with new files and file name, 11/8/19.
Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Apolytikion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th.  "When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan . . . ."  Updatged 1/9/2022.
Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Communion Hymn

The Communion Hymn for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th.  "The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. Alleluia."  Updated 11/8/19.
Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Entrance Hymn

The Entrance Hymn in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th.  "Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord . . . ."  Updated 12/21/18.
Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon with verses sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th.  "Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . ."
Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos-choral)

The Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th.  "O my soul, magnify her, who is more honorable . . . Every tongue is at a loss . . . ."  (Verily, all tongues . . . .)
Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th.  "Save us, O Son of God, who wast baptized in the Jordan . . . ."
Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord-LEAVE-TAKING, Entrance Hymn (for a Sunday)

This is the Entrance Hymn for when the Leave-taking of Theophany (Epiphany), January 14th, falls on a Sunday.  "Blessed is He that cometh . . . God is the Lord . . . who art risen from the dead . . . ."  Updated 12/27/18.
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
They Shall Find Joy

Taken from Psalm 20
Thomas Sunday (New Sunday) Series

Divine Liturgy Music for Thomas Sunday, the First Sunday after Pascha (Easter).  Updated 4/14/17.
Thomas Sunday (New Sunday), Apolytikion (choral)

This Apolytikion (Troparion) is sung on the Thomas Sunday, the Sunday after Pascha.  "While the tomb was sealed . . . ."
Thomas Sunday (New Sunday), Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on New Sunday: Sunday of Thomas the Apostle.  "Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem . . . ."  Updated 5/6/19.
Thomas Sunday (New Sunday), Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos-choral)

This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung on Thomas Sunday (New Sunday), instead of "The angel cried . . . Shine, shine . . . ."   "O most radiant lamp . . . ."
Transfiguration Series

Divine Liturgy music for August 6th, which includes choral and chant arrangements for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparion, Kontakion, Hymn to the Theotokos, and Communion Hymn.  The Megalynarion was updated 7/24/17.  The 2nd Antiphon, Entrance Hymns & Communion Hymn were updated 11/8/19.
Transfiguration, Apolytikion (choral)

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of the Transfiguration of our Lord.  "When thou, O Christ our God, wast transfigured on the mountain . . . ."
Transfiguration, Communion Hymn

This Communion Hymn is sung on August 6th for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.  "O Lord, in the light of the glory of thy face shall we walk . . . ."  Updated 8/7/2022.
Transfiguration, Entrance Hymn in Liturgy

This is the Entrance Hymn sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 6th for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.  "For with Thee is the fountain of life . . . ."  Update 7/19/18.
Transfiguration, First Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the First Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 6th, the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.
Transfiguration, Kontakion (choral)

Kontakion for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord (6 August).  "Thou wast transfigured on the mount . . . ."
Transfiguration, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos-choral)

This Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) is sung on August 6th for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.  "Now hath been heard . . . ."  Updated 8/7/2022.
Transfiguration, Second Antiphon in Liturgy

This is the Second Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 6th, the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.  "O Son of God, who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor . . . ."  Updated 7/19/18.
Transfiguration, Troparion (choral)

Apolytikion for the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ (6 August).  "When thou, O Christ our God, wast transfigured on the mountain . . . ."
Trisagion Hymn

New Music for SMI, 2010
Trisagion Hymn

This is like 10A of the Convention music, but with all three languages of English, Arabic and Greek.
Trisagion Hymn [Listen]

Sung during the Divine Liturgy.
Trisagion Hymn [Listen]

Sung during the Divine Liturgy, slower than the MIDI file plays it.
Trisagion Hymn

This Trisagion Hymn (Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal) is from the Holy Saturday Matins music book of the Antiochian Archdiocese, sung on Holy Friday night.  It may also be sung at the Divine Liturgy throughout the year.
Trisagion Hymn (10A)

Arabic version (Qudduson)
Trisagion Hymn (10B)

English version
Trisagion Hymn (10C)

In the key of B-flat
Trisagion Hymn (10E)

In English
Trisagion Hymn (2-part, Treble only)

This Trisagion Hymn is in 2-part harmony, with only the Treble Clef, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.  For the audio, please see the Treble & Bass 2-part harmony file.
Trisagion Hymn (2-part, Treble/Bass) [Listen]

This Trisagion Hymn is in 2-part harmony, Treble & Bass, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.
Trisagion Hymn (4-part-Full choir) [Listen]

This Trisagion Hymn is in 4-part harmony, SATB, composed in memory of +Kh. Stefanie Yova Yazge.
Trisagion Hymn for Hierarchical Liturgy (11A)

Greek version.  Updated 11/10/19.  Corrected instructions at the beginning.
Trisagion Hymn for Hierarchical Liturgy (11B)

English version.  Updated instructions 8/22/19.
Trisagion Hymn for Hierarchical Liturgy (11C)

English version of Qudduson.  Updated instructions 8/22/19.
Archangel Gabriel, Apolytikion (July 13th-choral)

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, July 13th; and also for the Commemoration of the Miracle Wrought by Archangel Michael in Colossae (Chonae), September 6th, Prosomoion "Thou who wast raised up."  "Surpreme Commander of the Hosts of the Heavens . . . ."  Updated 9/14/2020.
Archangels, Apolytikion (choral)

This is the Apolytikion for the Synaxis of the Archangels, Feast day is November 8th, choral version, Prosomoion "Thou Who wast raised up."  "Supreme Commanders of the Hosts of the Heavens . . . ."  Updated 9/19/2020.
George, Troparion of

Feast day is April 23rd; Convention music 8B
John of Damascus, Apolytikion (choral)

This is a choral version of the Apolytikion of St. John of Damascus, December 4th, using the standard text for a venerable & monastic bishop.  "Thou hast shown thyself, O God-inspired John, as a guide to the Orthodox Faith . . . ."
John of Damascus, Apolytikion (choral)

This is also a choral version of the Apolytikion of St. John of Damascus, December 4th, using the specific text to fit the special melody and Prosomoion "Thy confession," as done in the Antiochian Patriarchate, matching the chant version.  "O ye faithful come, let us on this day . . . ."
Michael the Archangel, Troparion of

This is the choral version of the Troparion of St. Michael that will be used at the Archdiocese Convention, 2009.  It is in the special melody of Tone 4.
Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery in Palestine, Apolytikion

This is the Venerable Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery of Palestine. Feast day is October 28th.
Troparion of the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent [Listen]

Sunday of the Cross
Troparion of the 4th Sunday of Great Lent

Sunday of John Climacus of the Divine Ladder
Troparion of the 5th Sunday of Great Lent

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of Mary of Egypt, sung on the 5th Sunday of Great Lent and on her Feast Day of April 1st.  "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ."  Updated 3/24/17.
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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..."
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Bassa the Martyr, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are sung for the Holy Martyr Bassa of Edessa, August 21st, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Longing after martyrdom, O lauded Bassa . . . ."
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 - Come Let Us Worship

Invitatory (initial hymn) from the Kazan Vespers book.  "Come, let us worship and fall down before God our King . . . ."
Vespers, Kazan - Dismissal

Dismissal sung after the apolytikia (troparia) from the Kazan Vespers book.  "Preserve, O God, the holy Orthodox Faith and all Orthodox Christians . . . More honorable than the cherubim . . . Glory . . . Both now . . . ."  Updated 4/24/19.
Vespers, Kazan - Glory #1, Final

Final Glory/Both now sung at the end of Vespers, by Raymond J. George (1917-2002). 
Vespers, Kazan - Great Litany

Great Litany #1 and #2 from the Kazan Vespers book.
Vespers, Kazan - Litany Before the Aposticha

Litany before the Aposticha from the Kazan Vespers book.  "Lord, have mercy."  "Grant this, O Lord."
Vespers, Kazan - Litany of Fervent Supplication #1

Litany of Fervent Supplication, first version from the Kazan Vespers book, including single and triple LHM.  Updated 11/22/16.
Vespers, Kazan - Litany of Fervent Supplication #2

Litany of Fervent Supplication, second version from the Kazan Vespers book, with single and triple LHM.  Updated 11/22/16.
Vespers, Kazan - O Gladsome Light (Choral)

Lamp-lighting hymn for after "O Lord, I have cried". Choral setting.  "Gladsome Light of the holy glory . . . ."
Vespers, Kazan - St. Simeon's Prayer (Choral)

St. Simeon's Prayer, choral version by Archangelsky and adapted into English by Gelsinger.  "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace . . . ."
Vouchsafe, O Lord [Listen]

This hymn is usually said by the bishop during Vespers, but may be sung, if desired.
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We Have Seen The True Light

Convention music-25A
We Have Seen The True Light

Russian Novgorod melody
Come Forth from Lebanon O Bride

Music for the entry of the bride, taken from the Song of Songs.
Hail, O Bride from Lebanon

Music for the entry of the Bride
Wedding Psalm

Key of F
Wedding Service

Betrothal and Crowning
Wedding, Sacrament of Marriage

Various Choral versions of the Wedding: Betrothal & Crowning
Wedding, Sacrament of Marriage

Choral version of the Wedding: Betrothal & Crowning
Wedding, Sacrament of Marriage

Choral version of the Wedding: Betrothal & Crowning
Wedding, Sacrament of Marriage

Wedding music in Carpatho-Russian tradition
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.