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Anaphora
Convention music-16A |
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Andrew-Apostle, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are sung for the Holy Apostle Andrew, November 30th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou heaven gifted with speech . . . ." Updated 10/16/19. |
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Anthony the Great, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are sung at the Aposticha for St. Anthony the Great, January 17th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, prince of ascetics and monks . . . ." Updated 1/31/2020. |
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Ascension, 9th Ode of the Canon (Full-Double Canon)
This is the Full Ninth Ode of the Feast of Ascension, Both Canons. "O thou who art God's Mother . . . Beholding the ascent of the Master . . . Rejoice, O Queen . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 5/28/2020. |
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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 . . . ." |
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Ascension, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)
This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Ascension. "O thou who art God's Mother . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Athanasius & Cyril of Alexandria, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera are for Our Fathers Among the Saints Athanasius & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria, January 18th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, O pair of hierarchs of Christ . . . ." Updated 12/14/18. |
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Athanasius of Athos, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera are sung for Athanasius the Athonite, July 5th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, O Athanasius most wise . . . ." |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 . . . ." |
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Anti-Cherubic Hymn, Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy
This Cherubic Hymn is sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning. "Let all mortal flesh keep silence . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 7/4/2022. |
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Christ is Risen
Sung during the Paschal season. "Christ is risen from the dead . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Christ is Risen (Arabic)
Standard Archdiocese Version. "Christ is risen from the dead . . . ." Updated 3/19/2020. |
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Christ is Risen (Arabic, choral)
This is the traditional melody of Christ is Risen with the Arabic phonetics. |
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Christ is Risen (Combined) [Listen]
Standard Archdiocese Version in English, Arabic, and Greek (slow versions), followed by the quick version with verses (Let God arise, etc.); revised 5/12/12. |
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Christ is Risen (English) [Listen]
Standard Archdiocese Version. "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life." Updated 3/18/2020. |
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Christ is Risen (Greek)
Standard Archdiocese Version |
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Christ is Risen (Quick)
Standard Archdiocese Version, quick version, sung with the verses "Let God arise...," etc. Updated 4/25/17. |
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Christ is Risen - 02 (Greek, English)
Paschal Troparion |
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Christ is Risen - 15
Paschal Troparion, Key of F |
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Circumcision of Christ/St. Basil the Great, Stichera at the Praises
Stichera at the Praises for the Circumcision of Christ and Saint Basil the Great, January 1st, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "He that without division or change . . . ." Updated 12/30/2020. |
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Receive Ye the Body of Christ
Communion hymn for Pascha through Ascension |
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Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera are sung for the Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna, December 9th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Anna, the worthy namesake of grace . . . ." Updated 11/2/2020. |
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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. |
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Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung on October 26th for the Great-Martyr Demetrios, the Myrrh-Streaming, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Come thou, O holy Martyr of Christ . . . ." Updated 9/9/18. |
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Dormition of St. Anna, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers are sung on July 25th for the Dormition of Righteous Anna, the mother of the Theotokos, Prosomion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, spiritual swallow . . . ." Updated 6/30/19. |
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Eleutherios-Bishop of Illyria, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for the Hieromartyr Eleutherios, Bishop of Illyria, December 15th, Prosomoion "Let us worship the Word." "Being comely adorned in thy sacred priestly robes . . . ." |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera of the Aposticha at Vespers are sung for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, life-giving Cross of the Lord . . . ." Updated 8/15/18. |
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Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera are sung for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Heaven and earth rejoice to behold the only Virgin who is wholly beyond reproach . . . ." Updated 11/2/18. |
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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. |
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Forefeast of the Elevation of the Cross (Sept. 13th), Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera are sung for the Forefeast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 13th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, life-giving Cross of the Lord . . . ." Updated 8/14/18. |
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Forty Holy Martyrs, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebastia, March 9th, Prosomoion "Rejoice" "Come ye, O brethren, come . . . ." |
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George, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Praises
This is the Glory sung on April 23rd at the Feast of the Great-martyr George the Trophy-bearer. "Spring hath shown forth; come, let us be glad . . . ." Updated 4/15/17. |
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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. |
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Gladsome Light
This version has the corrected translation. See note at the bottom of the music. |
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God is the Lord-Tone 5/Plagal First Mode [Listen]
This is the music and audio for the new "God is the Lord" in Western and Byzantine Notation. Click on "Listen" to hear it chanted. |
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Great Doxology - Tone 5
Sung at the end of Orthros (Matins) |
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Gregory the Theologian, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
Stichera for St. Gregory the Theologian, January 25th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, spring whence theology flowed . . . ." Updated 12/16/18. |
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Gregory the Wonderworker, Stichera at the Praises
The Praises for St. Greogory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea, November 17th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou who wast made very great . . . ." |
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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. |
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Holy Saturday Matins (Lamentation Service), 4-The Lamentations
These Lamentations are sung on Holy Friday night for the Matins of Holy Saturday. "In a grave they laid Thee . . . Right it is indeed . . . Every generation chanteth hymns of praise . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 3/26/2020. |
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Holy Saturday Matins (Lamentation Service), 5-Evlogetaria
These are the long version and the short version of the Evlogetaria of the Resurrection sung on Holy Friday night for Holy Saturday Matins (Lamentation service). "Blessed art thou, O Lord . . . The assembly of angels was amaed to see Thee . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 4/6/2023. |
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Holy Saturday Matins (Lamentation Service), 9-Give Me This Stranger
This hymn is sung on Holy Friday night for Holy Saturday Matins (Lamentation service), either during or after the procession with the Epitaphios. "When he saw that the sun had hidden its rays . . . ." Updated 4/30/2021. |
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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." |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Apolytikion (Tone 5)
The Apolytikion in Tone 5 for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "Let us worship the Word." "Father Jacob, the glorious . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Glory/Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the Glory and Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th. "O righteous father Jacob . . . Rejoice, O Mother of the Lord." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Glory/Both now at the Praises
This is the Glory and Both now sung at the Praises for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th. "O ye lovers of the martyrs . . . O Theotokos, who didst give birth to the Creator . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are the stichera at the Aposticha sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "O ye who love to honor the feast . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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John Chrysostom, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Nov 13)
These stichera are sung for St. John Chrysostom, November 13th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, gold-bright, divinely-inspired . . . ." Updated 11/4/2020. |
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John Chrysostom-Recovery of Relics, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera are sung for the Recovery of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom, January 27th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Seeing the bright and light-giving lamp . . . ." Updated 12/17/18. |
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Joseph of Damascus, 01-Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried (1st set)
These are the First Set of stichera at OLIHC for Joseph of Damascus, July 10th, Prosomoion "O Righteous Father." "When, for the love of the Creator . . . ." |
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Katherine, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on November 25th for St. Katherine (Catherine) the Great Martyr, Prosomoion "Let us worship the word." "Let us praise the all-lauded and noble bride of Christ . . . ." Updated 11/24/2020. |
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Kyriaki-Great-Martyr of Nicomedia, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on July 7th for the Great-martyr Kyriaki of Nicomedia, Prosomoion "Let us worship the word." "Thou didst prove an auspicious and pleasing sacrifice . . . ." |
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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. |
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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. |
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Lazarus Saturday Matins, 3-Evlogetaria of the Resurrection
This is the music for the Evlogetaria of the Resurrection, also sung at Lazarus Saturday Matins (Orthros). "Blessed art Thou, O Lord . . . The assembly of Angels was amazed to see . . . ." It is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 3/15/2020. |
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Lent-3rd Sunday of Lent-Sunday of the Cross, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of the Cross, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Shine the bright lightning-bolts of thy grace . . . ." |
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Lent-Saturday Matins (Orthros) for Tone 5, Stichera at the Aposticha of the Praises
These stichera from the Triodion are sung in Matins (Orthros) during Lent on Saturday for the Aposticha of the Praises, when it is Tone 5, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Since Thou art great in mercy . . . ." |
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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). |
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Litany of Fervent Supplication (simple chant)
This Litany of Fervent Supplication includes the triple Lord, have mercy in Tone 4 sung at the Village (in many languages), the Traditional Tone 5 used in the Artoklasia (English, Arabic, & Greek), and the simple Tone 8. |
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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 . . . ." |
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Matins, Kazan - Third Little Litany #2
Third Little Litany at Matins, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins - Magnifications at the Katavasiae, All Modes
Magnifications at the Katavasiae, "More honorable than the Cherubim...", all tones/modes. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 6/2/2023. |
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Matins - Magnifications at the Katavasiae, Tone 5/Plagal I Mode
Magnifications at the Katavasiae, "More honorable than the Cherubim...", Tone 5/Plagal First Mode. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Matins, Kazan - Doxastikon and Theotokion at the Praises for Eothinon 05, Tone 5
Doxastikon and Theotokion for the Fifth Eothinon at the Praises, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Doxastikon and Theotokion at the Praises for Eothinon 09, Tone 5
Doxastikon and Theotokion for the Ninth Eothinon at the Praises, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. Updated 2/1/19. |
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Matins, Kazan - Evlogetaria, Resurrectional
Resurrectional Evlogetaria for Sunday Orthros, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Praises and Resurrectional Stichera, Tone 5
Praises and Resurrectional Stichera, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Prokeimenon of the Resurrectional Orthros Gospel, Tone 5
Prokeimenon for the Resurrectional Orthros Gospel, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Troparion of the Resurrection after the Great Doxology, Tone 5
Troparion of the Resurrection after the Great Doxology, "Having risen from the tomb", Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Myrrh-bearing Women Sunday, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers sung for the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing Women. "Thou Who coverest Thyself with light as with a garment . . . ." |
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Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Both now at the Litia (Entreaty)
This is the Both now at the Litia for the Nativity of Christ, December 25th. "All the Angels in Heaven dance . . . ." |
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Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Communion Hymn
This is the Communion Hymn sung at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th. "The Lord hath sent redemption to His People. Alleluia." |
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Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory at the Litia (Entreaty)
This is the Glory at the Litia (Entreaty) sung before the Aposticha for the Nativity of Christ, December 25th. "The Magi, Kings of Persia . . . ." |
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Nicholas the Wonderworker, Glory & Both now at the Praises
This is the Glory & Both now (Doxastikon) at the Praises for Our Father Bishop Nicholas, December 6th. "Glory . . . Let us blow the trumpets of praise. Let us be happy in the feast . . . Both now . . . Let us blow the trumpets of praise; for the queen of all, the virgin Mother . . . ." |
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Nicholas the Wonderworker, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are sung for St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, December 6th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, sacred and ven'rable head . . . ." Updated 11/4/18. |
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O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 5) [Listen]
This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 5, which may be sung at Daily Vespers. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 7/4/2023. |
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O Lord, I have cried (Brief versions-Tones 1-8)
These are the quick, brief versions of "O Lord, I have cried," in all 8 tones, sung at Daily Vespers. (The Byzantine versions will be added when they are finished.) Updated 5/20/2020. (For recordings of each tone, go to each tone itself listed in this Group.) |
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Ordination Troparia
Troparia sung at the ordination of a priest or deacon |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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Paramon (Eve) of Theophany (Epiphany), Glory/Both now at the Aposticha (Jan 5)
This Glory/Both now at the Aposticha of Vespers is sung on the Paramon (Eve) of Theophany, January 5th, when it falls on a Sunday. It is also sung as the Glory/Both now at the Aposticha of Vespers on January 3rd. "Verily, Christ our God cometh for baptism . . . ." Updated 12/1/19. |
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Come Ye Take Light
This is the first hymn chanted at the beginning of the Rush Procession, as the priest comes out with the lighted candle, and the people receive the light and begin to process outside. "Come ye, take light from the Light . . . ." |
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Come Ye Take Light, To Thy Resurrection (chant)
These two hymns are chanted at the beginning of the Rush Procession, as the priest comes out with the lighted candle, and the people receive the light and begin to process outside. "Come ye, take light from the Light . . . To Thy Resurrection, O Christ our Savior . . . ." |
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Pascha, Glory at the Paschal Stichera
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Stichera of Pascha (Let God arise) during the Paschal season. The music is in Western and Byzantine notation. "Today is the Day of Resurrection . . . ." |
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Pascha, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)
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 . . . ." Updated 2/25/2023. |
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Pascha, Paschal Stichera (chant)
These are the Stichera of Pascha that are sung at the Aposticha in Great Vespers and at the Praises in Orthros (Matins) during the Paschal season. The text here uses the Nassar translation. The music is in Western and Byzantine notation. "Let God arise . . . Today, Christ, our saving Pascha . . . ." |
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Pascha-2-Matins, Come ye receive the light
This is "Come receive ye the light" that is sung (usually by the Priest) on Pascha night, followed by "Angels in the Heavens, O Christ" that is sung during the procession after receiving the light. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 2/11/2022. |
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Pascha-3-Matins, Christ is Risen
The slow and quick versions of "Christ is risen" sung during the Paschal season, with verses when needed. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 5/13/19. |
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Pascha-7-Matins, The Paschal Stichera
These Paschal Stichera are sung during the Paschal season as the second set of Praises in Orthros and the second set of stichera at the Aposticha in Vespers. The text uses the HTM translation. "Let God arise . . . A sacred Pascha hath been shown forth to us today . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 1/31/2022. |
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Pascha-8-Matins, Doxastikon (Glory/Both now) at the Praises
This is the Doxastikon (Glory & Both now) sung at the Praises and the Aposticha during the Paschal season. "It is the day of Resurrection . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 5/23/2021. |
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Pascha-Midnight Office & Matins, Complete service (Byzantine notation)
This is the complete set of music for the Midnight Office and Matins on Pascha night, Byzantine notation only. Updated 5/13/19. |
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Pascha-Midnight Office & Matins, Complete service (Western notation)
This is the complete set of music for the Midnight Office and Matins on Pascha night, Western notation only. |
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Pharisee & Publican, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Aposticha
This is the hymn sung as the Glory at the Aposticha on the Sunday of the Pharisse & Publican. "Mine eyes being weighed down because of mine iniquities . . . ." |
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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. |
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Euphemia, Stichera at the Praises
The stichera at the Praises for the Great-Martyr Euphemia the all-praised, July 11th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, O Virgin Martyr of Christ . . . ." |
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John the Almsgiver, Stichera at the Praises
These praises are sung on November 12th for John the Almsgiver, Patriarch of Alexandria, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou shining light of the Church . . . ." They may also be sung at the Aposticha at Vespers. Updated 10/13/2021. |
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John the Baptist-Third Discovery of his head, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung on May 25th for the Third Discovery of the Head of John the Baptist, Prosomoin "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou sacred head full of light . . . ." |
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Let My Prayer Arise (chant)
There are two versions here: one in Tone 6/Plagal Second Mode (for the first week of Lent and Holy Week), and the second in Tone 5/Plagal First Mode (for the rest of Lent). Updated 3/1/2023. |
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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. |
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Presanctified Liturgy, 09b 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 . . . ." |
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Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Both now at Litia / GBN at Aposticha on Sunday After
This is the Both now sung at the Litia for the Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd. It is also sung as the Glory/Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers on the Sunday after the Feast. "The Ancient of Days . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine (hand-written) notation. |
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Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Glory at Litia & at OLIHC on Sunday After
This is the Glory sung at the Litia for the Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd. It is also sung as the Glory at "O Lord, I have cried" on the Sunday after the Feast. "Search the Scriptures . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine (hand-written) notation. |
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Prokeimenon, 04 Wednesday Vespers
The Prokeimenon sung at Vespers on Wednesday evening. "Save me, O God, by Thy Name, and judge me by Thy strength." |
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Amomos - Psalm 118
This is the beginning of Psalm 118:1-12 that may be sung before chanting the Evlogetaria in Orthros. |
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Psalm 33
Psalm 33 is sung/read at the end of the Presanctified Liturgy, but has been used during communion of the Divine Liturgy as well. It is written here in both Western & Byzantine notation. "I will bless the Lord at all times . . . ." Minor corrections & File name updated 3/25/2023. |
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Psalm of Thanksgiving
This compilation of psalm verses may be sung either during communion or after the Divine Liturgy. |
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Raphael-Bishop of Brooklyn, Glory/Both now (Doxa) at the Praises
This is the Glory & Both now at the Praises for St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November. "Today is the day we honor the holy hierarch Raphael . . . Beneath thy compassion we take refuge . . . ." Updated 10/28/2020. |
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Raphael-Bishop of Brooklyn, Glory/Both now at the Litia
The Glory & Both now at the Litia at Vespers for Our Father Among the Saints Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn. "Glory . . . Enlightened by the memory of holy Raphael . . . Both now . . . We faithful Christian call thee blessed . . . ." |
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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. |
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Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 5 (Kazan)
Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode. |
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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. |
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Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 5 (Kazan)
Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode. |
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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 . . . ." |
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Saturday of Souls, Evlogitaria
These Evlogitaria are from the Funeral Service, and are sung at Orthros (Matins) on Saturday of Souls and Meat Fare Saturday. "Blessed art thou, O Lord, teach me thy statutes. The Choir of the Saints have found the Fountain of Life and the Door of Paradise . . . ." |
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Spyridon-Bishop of Trimythous, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for St. Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous, the Wonderworker, December 12th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou rule for high priests of Christ . . . ." |
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Sunday before the Nativity of Christ, Stichera at the Praises
Stichera at the Praises for the Sunday before the Nativity of Christ, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Zion, thou sacred city of God . . . ." Updated 12/2/2020. |
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Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Troparion after 1st 3 OT Readings
This troparion is sung with its stichoi (verses) and Refrain after the first set of three Old Testament Readings in Vespers. "Thou didst appear in the world . . . ." |
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Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Troparion of the Prophecy (1st set)
This is the First set of the Troparion of the Prophecy sung at Vespers for the Feast of the Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, January 6th. "Thou Who madest the world hast appeared in the world . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Troparion of the Prophecy (1st set)
This is the First set of the Troparion of the Prophecy sung at Vespers for the Feast of the Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, January 6th, using the translation from The Festal Menaion (Ware/Mother Mary). "Thou who hast created the world . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), Seeing the spear now piercing Thy side
The Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross) sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Seeing the spear now piercing Thy side . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Having Great And Inumerable Sins
This is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Having great and inumerable sins . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Let us blow the trumpets of praise
This Theotokion is sung throughout the year, in Tone 5. "Let us blow the trumpets of praise . . . ." Updated 6/23/2020. |
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Theotokion, Save Me, O Blameless Mother of God
This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoioin "Rejoice." "Save me, O blameless Mother of God . . . ." Update 11/5/2022. |
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Theotokion, Thou Who Art Sovereign Lady Of All
This Theotokion is from the Triodion, during Lent, and is sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Thou who art Sovereign Lady of all . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Whom Art Thou Come Now To Resemble
Theotokion for Vespers & Matins, Prosomoion "O righteous Father." "Who art thou come now to resemble . . . ." |
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Three Great Hierarchs, Both now (Theotokion) at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the Theotokion (Both now) sung at the Aposticha for the Three Hierarchs, January 30th. "Let us blow the trumpets of praise; for the queen of all, the Virgin Mother, hath bent down from on high . . . ." |
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Three Great Hierarchs, Glory (Doxa) at the Aposticha at Vespers
The Doxastikon (Glory) at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Three Great Hierarchs, January 30th. "Let us blow the trumpets of song . . . ." |
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Three Great Hierarchs, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
The Aposticha at Vespers for the Three Great Hierarchs, January 30th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, three holy Hierarchs of Christ . . . ." Updated 12/19/18. |
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Trisagion Hymn (Byz T5)
This Trisagion Hymn is in English, Arabic, & Greek, written by Kyriachoú Ioannídou Kalogírou. "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal . . . ." Updated 7/14/2022, with a slight change in the music, ison and phrasing of text. (It was listed as Tone 1.) |
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Pascha, Troparion (Apolytikion)
This is the standard Troparion (Apolytikion) of Pascha, in English, Arabic, and Greek. "Christ is risen from the dead . . . ." |
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Troparion of the Resurrection - Tone 5
Convention music-6.5 |
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Guria, Shamuna & Habib, Apolytikion
The Apolytikion for the Martyrs Guria, Shamuna & Habib the Deacon of Edessa, November 15th. "Since Thou hast given us the miracles . . . ." |
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Isaac the Syrian, Dismissal Hymn (Apolytikion)
This is the Dismissal Hymn (Apolytikion) sung for our Righteous Father Isaac the Syrian, January 28th, Prosomoion "Let us worship the Word." "He that thundered on Sinai with saving laws for man . . . ." |
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Joseph of Damascus, Apolytikion
Apolytikion for St. Joseph of Damascus, July 10th. "Come, O ye faithful, let us honor the martyrs of Christ . . . ." Updated 6/26/2022. |
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Luke-Apostle & Evangelist, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on October 18th for the Apostle and Evangelist Luke. It is a special troparion in Tone 5 for Luke himself. "Let us praise the all-hymned Luke . . . ." |
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Menas of Egypt, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is specific for the Holy Martyr Menas of Egypt, November 11th, Prosomoion "Let us worship the Word." "With great valor in soul, thou didst strive in martyrdom . . . ." |
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Probos, Andronikos and Tarachos at Tarsus, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for the Martyrs Probos, Andronikos and Tarachos at Tarsus, October 12th, Prosomoion "Let us worship the word." "All the powers of Heaven were awestruck and amazed . . . ." |
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After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (Aug 20)
These stichera are for the After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 20th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "He that in our behalf . . . ." |
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Akepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas of Persia, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Martyrs Akepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas of Persia, November 3rd, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, three Martyrs mighty of name . . . ." |
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Ambrose of Milan, Stichera at OLIHC (2nd set)
The 2nd set of stichera at OLIHC for St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, December 7th, Prosomoion "O righteous Father." "O righteous Father, sacred Ambrose . . . ." |
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Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine, November 3rd, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Bravely didst thou go forth of thyself . . . ." |
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Euphrosyne, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for Our Righteous Mother Euphrosyne, September 25th, Prosomoion "O Righteous Father." "O righteous Mother, famed and admirable Euphrosyne . . . ." |
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John the Baptist-First & Second Discovery of his head, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the 1st & 2nd Discoveries of St. John the Baptist's Head, February 24th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou sacred head full of light . . . ." |
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Lent-6th Wednesday of Lent, 7th & 6th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are the 7th & 6th stichera (10, 9, 8, 7, 6) sung on the 6th Wednesday of Lent, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "When Thou, O Jesus, wentest about . . . Taking Martha and Mary as guides . . . ." Updated 3/3/2023. |
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Octoechos-Wednesday Vespers-Tone 5, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are the stichera sung on Wednesday evening from the Octoechos, Tone 5, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "When ye were sent throughout all the world . . . ." |
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Sabbas the Sanctified, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for our God-bearing Father Sabbas the Sanctified, December 5th, Prosomoion "O righteous Father." "O godly-minded Father Sabbas . . . ." |
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Theodore the General, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are for the Great Martyr Theodore the General, February 8th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, most noble soldier of Christ . . . ." |
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Theodosios the Great, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for Theodosios the Great, Head of Monasteries (Cenobiarch), January 11th, Prosomoion "The Original Melody." "O righteous Father Theodosios, thou God-bearing Saint . . . ." |
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Thursday of the 4th week after Pascha, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung at Vespers on the Thursday of the Fourth week after Pascha (for Friday), the week of Mid-Pentecost, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Shining with mid-day splendor and cheer . . . ." Updated 5/15/19. |
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Ephraim and Isaac the Syrians, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are sung for our Righteous Fathers Ephraim and Isaac the Syrians, January 28th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, Ephraim, thou fountain of song . . . Rejoice, Isaac, thou eagle of prayer . . . ." |
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Eustathios and his family, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera are sung for the Great-Martyr Eustathios and his family, September 20th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou who wast called from on high . . . ." |
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Herman of Alaska, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for St. Herman of Alaska, December 13th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Thou didst accept long exile for Christ . . . ." Updated 11/30/19. |
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Luke-Apostle & Evangelist, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
The Aposticha at Vespers for the Holy Apostle & Evangelist Luke, October 18th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Richly was grace poured forth on thy lips . . . ." |
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Moses the Ethiopian, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
For our Righteous Father Moses the Ethiopian, August 28th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, repentant robber most blest . . . ." |
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Nektarios the Wonderworker, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are sung for St. Nektarios the Wonderworker, November 9th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou who didst rise in the east . . . ." Updated 10/13/2021. |
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Vespers, Kazan - "O Lord, I have cried" with verses and Resurrectional stichera, Tone 5
"O Lord, I have cried" (kekragaria) with verses (stichologia) and Resurrectional stichera, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode. "With thy noble cross, O Christ . . . ." Updated 11/2/17. |
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Vespers, Kazan - Glory, Fast Final, in Assorted Tones
Fast Final Glory in various Byzantine tones, from Kazan Vespers book. |
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Vespers, Kazan - Glory, Slow Final, in Various Tones
Slow (Sticheraric) Final Glory in the various tones, from the Kazan Vespers book, adapted. Updated 1/14/17. |
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Vespers, Kazan - Prokeimena, Weekdays, Sun-Fri
Prokeimena for weekday Vespers, Sunday to Friday evening. |
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Vespers, Kazan - Resurrectional Aposticha and Theotokion, Tone 5
Resurrectional Aposticha and Theotokion from the Kazan Vespers book, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode. "O Christ Savior, who didst become incarnate without leaving heaven . . . O most revered Virgin . . . ." |
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Vespers, Kazan - Resurrectional Aposticha, Tone 5
Aposticha for the Resurrection, Tone 5/Mode Plagal 1. "O Christ Savior, who didst become incarnate without leaving heaven . . . ." |
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Vespers, Kazan - Resurrectional Theotokion at "O Lord, I have cried" (Tone 5)
Theotokion for the Resurrection at "O Lord, I have cried," Tone 5/Plagal First Mode. "The sign of the virgin bride who knew not wedlock . . . ." |
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Vespers, Kazan - Resurrectional Theotokion at the Aposticha, Tone 5
Theotokion for the Resurrection at the Aposticha, Tone 5/Mode Plagal 1. "O most revered Virgin . . . ." |