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Abercius the Wonderworker, Kathisma at Orthros/Matins
This is the Kathisma sung at Matins (Orthros) for St. Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis and Equal-to-the-Apostles, October 22nd, Prosomoion "By conceiving the wisdom." "By the working of God, thou wast girt about . . . ." |
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Akathist: Responses for the Canon & Oikoi
The response "Most Holy Theotokos, save us" in Tone 4, and the two responses: "Hail, O Bride..." and "Alleluia" in Tone 8, Key of C. UPDATED 2/14/18. |
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Akathist: Responses for the Canon & Oikoi
These are the Responses to the Canon (Most holy Theotokos, save us) and to the Oikoi in the Akathist itself: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom." "Alleluia." Updated 5/18/2023. |
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Kontakion of Annunciation
Sung on March 25, and during the Akathist Hymn (Service). "Verily I, thy servant, O Theotokos . . . ." |
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Kontakion of Annunciation
Sung on March 25, and during the Akathist Hymn (Service). "To thee, our captain, Queen of war . . . ." Update 3/22/2021. |
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Kontakion of the Annunciation [Listen]
Kontakion sung on March 25th, and during the Akathist Hymn (Service) - "To Thee The Champion Leader": Standard Archdiocese Version |
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Kontakion of the Annunciation-Arabic
This version has the English transliteration to sing this in Arabic. Sung also at the Akathist service. Updated 3/9/09 with ison. "Inni ana abdouki . . . ." |
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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 6/28/2021. |
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All Saints Sunday, Kontakion
This Kontakion is sung in the Divine Liturgy on All Saints Sunday, the Sunday after Pentecost. The Original Melody: "As first-fruits of our nature to the Planter of created things . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Alleluia in Lent
This Alleluia replaces "God is the Lord" during Orthros/Matins on weekdays during the Lenten season. |
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Alleluia-with verses, sung during Holy Week
This Alleluia is sung during the first 4 days of Holy Week at Matins. Verses begin: "My spirit seeks thee early in the nightwatches . . . ." |
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Anaphora
Choral setting based on the Antiochian Village Camp Book |
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The Anaphora
Choral version, from the old camp version. |
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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. |
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Anthony the Great, Stichera at the Praises
The stichera at the Praises for St. Anthony the Great, January 17th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O our righteous Father Anthony . . . ." Updated 1/17/2021. |
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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 . . . ." |
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Athanasius of Athos, Stichera at the Praises
These stichera are sung at the Praises on July 5th for the Venerable Athanasius of Athos, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Truly precious in Thy sight, O Christ . . . ." |
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Beheading of John the Baptist, Doxa (Glory) at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Beheading of John the Baptist, August 29th. "Thou didst rebuke kings, O Forerunner of the Savior . . . ." |
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Beheading of John the Baptist, Stichera at the Praises
These are sung on August 29th for the Beheading of John the Baptist, Prosomoion, "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder great and terrible! Behold, that most sacred head . . . ." |
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Behold the Bridegroom (Arabic version with English phonetics)
This is the Troparion sung on Palm Sunday night, Holy Monday & Tuesday night, during the Bridegroom Matins/Orthros, in Arabic with English phonetics. |
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Benedict of Nursia, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for Our Righteous Father Benedict of Nursia, March 14th. "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ." |
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Blind Man Sunday, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises sung on the Sunday of the Blind Man, the 6th Sunday of Pascha. "Who can tell of Thy mighty works, O Christ . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 5/19/2020. |
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Cheese Fare Saturday, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung on Cheese Fare Saturday, Prosomoin "The Paradise of Eden." "Let us, the faithful, all extol in hymns . . . ." |
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Circumcision of Christ, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
Stichera sung for the Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ, January 1st. "When the Savior condescended for the sake of mankind . . . ." |
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Circumcision of Christ/St. Basil the Great, Doxa (Glory) & Both now at "O Lord, I have cried"
This Doxastikon (Glory) & Both now are sung for St. Basil the Great and the Circumcision of Christ, January 1st. "O righteous Basil . . . When the Savior condescended . . . ." |
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Circumcision of Christ/St. Basil the Great, Doxa (Glory) & Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the Glory & Both now for St. Basil the Great and the Circumcision of Christ, January 1st. "Glory . . . O thou all beatified Basil . . . Both now . . . The all-good God did not disdain to be circumcized . . . ." |
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Circumcision of Christ/St. Basil the Great, Doxa (Glory) & Both now at the Praises
This is the Glory and Both now sung at the Praises for the Circumcision of Christ and St. Basil the Great, January 1st. "Grace is poured upon thy lips . . . When the Savior condescended . . . ." |
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Communion Hymn
This was done by Dn. George Nashawati, based on the music of Sakellarides, offering two versions. "Receive ye the Body of Christ . . . ." |
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Communion Hymn for Friday
Convention music-22I. "God is our King before the ages . . . ." |
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Communion Hymn for Monday
Convention music-22E. "He maketh His angels spirits . . . ." |
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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. |
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Communion Hymn for Saturday
Convention music-22J. "Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous . . . ." Updated 12/12/2020. |
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Communion Hymn for Sunday
Convention music-22D. "Praise the Lord from the heavens . . . ." |
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Communion Hymn for Sunday (Arabic)
Convention music-22A, updated 3/21/15. "Sabihu raba mina samawat . . . ." (Praise the Lord from the heavens . . . .) |
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Communion Hymn for Sunday (English version of Sabihu)
This Communion Hymn is the English version of the Arabic "Sabihu." Updated 1/5/2022. |
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Communion Hymn for Sunday (Koinonikon)
Convention music-22C. "Praise ye the Lord from the heavens . . . ." Updated music and file name, 9/23/19. |
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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. |
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Communion Hymn for Thursday
Convention music-22H. "Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth . . . ." |
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Communion Hymn for Tuesday
Convention music-22F. "The just shall be in everlasting remembrance . . . ." |
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Communion Hymn for Wednesday
Convention music-22G. "I will take the cup of salvation . . . ." |
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Communion Hymn, Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy
This is the Communion Hymn sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning. "And the Lord was awakened as one out of sleep . . . ." |
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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 . . . ." |
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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." |
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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 . . . ." |
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Communion Hymn, Their sound hath gone forth
The Communion Hymn for Thursday and the Apostles. "Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth . . . ." |
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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." |
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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 . . . ." |
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People's Communion Hymn [Listen]
Convention music-24A. "Receive me today, O Son of God . . . ." |
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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. |
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Constantine & Helen, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion (Troparion) is sung on May 21st for the Feast of Ss. Constantine & Helen. "Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 2/12/19. |
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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 . . . ." |
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Constantine & Helen, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha
This is the Glory at the Aposticha sung on May 21st for the Feast of Ss. Constantine & Helen. "Like a brilliant ray, like the evening star . . . ." |
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Constantine & Helen, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises
This Glory at the Praises is sung on May 21st for the Feast of Ss. Constantine & Helen. "The King of kings and God . . . ." Updated 5/6/17. |
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Constantine & Helen, Stichera at the Praises
These Stichera at the Praises are sung on May 21st for the Feast of Ss. Constantine & Helen, Prosomion "O strange wonder." "Rejoice, O great and all-wise Constantine . . . ." |
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Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming, Doxa (Glory) at the Aposticha
This Glory at the Aposticha is sung for the Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming, October 26th. "Thy divine and blameless soul, O Demetrios . . . ." |
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Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming, October 26th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder, great and marvellous! Exceeding joy hath shone forth . . . ." Updated 8/28/19. |
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Earthquake (October 26th), Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on October 26th for the Earthquake. "O Thou Who lookest upon the earth . . . ." |
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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. |
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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. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the Glory & Both now sung at the Aposticha for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th. It is also sung as the "Both now" at "O Lord, I have cried" on August 1st for the Feast of the Procession of the Cross. "Thy precious Cross, which Moses prefigured in himself of old . . . ." It is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 7/26/18. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Katabasia (Ode 9-single)
This is the Katabasia of the 9th Ode (without magnification) of the First Canon for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, sung on August 1, August 6-13 and August 24-September 21. (On August 6th, the double canon is sung.) "Thou art the mystical paradise . . . ." |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Katabasiae (Ode 9-Double)
These two Katabasiae of the 9th Ode of the Cross (without magnifications) conclude the Canon on the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord on August 6th. "Thou art the mystical paradise . . . Verily, death which befell the human race . . . ." |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Katabasiae (Odes 1-9)
These Katabasiae (Odes 1-9) are sung in Orthros (Matins) on August 1, August 6-13 and August 24-September 21. They can also be sung at the Sacrament of Baptism, while the baby or child is being clothed. They are sung in a special Tone 8, similar to the Canon of the Paraklesis. UPDATED AND CORRECTED, 8/29/13 |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Katavasia of the 9th Ode (double)
These two Katabasiae of the 9th Ode of the Cross (from both Canons, without magnifications) conclude the Canon on the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord on August 6th. "O Theotokos, thou art a mystical paradise . . . Today the death that came to man . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 8/21/2020. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Katavasia of the 9th Ode (single)
This is the Katabasia of the 9th Ode (without magnification) of the First Canon for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, sung on August 1, August 7-13 and August 24-September 21. (On August 6th, the double canon is sung.) "O Theotokos, thou art a mystical paradise . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 8/21/2020. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Katavasiae of Odes 1-8
These Katabasiae (Odes 1-8) are sung in Orthros (Matins) for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, on August 1, August 6-13, and August 24-September 21. "A cross did Moses inscribe . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 8/21/2020. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Katavasiae of Odes 1-9
These Katabasiae (Odes 1-9) of the Feast of the Cross are sung in Orthros (Matins) on August 1, August 6-13 and August 24-September 21. They can also be sung at the Sacrament of Baptism, while the baby or child is being clothed. They are sung in a special Tone 8, similar to the Canon of the Paraklesis. "A cross did Moses inscribe . . . O Theotokos, thou art a mystical paradise . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 8/21/2020. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)
This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th. "O Theotokos, thou art a mystical paradise . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Megalynarion (Ninth Ode-Single)
This is the Megalynarion from the Ninth Ode of the First Canon sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross. "Thou art the mystical paradise . . . ." Updated 8/22/2020. (The magnification has been removed.) |
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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.) |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Ninth Ode (Full, double canon)
This is the full Ninth Ode of both Canons sung at Orthros for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th, with Magnifications. "Magnify, O my soul, the most venerable Cross of the Lord. O Theotokos, thou art a mystical paradise . . . . Magnify, O my soul, the Elevation of the life-giving Cross of the Lord. Today the death that came to man . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated on 9/13/2020. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Ninth Ode-Double
This is the Ninth Ode of the Canon at Orthros for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th, with Magnifications. "Magnify, O my soul, the most precious Cross of the Lord. Thou art the mystical paradise . . . . Magnify, O my soul, the Elevation of the life-giving Cross of the Lord. Verily death which befell the human race . . . ." |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Stichera at the Praises
The stichera at the Praises are sung on September 14th for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder, great and marvelous! Today the life-bearing Tree . . . ." Updated 8/15/18. |
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Elias (Elijah) the Prophet, Stichera at the Praises
These praises are sung on July 20th for the Prophet Elias (Elijah) the Thesbite, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "When thou wast united to our God . . . ." |
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Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Glory & Both now at "O Lord, I have cried"
This is the Glory & Both now at "O Lord, I have cried" for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st. "After thou wast born, O Bride of God and Sovereign Lady . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 11/19/2020. |
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Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple-After-Feast, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 22nd, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder, great and marvelous! Today by visible signs . . . ." |
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Euthymios the Great, Stichera at the Praises
The praises for the Venerable Father Euthymios the Great, January 20th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O righteous Father Euthymios, leaving behind earthly things . . . ." |
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Euthymius the Great, Kathisma in Orthros/Matins
This is the Kathisma sung in Orthros/Matins for Our Righteous Father Euthymius the Great, January 20th and October 15th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the Wisdom." "Taking on thee the poverty borne by Him . . . ." Updated 10/9/ |
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God is the Lord-Tone 8/Plagal Fourth 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 8
Sung at the end of Orthros (Matins) |
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Gregory the Wonderworker, Apolytikion
This is the Apolytikion for St. Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea, November 17th. "By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Gregory the Wonderworker, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for St. Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea, November 17th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "What shall I now call thee, O Gregory? . . . ." |
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Holy 14,000 Infants, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung for the Holy 14,000 Infants slain by Herod, December 29th. "When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea . . . ." |
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Holy Fathers, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Praises
This Glory at the Praises is sung on the Sunday of the Holy Fathers (in October, after Ascension, and in July). "When the rank of the holy Father flocked . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 8/8/2020. |
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Holy Fathers, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Praises for the Holy Fathers, on the Sunday after Ascension (of the 1st Ecumenical Council), on the Sunday during July 13-19 (of the 4th Ecum. Council), and on the Sunday during October 11-17 (of the 7th Ecum. Council). |
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Holy Wednesday Matins, 01 Alleluia & Apolytikion
This is the Alleluia, with verses, and the Apolytikion of the Bridegroom sung on Holy Tuesday night for Holy Wednesday Matins. "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 4/6/2023. |
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Holy Wednesday Matins, 08 GBN at the Aposticha at the Praises
This is the Glory/Both now at the Aposticha at the Praises sung on Holy Tuesday night for Holy Wednesday Matins, also known as The Hymn of Kassiani. "O Lord, the woman who had fallen into many sins . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Holy Week-Bridegroom Matins (Orthros), Alleluia & Apolytikion
This is the Alleluia and Apolytikion sung on the first three nights of Holy Week: Palm Sunday night, Holy Monday night, & Holy Tuesday night, with all 3 endings for each night. "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night . . . ." Updated 4/6/2023. |
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Hymn of Kassiani
This is the Doxastikon (Glory/Both now) at the Aposticha of the Praises for Holy Wednesday Orthros (sung on Holy Tuesday night). "O Lord, the woman who had fallen into many sins . . . ." It is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 4/11/2023. |
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Hymn of Kassiani the Nun
Sung as the Doxastikon of the Aposticha for Holy Wednesday Bridegroom Matins. UPDATED and corrected 7/31/13! |
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All Creation
This is the Hymn to the Theotokos sung at the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, with melody and ison only. "All creation rejoices in thee . . . ." |
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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. |
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All creation rejoices in thee [Listen]
Sung as the Hymn to the Theotokos for the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great (January 1st, the Sundays of Great Lent, Holy Thursday & Holy Saturday morning). Updated 12/3/2021. |
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All creation rejoices in thee [Listen]
This replaces "It is truly meet" at the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great: on his feast day of January 1st, on each Sunday during Lent, on Holy Thursday & Holy Saturday morning, and on the Paramon of the Nativity of Christ and the Paramon of Theophany (except when the Nativity and Theophany fall on a Sunday-then it's on the day of the feast itself). The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated text (spiritual) 2/13/2022. (The audio may be updated at some point.) |
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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 . . . ." |
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Leave-taking of Elevation of the Cross, Hymn to the Theotokos
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. This version is in the Byzantine notation. "Magnify, O my soul . . . Verily, death befell the human race . . . ." |
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Leave-taking of Elevation of the Cross, Hymn to the Theotokos - chant
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. Updated 9/3/14. This version is in Western notation. "Magnify, O my soul . . . Verily, death befell the human race . . . ." |
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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 . . . ." |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Glory/Both now at the Litia
This is the Glory and Both now sung at the Litia in Vespers for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th. "O Lord, thy blessed martyr Jacob carried the cross . . . O Theotokos, the most holy and exceedingly glorified . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Kathismata in Orthros/Matins
These are the 3 Kathismata and Theotokia sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, during Orthros/Matins. First Kathisma: Prosomoion "Awed by the beauty." "O Jacob most adored . . . O Mother undefiled . . . ." Second Kathisma: Prosomoion "Joseph was amazed." O our Father Jacob . . . O pure Virgin, spotless Maid . . . ." Third Kathisma: Prosomoion "By conceiving the wisdom." "Thou, O Jacob, didst carry thy cross . . . By conceiving the Wisdom . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Kontakion
This Kontakion is sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "To thee, the Champion Leader." It is usually read in Orthros as a part of the Canon or sung in Liturgy when it falls on a weekday. "O righteous Jacob, in the contest thou wast uplifted . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Megalynaria in Liturgy
These are the 2 Megalynaria sung in the Divine Liturgy after "It is truly meet" for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "More honorable than the Cherubim (similar to 'Higher than the heavens')." "Thou appeared an adamant warrior . . . Come, ye faithful, let us with fervor praise . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (1st set)
This is the first set of stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call thee." "What shall we now call thee, O Saint of God? A man dwelling in the heavens . . . A great beaming luminary . . . Angels were amazed . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder! O dread mystery! The martyr, lover of God . . . O strange and most solemn happening . . . Jacob most beatified . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021. |
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John Chrysostom, Apolytikion
Feast Day is November 13th and January 27th. This is also sung after his Paschal homily is read on Pascha. "Grace shining forth from thy mouth like a beacon . . . ." |
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John Chrysostom, Apolytikion
His Feast Day is November 13th and January 27th. This is the official version sung by SOYO in conjunction with their initial prayer service. This may also be sung after his Paschal Homily is read. "Grace shining forth from thy mouth like a beacon . . . ." |
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John of Kronstadt, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These are the Aposticha stichera for Our Righteous and God-bearing Father John, Archpriest of Kronstadt and Wonderworker, October 19th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Rejoice, reconciler of men with God . . . ." |
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John of Kronstadt, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are for Our Righteous and God-bearing Father John, Archpriest of Kronstadt and Wonderworker, October 19th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "What name shall we give thee, O Father John? . . . ." |
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John the Almsgiver, Kathisma at Orthros
This is the Kathisma chanted at Orthros (Matins) for John the Almsgiver, Patriarch of Alexandria, November 12th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the wisdom." "Taking on thee the merciful mind of love . . . ." |
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Paraklesis-Small, Katabasia (Ode 9) of the Canon
This is the Katabasia only (Ode 9) of the Small Paraklesis, as sung on the Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus the Righteous. "Most rightly we confess thee . . . ." |
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Paraklesis-Small, Katabasiae (Odes 1-8) of the Canon
These are the Katabasiae only (Odes 1-8) of the Small Paraklesis, as sung on the Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus the Righteous. "Traversing the water as on dry land . . . ." |
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Meat Fare Saturday (chant), Kontakion
"With the saints give rest," sung on the Saturday before Meat-Fare Sunday. Also sung in the Funeral Service (See Funeral Service). Updated 1/17/17. |
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Annunciation (Arabic), Kontakion
This hymn is the Arabic version of "To thee the Champion Leader" and is sung on the Sundays during Lent before March 25th,on the Feast of Annunciation, March 25th, itself, and on the Fridays of Lent during the Akathist Hymn (Service). |
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Annunciation (chant), Kontakion
This is the standard Kontakion of Annunciation (March 25), also sung on the initial Sundays of Lent and at the Akathist Hymn (Service). "To thee, the Champion Leader . . . ." |
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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 . . . ." |
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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 . . . ." |
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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 . . . ." |
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Lazarus Saturday Matins, 4-Katavasiae of Odes 1-8 & the 9th Ode
This is the music for the Katavasiae of Odes 1-8 and the 9th Ode for the Canon sung at Lazarus Saturday Matins (Orthros). "Traversing the water as on dry land . . . ." It is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 4/1/2023. |
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Lazarus Saturday, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)
This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung instead of "It is truly meet" on Lazarus Saturday. "Let us, O ye peoples, gloriously honor the pure Theotokos . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 4/21/2021. |
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Palm Sunday Matins, 4-Third Kathisma
This is the music for the 3rd Sessional Hymn (Kathisma) for Palm Sunday Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "When the bodiless one." "He that doth sit on the Cherubim . . . ." It is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Palm Sunday Matins, Complete Byzantine notation
This is the complete service for Palm Sunday Matins (Orthros). It contains: God is the Lord, Apolytikia, Kathismata, Prokeimenon, Troparia after Psalm 50, Katavasiae of Odes 1-8 & Ode 9, Praises and Glory/Both now at the Praises. It is in Byzantine notation only. Updated 4/7/2020. |
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Palm Sunday Matins, Complete Western notation
This is the complete service for Palm Sunday Matins (Orthros). It contains: God is the Lord, Apolytikia, Kathismata, Prokeimenon, Troparia after Psalm 50, Katavasiae of Odes 1-8 & Ode 9, Praises and Glory/Both now at the Praises. It is in Western notation only. |
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Palm Sunday Vespers, 4-Stichera at the Aposticha
These stichera are sung at the Aposticha for Palm Sunday Vespers, "Rejoice and make merry, O city of Sion . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 4/6/2023. |
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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. |
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Lent-2nd Sunday of Great Lent
Sunday of Gregory Palamas, 2nd Sunday of Lent, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "O star of Orthodoxy . . . ." (Updated 2/23/17 - further update pending...") |
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Lent-2nd Sunday of Great Lent [Listen]
Sunday of Gregory Palamas |
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Lent-2nd Sunday, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Aposticha
This Glory is sung at the Aposticha on the Second Sunday of Lent, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "Thy tongue, awakened unto doctrines . . . ." |
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Lent-3rd Sunday Evening of Lent, 6th & 5th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are the 6th & 5th stichera (10, ... 6, 5) sung on the 3rd Sunday of Lent in the Evening, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "O Lord, Who freely hast spread out Thy divine hands . . . Lord, in the multitude of Thy great compassions . . . ." |
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Lent-3rd Sunday, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Praises
This Glory is sung at the Praises on the Third Sunday of Lent, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "The Lord of all taught us by a proverb . . . ." |
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Lent-3rd Sunday, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Praises [Listen]
This is the Doxastikon sung at the Praises in Orthros/Matins on the Third Sunday in Lent. "The Lord of all taught us by a proverb . . . ." Updated 3/18/2020. Click on "Listen" to hear Chadi singing this hymn. Updated 3/20/2020. |
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Lent-5th Wednesday of Lent, 1st metered Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are the first metered stichera sung on the 5th Wednesday of Lent, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "Thou hast shown forth Thy most sacred disciples . . . Having the season of the Fast as an ally . . . ." |
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Great Litany-Byzantine
This Great Litany (Ektenia) in chant form can be used for the beginning of any of our services. |
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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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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. |
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Matins - Magnifications at the Katavasiae, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode
Magnifications at the Katavasiae, "More honorable than the Cherubim...", Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Mary Magdalene-Myrrh-bearer, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (or Praises)
These stichera are for the Aposticha at Vespers (or the Praises at Orthros) for Mary Magdalene, Myrrh-bearer & Equal to the Apostles, July 22nd, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Thou didst follow in the steps of Christ . . . ." |
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Matins, Kazan - Doxastikon and Theotokion at the Praises for Eothinon 08, Tone 8
Doxastikon and Theotokion for the Eighth Eothinon at the Praises, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Doxastikon and Theotokion at the Praises for Eothinon 11, Tone 8
Doxastikon and Theotokion for the Eleventh Eothinon at the Praises, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Praises and Resurrectional Stichera, Tone 8
Praises and Resurrectional Stichera, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Prokeimenon of the Resurrectional Orthros Gospel, Tone 8
Prokeimenon for the Resurrectional Orthros Gospel, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion at Praises-T8
The Theotokion (Both now) sung at Sunday Orthros (Matins) in Tone 8. "Most blessed art thou, O Virgin Theotokos . . . ." Updated 5/30/19. |
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Matins, Kazan - Troparion of the Resurrection after the Great Doxology, Tone 8
Troparion of the Resurrection after the Great Doxology, "Having risen from the tomb", Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Doxastikon (Glory) at "O Lord I have cried"
This Glory is sung at "O Lord I have cried" on Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, "When the thrones are placed..." |
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Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Aposticha
This Glory is sung at the Aposticha on Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, "Woe to thee, O darkened soul..." |
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Menaion-Heirmos of the 8th Ode (The King of Heaven)
This is the Heirmos of the 8th Ode of the Menaion Canons. "The King of Heaven, Whom all the hosts of angels hymn . . . ." Updated 7/25/19. |
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Menaion-Heirmos of the 9th Ode (Most rightly)
This is the Heirmos of the 9th Ode of the Menaion Canons. "Most rightly we confess thee . . . ." Updated 7/25/19. |
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Mid-Pentecost, Apolytikion (chant)
This Apolytikion of Mid-Pentecost is sung for one week, beginning on the Wednesday of the Fourth week of Pascha. The music here is in Western and Byzantine notation. "In the midst of this Feast, O Savior . . . ." |
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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 . . . ." |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 . . . ." |
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Nativity of the Theotokos, Doxastikon (Glory) at the Aposticha
This is the Doxastikon at the Aposticha for September 8th, the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos. "Come, all ye believers, let us hasten to the Virgin . . . ." |
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Nativity of the Theotokos, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)
This is the Megalynarion sung at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, September 8th. "Virginity is alien to mothers . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Nativity of the Theotokos, Megalynarion-chant
DO NOT CLICK THE LINK ABOVE. CLICK THE LINK BELOW. 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 chant version by Basil Kazan. "Verily, virginity, O Theotokos, is impossible for a mother . . . ." |
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Nativity of the Theotokos, Megalynarion-choral
DO NOT CLICK THE LINK ABOVE. CLICK THE LINK BELOW. 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, Ninth Ode of the 2nd Canon
This is the Ninth Ode, with Magnifications, of the 2nd Canon for September 8th, the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos. "Magnify, O my soul, the Virgin Mary, born of a barren womb. Verily, virginity, O Theotokos, is impossible for a mother . . . ." Updated 8/23/19. |
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O Lord, I have cried (Brief - Tone 8) [Listen]
This is the brief version of "O Lord, I have cried unto thee" in Tone 8, which may be sung at Daily Vespers. (The Byzantne version will be added when it is available.) |
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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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Open To Me The Doors of Repentance
The three hymns are sung as the Post-Gospel Hymns for the Triodion, after Psalm 50, from the Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican to the 5th Sunday of Lent. |
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Open To Me The Doors of Repentance
These three hymns are sung during the Season of the Triodion, in Orthros as the Post-Gospel hymns after Psalm 50, from the Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican to the 5th Sunday of Lent. They are in Western & Byzantine notation. Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode & Tone 6/Plagal Second Mode. Updated 2/25/2021. |
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Panteleimon, Stichera at the Praises
These praises are sung on July 27th for the Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Since thou didst zealously imitate . . . ." Updated 7/16/18. |
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Paraklesis-Great
The musical score for the service of Great Paraklesis, including Holy Transfiguration Monastery's metered translation of the Canon written out with Western notation. Updated 8/10/2020, with a certain text, Apolytikion, and new file name, from b to c. |
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Paraklesis-Little (Small)
The musical score for the service of Small Paraklesis, including Holy Transfiguration Monastery's metered translation of the Canon written out with Western notation. Updated typos & accidentals, isson, text, and Apolytikion, 8/11/2020. (New link as well, 7d.) |
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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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Paralytic Sunday, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Praises
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Praises on the Sunday of the Paralytic, the 4th Sunday of Pascha. "O Lord, the paralytic was not healed by the pool . . . ." The music is in Western and Byzantine notation. Updated 5/10/2020. |
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Paraskeva, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung on July 26th for the Holy Venerable Virgin-Martyr Paraskeva of Rome, Prosomion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder, with what manliness . . . ." Updated 6/15/19. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Pascha, Kontakion
This is the Kontakion of Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ. "Though Thou didst descend into the grave . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Pascha, Kontakion (chant)
This Kontakion is taken from St. Anthony's Monastery website. "Though thou didst descend into the grave . . . ." |
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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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Pelagia-Our Righteous Mother, Kathisma in Orthros
This is the Kathisma sung for our Righteous Mother Pelagia, October 8th, Prosomoion "By conceiving the Wisdom." "With the dew of repentance . . . ." |
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Pentecost, 01-Apolytikion
The Apolytikion sung for the Feast of Pentecost, 50 days after Pascha. "Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Pentecost, 02-Kathismata
These are the Kathismata sung on the Feast of Pentecost, 50 days after Pascha. First Set: Prosomoion "Joseph was amazed." "Let us faithful celebrate . . . ," "Coming down to those on earth . . . ." Second set: Prosomoion "When the bodiless one." "After Thy Rising, O Christ . . . " The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Pentecost, Apolytikion
This is the Apolytikion of the Feast of Pentecost. The music is in Western and Byzantine notation. "Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God . . . ." |
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Pentecost, Apolytikion (choral)
This is the choral arrangement of the Apolytikion sung on the Feast of Pentecost. "Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God . . . ." |
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Pentecost, Communion Hymn
The Communion Hymn sung on the Feast of Pentecost. "Thy good Spirit shall lead me in the land of uprightness." |
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Pentecost, Glory/Both now (Doxastikon) at "O Lord, I have cried" [Listen]
This is the Glory/Both now (Doxastikon) sung for Pentecost at "O Lord, I have cried" in Vespers. "Come, O ye peoples, let us worship the Godhead of three Hypostases . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Click on "Listen" to hear Deacon John chant it. Updated 6/4/2020, PM. |
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Pentecost, Kontakion (chant)
This Kontakion is sung on the Feast of Pentecost. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. "When the High One descended . . . ." |
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Pentecost, Kontakion (choral)
This is the choral arrangement of the Kontakion sung on the Feast of Pentecost. "When the high one descended . . . ." |
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Pharisee & Publican, Doxastikon & Theotokion (Glory-Both now) at the Praises
This is the Glory and Both now sung at the Praises of Orthros/Matins on the Sunday of the Pharisee & Publican, during the Triodion. "O Lord, thou didst reproach the Pharisee . . . Most blessed art thou . . . ." |
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Pharisee & Publican, Doxastikon (Glory) at "O Lord I have cried"
This is the hymn sung at the Glory of "Lord I have cried" on the Sunday of the Pharisee & Publican. "Almighty Lord, I have known how effective are tears . . . ." |
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Pharisee & Publican, Glory (Doxa) at the Praises [Listen]
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Praises on the Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican. "O Lord, Thou didst reproach the Pharisee . . . ." Updated 2/11/2022. |
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Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on July 2nd for the Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe (Raiment) at Blachernae. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. "O Ever-virgin Theotokos, shelter of mankind . . . ." |
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Averkios the Wonderworker, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung on October 22nd for St. Averkios the Wonderworker, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "Thee hath the Comforter's divine grace anointed as His high priest . . . ." |
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Herman of Alaska, Stichera at the Praises
The Praises for St. Herman of Alaska, December 13th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "What shall we now call thee, O man of God . . . ." Updated 11/30/19, |
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Holy 14,000 Infants, Stichera at the Praises
These praises are sung for the Holy 14,000 Infants slain by Herod, December 29th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O the great hardness of Herod's heart . . . ." |
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John the Theologian-Apostle & Evangelist, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung for the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, May 8th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Seeing the excess of fervent love . . . ." |
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Kyrikos & Julitta, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung for the Martyrs Kyrikos & his mother Julitta of Tarsus, July 15th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder! How that haughty mind . . . ." |
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Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Stichera at the Praises
These stichera are sung at the Praises on Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Tone 6/Plagal Second Mode, "I picture that day and that hour..." and Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode, "Verily, Daniel the Prophet..." |
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Nativity of the Forerunner (John the Baptist), Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung on June 24th at the Nativity of John the Baptist, The Original Melody. "O strange wonder! John the messenger . . . ." Updated 5/11/18. |
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Sophia & Her Daughters, Stichera at the Praises
These Praises are sung for the Martyrs Sophia and her daughters, Faith, Love and Hope, September 17th, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "Lord, though Sophia's tender fledglings were tortured . . . ." |
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Xenia of St. Petersburg, Stichera at the Praises
These praises are sung on January 24th for the Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, Fool-for-Christ, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Toiling with labors both night and day . . . ." Updated 12/30/2020. |
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Presanctified Liturgy, 01 Troparion of the 9th Hour [Listen]
Before Presanctified begins, we pray the 9th Hour and sing this Troparion: "Thou who at the ninth hour . . . ." It is sung here by the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends. |
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Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Doxa (Glory & Both now) at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the separate file for the Glory/Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd. "He that rideth on the cherubim, who is praised by the seraphim . . . ." |
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Presentation (Meeting) of Our Lord in the Temple, Stichera at the Aposticha
These stichera are sung at Vespers for the Aposticha & Glory/Both now on the Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd. "Adorn thy chamber, O Zion . . . Glory . . . Both now . . . He that rideth on the cherubim . . . ." |
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Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers (Feb 8)
This is the Both now at the Aposticha for the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, sung on February 8th. "He that rideth on the cherubim, who is praised by the seraphim . . . ." |
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Prodigal Son, Stichera at the Praises
These are the Stichera at the Praises sung on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son during the Triodion. |
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Prokeimenon, 01 Sunday Vespers
The Prokeimenon sung at Vespers on Sunday evening. "Behold now, bless the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord." |
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Prokeimenon, Great - First of Lent [Listen]
This Great Prokeimenon is sung on Forgiveness Sunday and the 2nd and 4th Sundays during Lent, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "Turn not thy face away . . . ." |
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Prokeimenon, Great - First of Lent
This is the First Great Prokeimenon sung at Vespers on Forgiveness Sunday and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of Lent. "Turn not away Thy face from Thy servant . . . ." |
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Prokeimenon, Great - Second of Lent
This Great Prokeimenon is sung on the 1st (Sunday of Orthodoxy), the 3rd and the 5th Sunday of Lent, in Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "Thou hast given an inheritance, O Lord . . . ." Updated 1/5/17. |
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Prokeimenon, Great - Second of Lent
This is the Second Great Prokeimenon sung at Vespers on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of Lent. "Thou hast given an inheritance . . . ." |
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Repose of St. John the Evangelist, Stichera at the Praises
The Praises for the Repose of St. John the Evangelist & Theologian, September 26th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Seeing the excess of fervent love which thou didst have for thy Christ . . . ." Updated 8/15/2020. |
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Resurrectional Apolytikion, Tone 8 (Kazan)
Resurrectional Apolytikion from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. |
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Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia, Tone 8 (Kazan)
Resurrectional Theotokion at the Apolytikia from the Kazan Byzantine Project, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. |
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Samaritan Woman, Doxastikon at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman. It is also sung during the following week of the Samaritan Woman. "When by Thine ineffable dispensation . . . ." The Byzantine version will be added when it is available. Updated 5/19/2020. |
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Samaritan Woman, Kontakion
This Kontakion is for the Samaritan Woman and sung for weekday Divine Liturgies. "Having come to the well in faith . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Saturday of Souls, Alleluia
This Alleluia is sung on the Saturday of Souls to replace the Prokeimenon at Vespers and "God is the Lord" at Orthros (Matins). |
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Saturday of Souls, Apolytikion & Theotokion
This is the Apolytikion (Troparion) and Theotokion for the services on Saturday of the Souls, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "O only Creator . . . (O thou who by the depth . . .)," and "We have verily accepted thee . . . (Thee do we have as a wall . . .). |
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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..." |
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Saturday of Souls, Doxastikon (Glory) at "O Lord, I have cried"
This Glory at "O Lord, I have cried" is sung on Saturday of Souls, Meat Fare Saturday, and the Saturday after Ascension. "I weep and I wail." (Simpler version.) |
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Saturday of Souls, Stichera at "O Lord I have cried"
These stichera are sung at Vespers on the Saturday of Souls, Meat Fare Saturday, Prosomoion "Paradise of Eden." "As we the faithful now commemorate all dead from the ages past . . . ." |
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Saturday of Souls, Stichera at the Praises (Meat Fare)
These stichera are sung on the Saturday of Souls, Meat Fare Saturday, Prosomoion "The Paradise of Eden." "O all ye brethren, come before the end . . . ." |
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Sunday after the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Doxa (Glory) at the Praises
This Glory is sung on the Sunday after the Nativity of Christ, December 26th - 31st. "The blood, fire and pillars of smoke . . . ." |
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Sunday after the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory at the Praises
This is the Glory at the Praises sung at Matins for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 26-31, using the translation from The Festal Menaion (Ware/Mother Mary). "Blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 12/29/2020. |
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Sunday before the Nativity of Christ, Doxa (Glory) at the Praises
This Glory at the Praises is sung on the Sunday before the Nativity of Christ, December 18th- 24th. "The collection of the Law's teachings . . . ." This music is in both Western and Byzantine notation. Updated 12/17/2020, Rev. 5 |
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Sunday before Theophany, Glory/Both now at "O Lord, I have cried" (Jan 2-4)
This is the Glory/Both now sung on the Sunday before Theophany (Epiphany) when it falls on January 2-4. This is also sung as the Glory/Both now at the Aposticha at the Praises in Orthros on January 2nd and January 5th, as well as at the Praises of Orthros on Sunday, January 5th. "O John the Baptizer, who didst know me . . . ." Updated 12/1/19. |
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Sunday of the Forefathers of Christ, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
Stichera for the Sunday of the Forefathers (Ancestors) of Christ, December 11th - 17th, the Second Sunday before Christmas, Prosomoion "The Paradise of Eden." "As we the faithful celebrate today . . . ." Updated 12/14/19. |
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Synaxis of the Theotokos, Both Now (Doxa) at the Aposticha at Vespers (Dec 26)
This is the Both now (second Doxastikon) sung for the Synaxis of the Theotokos, December 26th. "The shepherds hastened to Bethlehem . . . ." |
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Thekla, Proto-Martyr, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Doxa (Glory) at the Aposticha at Vespers
This is the Glory (Doxastikon) to be sung at the Aposticha for St. Thekla, September 24th. "O Apotle, First of martyrs, thou didst trample on the attacks of the lions . . . ." |
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Thekla, Proto-Martyr, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are for St. Thekla the Proto-Martyr, feast day September 24th, Prosomoion "O Lord, thou Thou didst stand." "O Lord, thou out of love for Thee, blessed Thekla sat by a small window listening . . . ." Updated 8/15/2020. |
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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. |
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Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Glory/Both Now at the Aposticha
The Doxastikon (Glory/Both now) at the Aposticha for Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th. "Verily, the shining lamp, born of a barren woman . . . ." |
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Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), As the spotless Ewe-lamb beheld the Lamb
The Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross) sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "As the spotless Ewe-lamb beheld the Lamb . . . ." |
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Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), O Strange Wonder Never Seen Before
This is sung at Vespers and/or Orthros (Matins), Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder never seen before . . . ." Updated 3/16/2022. |
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Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), When the sun beheld Thee willingly
This is the Theotokion of the Cross, Stavro-Theotokion, sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "When the sun beheld Thee willingly hanging stretched out on the Cross . . . ." |
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Stavro-Theotokion, O Child Who Grantest Wakefulness
The Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross) may be sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs." "O Child, Who grantest wakefulness to all mankind . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Come O My Soul
The Theotokion for Vespers and Orthros (Matins), Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Come, O my soul, now with heavy groans . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Drive Far Away From My Wretched Heart
This is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Drive far away from my wretched heart . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Lady do thou receive
This Theotokion is sung at the end of Paraklesis when it is prayed outside of the Dormition Fast. "Lady, do thou receive the supplications . . . ." |
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Theotokion, O All-pure Theotokos
The Theotokion sung during Vespers and/or Orthros (Matins), from the Menaion, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs." "O all-pure Theotokos, who didst bear the Word . . . ." |
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Theotokion, O Bride of God, All-Undefiled Virgin Mary
This Theotokion from the Octoechos is sung at either Vespers or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "O bride of God, all-undefiled Virgin Mary . . . ." |
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Theotokion, O Lord, Accept Thy Mother's Earnest Entreaties
This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Orthros (Matins), Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "O Lord, accept Thy Mother's earnest entreaties . . . ." |
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Theotokion, O my Queen and Lady
This Theotokion can be sung in Vespers and Orthros, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "O my Queen and Lady, thou help of all . . . ." Updated 1/24/2020. |
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Theotokion, O Pure Ever-Virgin Unwedded Bride
This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros. "O pure ever-virgin unwedded Bride, who doth flee unto thy shelter . . . ." |
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Theotokion, O spotless Virgin
This is sung during Vespers and/or Orthros, from the Menaion, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "O spotless Virgin, seeing thou gavest birth . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Rejoice gem and treasure of purity
This Theotokion, from the Triodion, is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Rejoice, gem and treasure of purity, thou pure dwelling place . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Rejoice Thou Praise And Boast Of All The World
This Theotokion is from the Menaion, and is sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Rejoice, thou praise and boast of all the world . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Rejoice, Godly Chariot of the Light
This Theotokion is taken from the Menaion and is usually sung at Vespers and/or Matins, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Rejoice, godly chariot of the Light . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Rejoice, O Holy Virgin Bride of God
This Theotokion can be sung in Vespers and Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Rejoice, O holy Virgin Bride of God . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Rejoice, thou song and praise of angel-kind
This is the Theotokion from the Menaion for Vespers & Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Rejoice, thou song and praise of angel-kind . . . ." |
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Theotokion, The Mortal-Slaying Dragon
This is the Theotokion, sung at Vespers and/or Orthros (Matins), Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs." "The mortal-slaying dragon maketh war aginst me . . . ." |
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Theotokion, When Our God Came Bodily
This Theotokion may be sung at Vespers and/or Orthros/Matins, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "When our God came bodily unto us . . . ." |
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Theotokion, When She Who Bare The Lamb
This Theotokion is sung at Tuesday Vespers, and at Wednesday Orthros (Matins) at "God is the Lord," for Tone 8/Plagal Fourth mode. "When she who bare the Lamb and Shepherd and Savior . . . ." |
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Theotokion, Whom Dost Thou Resemble, O Wretched Soul
Sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "Whom dost thou resemble, O wretched soul . . . ." |
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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. |
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Thomas Sunday (New Sunday), Kontakion
This Kontakion is sung on Thomas Sunday, the Sunday after Pascha. "With his searching right hand . . . ." The music is in Byzantine and Western notation. |
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Transfiguration of our Lord, Glory/Both now at the Praises
This is the Glory & Both now sung at the Praises for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, August 6th. "Christ took Peter, James, and John into a high mountain . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Transfiguration of our Lord, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos)
This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, August 6th. "Now the unheard-of is heard . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Transfiguration of our Lord, Ninth Ode-Full
This is the Full Ninth Ode for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, August 6th. "Thy child-birth was shown to be without corruption . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 7/21/2020. |
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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. |
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Transfiguration, Glory at the Praises
This is the Glory sung at the Praises on August 6th for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. "Verily, Christ took Peter, James and John . . . ." |
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Transfiguration, Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos-chant)
This Megalynarion is sung on August 6th for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. "Now hath been heard . . . ." |
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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. |
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Akathist Hymn (Service), Troparion
This Troparion is sung on the 5th Friday of Great Lent - "With mystic apprehension..." |
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Pentecost, Troparion
This Troparion (Apolytikion) is sung 50 days after Pascha: Standard Archdiocese Version. "Blessed art thou, O Christ our God . . . ." |
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Troparion of the Resurrection - Tone 8
Convention music-6.8 |
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Andrew of Crete, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for St. Andrew of Crete, July 4th. "Thou hast shown thyself, O God-inspired Andrew . . . ." |
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Averkios the Wonderworker, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on October 22nd for Averkios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hierapolis. "Thy works of justice did show thee to thy congregation a canon of faith . . . ." |
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Barbara the Great Martyr, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion (Dismissal Hymn) is for the Great Martry Barbara, December 4th. "Let us honor Saint Barbara . . . ." Updated 12/3/2022. |
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Chariton the Confessor, Apolytikion of
"The barren wilderness..." Feast day is September 28th. Updated 1/3/7. |
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Cosmas & Damian, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for Ss. Cosmas & Damian of Rome on July 1st, and for Ss. Cosmas & Damian of Mesopotamia on November 1st. "O ye silver-hating, wonder-working Saints . . . ." |
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Euphrosyne, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for Our Righteous Mother Euphrosyne, September 25th. "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ." |
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Gregory Palamas, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion/Troparion of St. Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica, is sung on the Second Sunday of Lent, as well as his feast day on November 14th, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "O star of Orthodoxy . . . ." |
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Hilarion the Great, Apolytikion
The Apolytikion (Dismissal Hymn) of the Venerable Father Hilarion the Great of Palestine, October 21st. "The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile . . . ." Updated 8/24/18. |
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Holy Fathers, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers is sung on the Sunday between Oct. 11-17; on the Sunday after Ascension; and on the Sunday between July 13-19. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. "Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise . . . ." Update 5/24/2020. |
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Ioanikios the Great, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion (Dismissal Hymn) is sung for the Venerable Ioanikios the Great of Mount Olympus, November 4th. "The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile . . . ." |
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John Climacus, Author of "The Ladder," Apolytikion
This Apolytikion (Troparion) of St. John Climacus, Abbot of Sinai and Author of "The Ladder of Divine Ascent, is sung on the 4th Sunday of Great Lent and also on his Feast day of March 30th. "The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile with the streams of thy tears . . . ." |
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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 . . . ." |
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Lazarus of Magnesia, Apolytkion
The Apolytikion for the Venerable Lazarus the wonderworker of Magnesia, November 7th. "In thy vigilant prayers . . . ." |
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Macrina-sister of Basil the Great, Apolytikion
This is the apolytikion for Macrina, sister of Basil the Great. "Through thee was the divine likeness securely preserved . . . ." |
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Markellos, Apolytikion
This is sung for Our Righteous Father Markellos, Abbot of the Monastery of the Unsleeping, December 29th. "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ." |
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Maximos the Confessor, Apolytikion
The Apolytikion of the Venerable Maximos the Confessor, January 21st. "Thou hast shown thyself, O God-inspired Maximos, as a guide to the Orthodox Faith . . . ." |
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Menas, Eugraphos & Hermogenes of Alexandria, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is for the Martyrs Menas, Eugraphos, and Hermogenes of Alexandria, December 10th, Prosomoion "When the bodiless one." "Since they had slain through their abstinence and struggles . . . ." |
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Nilus the Faster of Sinai, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for St. Nilus the Faster of Sinai, November 12th. "The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile . . . ." |
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Paul of Thebes the Venerable, Apolytikion
Apolytikion for Saint Paul of Thebes, January 15, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode: "The barren wilderness..." |
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Pelagia the Penitent, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on October 8th for St. Pelagia the Penitent of Antioch. "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Pelagia . . . ." |
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Romanos the Melodist, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for our Righteous Father Romanos the Melodist, October 1st. "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ." |
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Sabbas the Sanctified, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for St. Sabbas the Sanctified, December 5th. "The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile . . . ." |
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Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery in Palestine, Apolytikion
This is the Venerable Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery of Palestine. Feast day is October 28th. |
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Theodore the Branded, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is for the Venerable-confessor Theodore the Branded, December 27th. "Thou hast shown thyself, O God-inspired Theodore, as a guide to the Orthodox Faith . . . ." |
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Theodore the Studite, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for St. Theodore the Studite, November 11th. "Thou hast shown thyself, O God-inspired Theodore . . . ." (Guide of Orthodoxy.) |
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Theodosios the Great, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung for Theodosios the Great, Head of Monasteries (Cenobiarch), January 11th. "The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile . . . ." |
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Theoktistos, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on September 3rd for the Venerable Theoktistos, fellow ascetic with Euthymius the Great. "The barren wilderness thou didst make furtile . . . ." |
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Xenia of St. Petersburg, Apolytikion
This is the Apolytikion of Our Righteous Mother Xenia of St. Petersburg, January 24th. "In thee, O wandering stranger . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Zosimas of Palestine, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion sung for the Righteous Zosimas of Palestine (who buried Mary of Egypt), April 4th. "The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile . . . ." |
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Bridegroom, Troparion
This Troparion is sung at Orthros (Matins) of Holy Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The music is in Western and Byzantine notation. "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh at midnight . . . ." |
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Holy Thursday & Friday Matins, Apolytikion
This Apolytikion is sung on Holy Wednesday night at Matins for Holy Thursday, and on Holy Thursday night for Holy Friday. "While the glorious disciples were being illumined at the evening washing . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 3/29/2018. |
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Troparion of the 4th Sunday of Great Lent
Sunday of John Climacus of the Divine Ladder |
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Troparion of the 5th Saturday of Lent
Sung on the 5th Saturday of Great Lent, as well as at the Akathist on the 5th Friday only. "With mystic apprehension . . . ." |
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Troparion of the 5th Sunday of Great Lent
This Apolytikion is sung for our Righteous Mother Mary of Egypt on the 5th Sunday of Great Lent, and also on her Feast Day of April 1st. "Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved . . . ." Updated 4/16/19. |
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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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After-Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (Jan 9)
These stichera are sung on January 9th for the After-feast of the Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord Jesus Christ, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "O Lord and Savior, though Thou stoodest before John . . . ." |
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Agapios and Those With Him, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Holy Martyr Agapios and Those With Him, March 15th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O seven Martyrs of Christ our God . . . ." Updated 2/17/2021. |
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Andrew of Crete, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for St. Andrew, Archbishop of Crete, the Author of the Great Canon, July 4th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "Righteous Andrew, what shall we call thee now . . . ." |
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Archippos-Apostle of the Seventy, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are for the Apostle Archippos of the Seventy, January 19th, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs." "As Archippos enlightened peoples with the light of doctrines . . . ." |
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Athenogenes of Herakleopolis, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Hieromartyr Athenogenes, Bishop of Herakleopolis, July 16th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Glorious Saint Athenogenes, clothed with the bright priestly robe . . . ." |
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David of Thessalonica, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Venerable David of Thessalonica, June 26th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O father David, all-blessed Saint . . . ." |
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Euphemia, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
The stichera sung for the Great-martyr Euphemia the all-praised, July 11th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder, how Euphemia, the gentle lamb of the Lord . . . ." |
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Eupsychios of Caesarea, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
The stichera for the Martyr Eupsychios of Caesarea in Cappadocia, April 9th, Prosomoion "O Lord, thy holy martyrs." "Supremely wise Eupsychios . . . ." |
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Eusebios-Bishop of Samosata, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Hieromartyr Eusebios, Bishop of Samosata, June 22nd, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "What shall we now call thee, O glorious one . . . ." |
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Eutychios-Patriarch of Constantinople, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for Our Father Among the Saints Eutychios, Patriarch of Constatinople, April 6th, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "O Lord, since Thou hadst made Eutychios flourish . . . ." |
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Galaktion & Episteme-Martyrs, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are for the Martyrs Galaktion & Episteme, remembered on November 5th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Reared on the milk of ascetic deeds . . . ." |
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Haggai-the Prophet, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Prophet Haggai (Aggeus), December 16th, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs." "O glorious Haggai, thou wast God's pure dwelling place and living temple . . . ." |
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Hieromartyrs, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung on July 26th for the Hieromartyrs Hermolaus, Hermippus, and Hermocrates of Nicomedia, Prosomion "O strange wonder." "Firmly and sacredly longing for . . . ." Updated 7/26/19. |
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Hyacinth & Companions of Caesarea, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Martyr Hyacinth & Companions of Caesarea, July 3rd, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "With the Spirit's clear-shining radiance . . . ." |
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Hypatios the Wonderworker, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for Hypatios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Gangra, March 31st, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Father Hypatios of Godly mind . . . ." |
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James the Brother of John the Theologian, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Apostle James, the Brother of John the Theologian, sons of Zebedee, April 30th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Thou, blessed James, didst receive straightway the blessed voice of the Word . . . ." |
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Joel the Prophet, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Holy Prophet Joel, October 19th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "God's Holy Spirit hath been poured out on us . . . ." |
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John Climacus, Author of "The Ladder," Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Venerable John of Sinai, Author of "The Ladder of Divine Ascent," March 30th and 4th Sunday of Lent, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Righteous Father John, in very truth . . . ." |
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John of Damascus, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" for St. John of Damascus, December 4th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "What shall we now call thee, O Saint of God? . . . ." Updated 11/15/18. |
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John the Baptist-Third Discovery of his head, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Third Discovery of the Head of John the Baptist, May 25th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Flashing brighter than the sun itself . . . ." |
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Kallinikos, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung on July 29th for the Holy Martyr Kallinikos of Gangra in Asia Minor, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Godly-wise Martyr Kallinikos . . . ." Updated 6/17/18. |
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Kallistratos and those with him, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Martyr Kallistratos and the 49 Martyrs with him, September 27th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Martyr and athlete Kallistratos . . . ." |
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Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Venerable Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine, September 29th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "When, O wonderworker, thou hadst subdued all the passions . . . ." |
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Lampados of Irenoupolis, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for Lampados of Irenoupolis, July 5th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O thrice-blessed Father Lampados . . . ." |
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Leontios-Martyr, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung on June 18th for the Martyr Leontios at Tripoli in Phoenicia, Prosomion "What shall we now call you." "How shall we address thee, O glorious one? . . . ." Updated 5/25/2023. |
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Luke-Apostle & Evangelist, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" [Listen]
These stichera are sung for the Holy Apostle & Evangelist Luke, October 18th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "What shall I now call thee, Apostle Luke . . . ." Updated with audio 10/17/2020. |
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Mamas-Martyr & His Family, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried
These stichera are sung for the Martyr Mamas & His Family, September 2nd, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Since thou hadst first overcome the beasts . . . ." |
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Marina-Great-Martyr, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Great-Martyr Marina of Antioch in Pisidia, July 17th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O wondrous marvel! The haughty brow and lofty vaunting of him who once said . . . ." Updated 6/12/2022. |
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Menas of Egypt, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are for the Holy Martyr Menas of Egypt, November 11th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Thou didst give thyself up like a lamb . . . ." |
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Moses the Ethiopian, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for our Righteous Father Moses the Ethiopian, August 28th, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs." "When Moses the nototorious wisely abandoned every worldly pleasure . . . ." |
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Neophytos of Nicaea, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Martyr Neophytos of Nicaea, January 21st, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder, great and marvelous! A dove descendeth to earth . . . ." |
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Nestor of Thessalonica, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, October 27th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Nestor, blessed athlete of the Lord . . . ." |
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Nikephoros-Translation of relics, Stichera at "O Lord I have cried"
These stichera are sung on the evening of March 12th (for the 13th), with the prosomion "A strange wonder," Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "Putting the passions in servitude . . . ." |
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Nilus the Faster of Sinai, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for St. Nilus the Faster of Sinai, November 12th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "What shall we now call you, O Saint of God . . . ." |
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Octoechos-Wednesday Vespers-Tone 8, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are the stichera sung on Friday evening from the Octoechos, Tone 8, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "Lord, the Apostles hast Thou truly enlightened . . . ." |
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Pentecostarion-Thursday of the 3rd Week, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung on Thursday night of the 3rd Week of Pascha, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Ye all followed in the steps of Christ . . . ." |
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Pimen the Great of Egypt, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung on August 27th for our Righteous Father Pimen the Great of Egypt, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "What, O Pimen, shall we all name thee now? . . . ." |
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Plato of Ancyra, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
Stichera for the Holy Martyr Plato of Ancyra, November 18th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Filled with courage and nobility . . . ." |
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Sabinos of Egypt, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Martyr Sabinos of Egypt, March 16th, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "Lord, since Thou knowest well how weak is man's nature . . . ." |
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Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for our Venerable Bishop Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery in Palestine, July 13th & October 28th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O father Stephen, God-bearing Saint . . . ." Updated 11/23/19. |
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Thaddaeus of the Seventy, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for the Holy Apostle Thaddaeus of the Sevently, August 21st, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Holding converse with that highest Light . . . ." |
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Theodore the Studite, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Venerable Theodore the Studite, November 11th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Father truly worthy of thy name . . . ." |
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Theodota, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung on July 29th for the Holy Virgin Martyr Theodota of Bithynia, Prosomoion "As one valiant." "As a virgin and martyred Saint . . . ." Updated 6/17/18. |
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Theophanes the Confessor of Sigriane, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Venerable Theophanes the Confessor of Sigriane, March 12th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." O godly-minded Theophanes, for Christ's Theophany named . . . ." Updated 3/11/2020. |
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Tikhon of Amathus in Cyprus, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for Our Holy Father Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus in Cyprus, June 16th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you . . . ." |
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Tikhon-Patriarch of Moscow, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for St. Tikhon the Confessor, Patriarch of Moscow, celebrated on March 25th and October 5th, Prosomoion "O Lord, though thou didst stand." "Lord, when the ship of the divine Church was troubled . . . ." |
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Timothy of Symbola, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These are sung for Our Righteous Father Timothy of Symbola, February 21st, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Godly-minded Father Timothy, through fervent prayers to the Lord . . . ." Updated 2/19/2020. |
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Titus the Wonderworker, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Venerable Titus the Wonderworker, April 2nd, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O Father Titus of godly mind . . . ." |
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Trophimos, Dorymedon and Savvatios, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are sung for the Martyrs Trophimos, Dorymedon and Savvatios, September 19th, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs." "O Trophimos, while sorely yearning to inherit the delight unending . . . ." |
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Zachariah the Prophet, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"
These stichera are for the Holy Prophet Zachariah, February 8th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you." "In that thou didst live an angelic life . . . ." |
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James the Apostle and "Brother of God," Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers
These stichera at the Aposticha in Vespers are sung for the Holy Apostle James, the "Brother of God," October 23rd, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "O Lord, though blessed James, Thy sacred Apostle . . . ." Updated 9/12/18. |
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John of Damascus, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (and Praises)
These stichera are sung as the Aposticha at Vespers and may also be sung as the Stichera at the Praises for St. John of Damascus, December 4, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Most wise, and all-lauded Father John . . . ." Updated 11/15/18. |
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Octoechos-Wednesday Vespers-Tone 8, Stichera at the Aposticha
These are the first two stichera sung at the Aposticha from the Octoechos in Tone 8, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand." "O Lord, because Thy wise and holy Apostles . . . ." |
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Philip-the Holy Apostle, Stichera at the Aposticha
These are sung for the Holy Apostle Philip, November 14th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder, great and marvelous! He that of old netted fish . . . ." Updated 10/27/2022. |
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Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, Stichera at the Aposticha
These stichera are sung for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, March 26th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Gabriel, the chief of Heaven's hosts . . . ." |
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Vespers, Kazan - "O Lord, I have cried" with verses and Resurrectional stichera, Tone 8
"O Lord, I have cried" (kekragaria) with verses (stichologia) and Resurrectional stichera, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "Evening praise and spoken worship do we offer thee . . . ." Updated 3/9/19. |
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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 8
Resurrectional Aposticha and Theotokion from the Kazan Vespers book, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "Thou didst ascend the cross, O Jesus . . . O Virgin without groom, blameless one . . . ." |
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Vespers, Kazan - Resurrectional Aposticha, Tone 8
Resurrectional Aposticha, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "Thou didst ascend the cross, O Jesus . . . ." |
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Vespers, Kazan - Resurrectional Theotokion at "O Lord, I have cried" (Tone 8)
Theotokion for the Resurrection at "O Lord, I have cried," Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "Verily, the King of heaven, for his love to mankind . . . ." |
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Vespers, Kazan - Resurrectional Theotokion at the Aposticha, Tone 8
Theotokion for the Resurrection at the Aposticha, Tone 8/Plagal Fourth Mode. "O Virgin without groom, blameless one . . . ." |
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Zachariah-the Holy Prophet (Father of the Forerunner), Stichera at the Praises
These Praises (taken from the Aposticha at Vespers) are sung for the Holy Prophet Zachariah, Father of the Forerunner, September 5th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "O strange wonder! Lo, the heavenly Archangel . . . ." Updated 9/4/2021. |