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All Saints Sunday, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion sung on All Saints Sunday, the Sunday after Pentecost, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Come, let us duly crown with hymns . . . ." Updated 6/12/2020. |
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Andrew-Apostle, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are for the Holy Apostle Andrew, November 30th. The first Exaposteilarion follows the Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "The Word, who was before all time . . . ." The second Exapost. & Theotokion follow the Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "With hymns of glory . . . Entreat the God Whom thou hast borne . . . ." Updated 10/29/2022. |
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Annunciation, Exaposteilarion/Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion and Theotokion are sung at the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most-Holy Theotokos, March 25th, Tone/Mode 2, Prosomion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "The Chief of all the Angel hosts . . . ." |
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Anthony the Great, Exaposteilarion-1st
This is the first Exaposteilarion for St. Anthony the Great, January 17th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Thou from thy youth didst undertake . . . ." |
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Anthony the Great, Exaposteilarion-2nd/3rd & Theotokion
These are the 2nd and 3rd Exaposteilaria & the Theotokion for St. Anthony the Great, January 17th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "Thou truly wast a light of lights . . . Since thou didst live the Angels' life . . . O thou good hope of all the world . . . ." Updated 1/17/2021. |
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Ascension, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion for the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, The Original Melody: "While thy disciples looked on thee." |
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Athanasius & Cyril of Alexandria, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion and Theotokion sung on January 18th for our Fathers Among the Saints Athanasius & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Ye proved to be initiates . . . ." Updated 12/29/18. |
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Athanasius of Athos, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This is sung for St. Athanasius of Athos, July 5th, Prosomoion "While thy disciples looked on thee." "Arising like a morning star shining far off . . . ." Updated 6/15/19. |
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Beheading of St. John the Baptist, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung on August 29th for the Beheading of John the Baptist. 1st Prosomoion, "While thy disciples looked on thee." "To him that is the greatest among the Prophets . . . ." 2nd Prosomoion, "Thou who as God adornest." "Though lewd and wanton Herod . . . As thou, O modest Maiden . . . ." Updated 7/21/2023. |
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Beheading of John the Baptist-Leave-taking (Aug 30th), Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Leave-taking of the Beheading of John the Baptist, August 30th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "The senseless and iniquitous King Herod . . . ." |
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Cheese Fare (Forgiveness) Sunday, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the Sunday of Forgiveness (Cheese Fare), Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Wretch that I am, I disobeyed Thy bidding . . . ." Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Thou we were driven from our home of Paradise . . . ." |
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Circumcision of Christ/St. Basil the Great, Exaposteilaria
These Exaposteilaria are sung on January 1st, Prosomion "While standing in the temple's courts." "O Father, thou didst circumcise thy soul's uncircumcision . . . Now He that hath fulfilled the Law . . . ." |
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Conception of John the Baptist, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Conception of the Forerunner & Baptist John, September 23rd, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "The great Forerunner's glorious conception now declareth . . . Delivered from the ancient curse . . . ." Updated 8/19/2022. |
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Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna, December 9th. Exapost: Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "The Lord, being compassionate . . . ." Theotokion: Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "Now from a womb once barren . . . ." |
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Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem, Exaposteilaria & Theotokia
These are sung on September 13th for the Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Willingly lifted on the Cross on Golgatha . . . The Lord God took flesh . . . In joy we cry aloud to thee . . . ." Updated 8/19/2022. |
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Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung for the Consecration of the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem, December 9th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "Thy hallowed and all marvellous and august Church . . . ." |
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Constantine & Helen, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on May 21st for the Feast of Ss. Constantine & Helen, Prosomion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Not from man did great Constantine . . . ." |
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Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on October 26th for the Great-Martyr Demetrios, the Myrrh-Streaming, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Martyr of Christ, Demetrios . . . Cease never to implore the Lord . . . ." |
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Dormition of St. Anna, Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion for the Dormition of St. Anna, the Mother of the Theotokos, July 25th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "As is our due, let us extol divine chosen Anna . . . ." |
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Dormition of the Theotokos, Exaposteilaria (Feast & After-feast)
These Exapostielaria are sung on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, and the week that follows, August 15-23. The original melody: "O ye apostles from afar . . . The band of Christ's Apostles . . . With thunder doth the Savior send . . . ." Updated 8/7/2020 with corrected music. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Dormition of the Theotokos, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung 3 times on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. The original melody: "O ye Apostles from afar . . . ." Updated 8/7/2020 with corrected music. The music is also now in Western & Byzantine notation, with 2 different versions. |
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Eleutherios-Bishop of Illyria, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Hieromartyr Eleutherios, Bishop of Illyria, December 15th, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "Thou as a shepherd broughtest droves of believers . . . O thou all-holy Maiden . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Eleutherios-Bishop of Illyria, Stichera at the Praises
These are sung for the Hieromartyr Eleutherios, Bishop of Illyria, December 15th, Prosomoion "As it is written." "From Christ our God didst thou receive . . . ." Updated header, 8/11/2020. |
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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Exaposteilaria
These are the two Exaposteilaria sung for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th. First: Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." "The Cross is the guardian of the whole world . . . ." Second: Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Today the Cross is lifted up . . . ." Updated 8/19/2022. |
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Elias (Elijah) the Prophet, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on July 20th for the Prophet Elias (Elijah) the Thesbite, Prosomoion "O changeless Light." "Although the Light showed thee forth as a charioteer . . . ." |
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Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Exaposteilarion
This is sung on November 21st for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Let us acclaim with faith and joy . . . ." |
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Euthymios the Great, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These exaposteilaria & theotokion are sung for the Venerable Euthymios the Great, January 20th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "God sanctified thee from the womb . . . ." |
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Adrian & Natalie-Martyrs, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on August 26th for the Martyrs Adrian & Natalie, Prosomoion, "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Now let the all-wise Adrian . . . ." |
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After-Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Exaposteilarion (Aug 19)
This is sung on August 19th for the After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "With thunder doth the Savior send the Apostles forth on clouds . . . ." |
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After-Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Exaposteilarion (Sept 11)
This is sung for the After-Feast of the Nativity of the Theotkos, September 11th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "From barren Anna bloomed today . . . ." |
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After-Feast of Transfiguration, Exaposteilarion (Aug 8)
This is sung for the After-Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, August 8th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Before Thy Cross, O Sovereign Lord, taking Thy chief disciples . . . ." |
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After-Feast of Transfiguration, Exaposteilarion (Aug 9)
This is sung on August 9th for the After-Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Before Thy Cross, O Sovereign Lord, taking Thy chief disciples . . . ." |
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Akepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas of Persia, Exaposteilarion
This is sung for the Martyrs Akepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas of Persia, November 3rd, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Akepsimas the glorious and the courageous Joseph . . . ." |
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Ananias & Romanos, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion & Theotokion are sung on October 1st for the Holy Apostle Ananias of the Seventy & our Righteous Father Romanos the Melodist, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "As Christ's disciple from of old . . . In tuneful songs inspired of God . . . ." |
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Annunciation-Forefeast, Exaposteilarion (March 24)
This is sung on March 24th for the Forefeast of the Annunciation, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "As gifts for thy Prefestival, O Maid most pure . . . ." |
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Anthimos, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on September 3rd for the Hieromarty Anthimos of Nicomdia, Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." "Strike up today an annual choir with gladness . . . ." |
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Anthony the Great, Exaposteilaria
These Exaposteilaria are sung on January 17th for the Feast of St. Anthony the Great, Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "Thou truly wast a light of lights . . . ." |
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Anysia the Martyr & Melania the Younger, Exaposteilaria
These are the Exaposteilaria for the Holy Virgin Martyr Anysia and our Righteous Mother Melania the Younger of Rome, as well as for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 30th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Thy reliquary welleth up . . . Melania, who art praised of all . . . He that is God before all things . . . ." |
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Archangels, 1st Exaposteilarion
This is the First Exaposteilarion sung on November 8th for the Synaxis of the Archangels, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "Our God and Maker showed thee forth . . . ." |
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Archangels, 2nd/3rd Exaposteilaria and Theotokion
These are the 2nd and 3rd Exaposteilaria and Theotokion sung on November 8th for the Synaxis of the Archangels, Prosomoion "Hearken ye women." "Ineffably enkindled with the light-transcending Trinity's divine resplendence . . . ." Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O Marshal passing glorious . . . ." |
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Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Great-Martyr Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, October 24th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "O wise Arethas praised of all . . . ." |
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Artemius at Antioch, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Great-martyr Artemius at Antioch, October 20th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Standing, O wise Artemios, before the Triune Godhead . . . O all-pure Lady blest of God . . . ." |
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Athanasius-Recovery of relics, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on May 2nd for the Recovery of the Relics of St. Athanasius the Great, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "Let us now hymn with praises . . . ." |
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Auxentios of Bithynia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for our Righteous Father Auxentios, Priest of Bithynia, February 14th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Well done, O servant, hast thou heard . . . ." |
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Averkios the Wonderworker & Seven Holy Youths, Exaposteilaria
These Exaposteilaria are sung on October 22nd for Averkios the Wonderworker and the Seven Holy Youths, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O godly wise Averkios . . . Let us all sing . . . ." Updated 9/4/2023. |
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Babylas of Antioch, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Hieromartyr Babylas, Bishop of Antioch, September 4th, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "Thou wast God's sacrificer and sacrifice . . . ." |
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Barbara and John of Damascus, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
Exaposteilaria for St. Barbara and St. John of Damascus, 4 December, Tone 3/Third Mode. Prosomoia of "While standing in the temple's courts". Updated 11/20/18. |
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Bartholomew & Barnabas-Holy Apostles, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on June 11 for the Feast of the Holy Apostles Bartholomew & Barnabas, Prosomoia "Hearken, ye women." "Today let wise Bartholomew and Barnabas . . . ." |
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Bartholomew-Return of Relics & Titus of the 70, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
The Exaposteilaria & Theotokion for the Return of the Relics of the Apostle Bartholomew and for The Apostle Titus of the Seventy, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "We celebrate with fervent love . . . Initiate of grace divine . . . With all the ranks of angels' hosts . . . ." |
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Blind Man Sunday, 1st Exaposteilarion
This is the 1st Exaposteilarion sung at Orthros (Matins) on the Sunday of the Blind Man, Prosomoion "When thou hadst fallen asleep in the flesh." "Thou gloomy sin hath stricken blind the inner eyes within my soul . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Update 5/18/2023. |
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Blind Man Sunday, 2nd Exaposteilarion
This is the 2nd exaposteilarion sung on the Sunday of the Blind Man, the Fifth Sunday after Pascha, Prosomion "Hearken, ye women." "While passing by, our Savior found a blind man . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 5/18/2023. |
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Boukolos-Bishop of Smyrna and After-Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, Exaposteilaria (Feb 6)
These Exaposteilaria are sung for ourRighteous Father Boukolos & the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meetng) of our Lord in the Temple, February 6th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Driving off every heresy as though it were a wild beast . . . ." |
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Bridegroom Matins, Exaposteilarion (chant)
This Exaposteilarion is sung at the Bridegroom Matins served on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday & Tuesday evening. "I behold Thy bridal-chamber richly adorned . . . ." |
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Bridegroom Matins, Exaposteilarion (choral)
This is the choral version of the Exaposteilarion sung at the Bridegroom Matins served on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday & Tuesday evening. "I behold Thy bridal-chamber richly adorned . . . ." |
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Bright Friday-Most-Holy Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on Bright Friday for the Most-holy Theotokos of the Life-giving Spring. "Thou, Lady, truly art the Spring of Living water . . . ." |
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Charalampos the Wonderworker, Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion for the Hieromartyr Charalampos the Wonderworker, February 10, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Divinely kindled with the flame . . . ." (When February 10 and Meat Fare Saturday coincide, the commemoration of St. Charalampos moves to February 9.) Updated 1/28/2023. |
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Christina of Tyre, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion & Theotokion are sung for the Great-Martyr Christina of Tyre, July 24th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "Most rightly do we honor thee . . . ." |
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Clement-Bishop of Ancyra, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Hieromartyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra, January 23rd, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Like the divine Apostle Paul . . . ." |
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Cosmas and Damian, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion & its Theotokion are sung for Ss. Cosmas & Damian of Rome on July 1st, and for Ss. Cosmas & Damian of Mesopotamia on November 1st, Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "From God ye have received the grace to work marvelous healings . . . ." Updated 10/28/2020. |
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Cyprian, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion for the Holy Hieromartyr Cyprian, October 2nd, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Come let us bless with one accord . . . ." |
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Cyrus & John (Jan 31), Exaposteilaria
These Exaposteilaria are sung during Orthros/Matins for the Holy Unmercenaries Cyrus & John, celebrated on January 31st, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "O righteous John and Cyrus . . . ." |
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Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine, November 3rd, Prosomoion "While standing the Temple's courts." "O blessed Trophy-bearer George . . . Salvation in me there is none . . . ." |
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Dionysios the Areopagite, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Hieromartyr Dionysios the Areopagite, October 3rd, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "As a disciple caught by Paul . . . ." |
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Elisha (Elisseus), Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion and its Theotokion are sung on June 14th for St. Elisha, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "Thou who wast once a ploughman . . . ," and Prosomoion "While thy disciples looked on thee." "In thee do we all boast, O pure Theotokos . . . ." |
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Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple-After-Feast, Exaposteilarion (Nov 22)
This is the Exaposteilarion sung on November 22nd for the After-Feast of the Exaposteilarion of the Theotokos into the Temple, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "The heifer free of every stain . . . ." |
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Eudokimos of Cappadocia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Holy & Just Eudokimos of Cappadocia, July 31st, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "A foe of every passion . . . Thou art the sweetness of angels . . . ." |
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Eulampios & Eulampia at Nicomedia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion & Theotokion are sung for Eulampios & Eulampia at Nicomedia, October 10th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "We needs must praise with fitting hymns . . . ." |
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Euphemia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This is the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Great-Martyr Euphemia the all-praised, July 11th, Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "Thou wast dead yet didst gush forth . . . Since our God hath given thee . . . ." |
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Euphemia-the All-famed & After-feast of the Elevation of the Cross, Exaposteilaria
These are sung on September 16th for the Great-martyr, the All-famed Euphemia and the After-feast of the Elevation of the Cross, "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." "Receiving from the Fathers the definition of Orthodoxy . . . The Cross of Christ is truly the world's salvation . . . ." |
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Euphrosyne, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for Our Righteous Mother Euphrosyne, September 25th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "Thou didst elude the prince of shame . . . ." |
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Eustathios, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion of the Cross
This is the Exaposteilarion for the Great-martyr Eustathios and his family, and the Theotokion of the Cross, September 20th, Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "Forsaking this world's vain delights . . . In thee we take heart manfully . . . ." |
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Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for Wednesday & Friday
These are the Exaposteilarion and Theotokion from the Horologion sung in Orthros/Matins on Wednesdays and Fridays. Exapost: Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." Text: "The Cross is the guardian of the whole world . . . ." Theotokion: Prosomoion "O ye Apostles." Text: "As she that seedlessly bare Thee . . . ." Updated 6/2/2023. |
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Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Exaposteilarion (Aug 14)
This Exaposteilarion is sung for the Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 14th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "As we with love keep festival . . . ." |
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Forefeast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Exaposteilarion
Exposteilarion for the Forefeast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into to the Temple, November 20th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "The temple of God's Wisdom . . . ." |
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Forefeast of the Transfiguration of Christ, Exaposteilarion
This is sung on August 5th for the Forefeast of the Transfiguration of Christ, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "We who most ardently desire the glory of God . . . ." |
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Forefeast of Theophany (Epiphany), Exaposteilaria (Jan 2)
These are sung for the Forefeast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 2nd, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "The voice of one that crieth out . . . ." |
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Gregory of Armenia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This is the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Hieromartyr Gregory, Enlightener of Greater Armenia, September 30th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Seeing a dreadful spectacle, the unbelievers were amazed . . . ." |
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Gregory of Nyssa, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung for Our Father Among the Saints Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, January 10th, Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "Let us all chant songs and hymns . . . ." |
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Guria, Shamuna & Habib, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung at Orthros for the Martyrs Guria, Shamuna & Habib the Deacon of Edessa, November 15th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "As ye in former times preserved the woman . . . ." |
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Herman of Alaska, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This is for St. Herman of Alaska, December 13th, Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "At the evening of thy life . . . ." |
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Hilarion the Great of Palestine, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Venerable Father Hilarion the Great of Palestine, October 21st, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "Seeing thy joy, O Father . . . ." |
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Holy 14,000 Infants & Markellos, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung for the Holy 14,000 Infants slain by Herod and for our Righteous Father Markellos, Abbot of the Monastery of the Unsleeping, Prosomoion "While thy disciples looked on thee." "Do not be sad, O Bethlehem . . . When thou hadst put to sleep . . . Upon the earth is peace . . . ." |
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Holy Fathers (July), Exaposteilaria
These are sung on the Sunday that falls between July 13 and 19 for the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "While celebrating on this day . . . ." |
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Holy Fathers (October), Exaposteilaria
These Exaposteilaria are sung on the Sunday of October 11-17, for the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecum. Council, Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "O Fathers of celestial mind . . . O Lord, Thou Who art more than good . . . ." Updated 9/4/2023. |
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Holy Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council, after Ascension, Prosomion "Hearken, ye women." "While celebrating on this day . . . ." |
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Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion for the commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, celebrated on the Sunday that falls between 11-17 October, Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "O Fathers of celestial mind of the Great Seventh Council . . . ." Updated 10/15/2022. |
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Holy Friday Matins, Exaposteilarion
This is sung on Holy Thursday night for Holy Friday Orthros (Matins). "Thou didst make the thief worthy of paradise . . . ." |
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Holy Friday Matins, Exaposteilarion (choral)
This is the choral version of the Exaposteilarion sung on Holy Thursday night for Holy Friday Orthros. "Thou didst make the thief worthy of paradise . . . ." |
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Horologion-Tuesday Orthros, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are taken from the Horologion for Tuesday Orthros (Matins), Prosomoion "O ye apostles from afar." "With hymns let all of us honor John the Forerunner and Baptist . . . Thou art the sweetness of Angels . . . ." Updated 7/15/19. |
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In One Moment (choral) [Listen]
This is the Exaposteilarion sung on Holy Thursday night (for Holy Friday Matins). "In one moment thou didst graciously grant Paradise to the wise thief . . . ." It is sung here by the St. George Cathedral Choir, Wichita, Kansas. Updated with audio on 4/4/2021. |
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Indiction-Beginning of & St Simeon the Stylite, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung on September 1st for the Beginning of the Indiction (Ecclesiastical New Year) and for St. Simeon the Stylite, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O God of gods and Lord of all . . . Thy brightly beaming way of life . . . Since Thou art God, the Fashioner . . . ." Updated 8/17/2023. |
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Ioanikios the Great (Nicander & Hermias), Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung on November 4th for the Venerable Ioanikios the Great of Mount Olympus, and also for the Hieromartyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra & Hermias the Priest, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Wise Father Ioanikios . . . With longing, faith, and godly fear . . . Thou wast the sowing and the plant of blessed Titus . . . ." |
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Isidore of Pelusium, Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion for our Righteous Father Isidore of Pelusium, February 4th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Quenching the passions' raging flame . . . ." |
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James the Apostle and "Brother of God," Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
Exaposteilarion for the Apostle James, the "Brother of God," 23 October. Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "As an Apostle truly great . . . ." |
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James the Apostle, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion for the commemoration of the Apostle James, son of Alphaeus, October 9th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "As an apostle great in truth . . . ." |
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James the Brother of John the Theologian, Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion sung for the Apostle James, Brother of John the Theologian and son of Zebedee, April 30th, Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." "The Word became incarnate in His compassion . . . ." |
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James the Persian, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion, St. James the Persian, November 27, prosomoion to "Hearken ye women", Tone 2/Second Mode. Updated 10/29/2022. |
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John of Edessa & Simeon of Homs, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on July 21st for Righteous Fathers John of Edessa in Mesopotamia & Simeon of Homs (Emesa), the Fool-for-Christ. Prosomoia: "Thou who as God adornest." "Thou in two separate bodies . . . ," and "O ye Apostles from afar." "Thou art the sweetness of Angels . . . ." Updated 6/13/2022. |
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John the Almsgiver & Nilus the Faster of Sinai, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on November 12th for John the Almsgiver, Patriarch of Alexandria, and Nilus the Faster of Sinai, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "Let us all sing John's praises . . . ." "O godly minded Nilus . . . ." Updated 10/31/2022. |
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John the Baptist-First & Second Discovery of his head, Exaposteilarion
This is sung on February 24th for the 1st & 2nd Discoveries of John the Baptist's Head, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Thy precious head is risen up from the earth's secret hollows . . . ." Updated 1/25/19. |
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John the Baptist-Third Discovery of his head, Exaposteilarion
This is sung on May 25th for the Third Discovery of the Head of John the Baptist, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "The godly king who loveth Christ . . . ." |
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John the Hut Dweller and Paul of Thebes the Venerable, Exaposteilaria
Exaposteilaria for Saint John the Hut Dweller and Saint Paul of Thebes the Venerable (January 15), Tone 2/Second Mode, Prosomoia of "Hearken, ye women". |
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John the Theologian-Apostle & Evangelist, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung for the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, May 8th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O John, declaring things divine . . . ." |
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Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Venerable Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine, September 29th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Standing before Almighty God in glory . . . ." |
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Kyrikos & Julitta, Exaposteilarion & Theotkion
These are sung for the Martyrs Kyrikos and his mother Julitta of Tarsus, July 15th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "Unripe in years and still a babe . . . ." Updated 6/24/2023. |
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Lazarus of Magnesia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Venerable Lazarus the Wonderworker of Magnesia, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "The Maker consecrated thee . . . ." |
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Lazarus Saturday, Exaposteilaria
These Exaposteilaria are sung on the Saturday of the Raising of Lazarus the Righteous, Prosomion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "At thy word, O Word of God . . . ." and "Christ already spoileth thee, O death . . . ." Updated 3/24/17. |
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Luke the Apostle, Exaposteilarion
For the Holy Apostle & Evangelist Luke, October 18th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O Luke, Apostle of Christ God . . . ." Updated 10/28/2022. |
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Makarios the Great of Egypt, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Venerable Makarios the Great of Egypt, the Anchorite, January 19th, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "Withdrawing to the deserts . . . In thy most might shelter . . . ." |
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Mamas-Martyr & His Family, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Martyr Mamas & His Family, September 2nd, Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." "Upon the milk of does . . . The most deceiful enemy . . . ." |
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Marcian & Martyrios, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Martyrs Marcian & Martyrios the Notaries, October 25th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Marcian and wise Martyrios, contending well in contest . . . ." |
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Marina-Great-Martyr, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on July 17th for the Great-martyr Marina of Antioch in Pisidia, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "As our Lord's holy martyr . . . Thou art a gold-entwined tower . . . ." |
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Matthew-Apostle & Evangelist, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on November 16th for the Holy Apostle & Evangelist Matthew, Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "When thou didst wisely cast away the yoke of tax-collecting . . . ." Updated 10/27/2022. |
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Maximos the Confessor, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Venerable Maximos the Confessor, January 21st, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Speaking divinely, thou didst preach one operation . . . ." |
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Meletios-Archbishop of Antioch the Great, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for St. Meletios, Archbishop of Antioch the Great, February 12th, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "In all resplendent brightness . . . ." |
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Menas, Eugraphos & Hermogenes of Alexandria, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on December 10th for the Martyrs Menas, Eugraphos, and Hermogenes, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "With thy fair-spoken discourse . . . ." |
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Menas, Victor, Vincent & Stephanie, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung for the Holy Martyr Menas of Egypt, Victor & Stephanie of Damascus, Vincent of Spain, and Theodore the Studite, November 11th, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "As stars adorn the heavens . . . O all-immaculate Maiden . . . For the most holy icons . . . ." |
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Michael the Archangel-Miracle in Colossae, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
On September 6th we chant this Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Miracle of the Archangel Michael in Colossae. "All ye, the race of mankind, come . . . ." |
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Moses the Ethiopian, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for our Righteous Father Moses the Ethiopian, August 28th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Thou with thy sword of godly prayer . . . ." |
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Nativity of the Forerunner (John the Baptist), Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion & its Theotokion are sung on June 24th & 25th for the Nativity of John the Baptist, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Today the joy-creating birth of the divine Forerunner John . . . ." Updated 5/29/2023. |
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Nektarios the Wonderworker, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
This is sung on November 9th for St. Nektarios the Wonderworker, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "Leap up in joy and gladness . . . ." Updated 10/27/2022. |
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Nestor of Thessalonica, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, October 27th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Lyaeus's mad audacity . . . ." |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 01, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the First Eothinon, Prosomoion, The Original Melody: "Upon that mount in Galilee . . . When thou didst see Christ risen up . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 02, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Second Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Seeing the stone was rolled away . . . O Christ, before Thou wast conceived . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 03, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Third Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Let no man ever disbelieve that Christ is truly risen . . . O sun that from the grave this day . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 04, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Fourth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "In flashing light of virtues clad . . . When Thou, O Lord, didst say: Rejoice . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 05, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Fifth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "When Christ, Who is the Life and Way . . . I sing of Thine immeas'rable mercy . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 06, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Sixth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O Savior, clearly showing all . . . The God of all things that exist . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 07, Exaposteialrion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Seventh Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Alas, they took the Lord away . . . Things great and very marvelous . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 08, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Eighth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Seeing two angels in the tomb . . . One of the Holy Trinity was born of thee . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 09, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Ninth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "When Thou hadst entered while the doors were shut fast . . . When on the third day thou didst see . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 10, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Tenth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "On the sea of Tiberias of old there went a fishing . . . The Lord arisen from the tomb on the third day . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Octoechos-Eothinon 11, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Eleventh Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "When He arose again as God . . . O dread and fearful mystery . . . ." Updated 7/21/2023. |
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Octoechos-Friday Orthros (Matins), Exaposteilaria & Stavro-Theotokion
These are taken from the Octoechos, and sung at all Friday Orthros (Matins) services, Prosomoion "O ye Apostles." "O Cross of Christ . . . ." Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on thee." "The Cross is the guardian of the whole world . . . ." Prosomoion "O ye Apostles." "As she that seedlessly bare Thee . . . ." |
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Octoechos-Wednesday Orthros (Matins), Exaposteilaria & Stavro-Theotokion
These are taken from the Octoechos, and sung at all Wednesday Orthros (Matins) services, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "With faith we worship and we hymn the weapon . . . ." Prosomoion "O ye Apostles." "O Cross of Christ . . . To them that with heart undoubting . . . ." |
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Pachomios the Great, Exaposteilarion
This is sung for Our Righteous Father Pachomios the Great, May 17th, Prosomion "Thou who as God adornest." "Withdrawing to the deserts in longing for the Angels' life . . . ." |
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Paul the Confessor, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for St. Paul the Confessor, November 6th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "In imitating mighty Paul . . . ." |
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Pelagia-the Penitent, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on October 8th for St. Pelagia the Penitent of Antioch, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O Pelagia, praised of all . . . Delivered from the ancient curse . . . ." Updated 9/4/2023. |
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Philip-the Holy Apostle, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These Exaposteilaria and Theotokion are sung on November 14th for the Holy Apostle Philip. 1) Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "The course of thy most comely feet . . . ." 2) Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "The Holy Spirit's light-beam . . . O thou most holy Virgin . . . ." Updated 10/27/2022. |
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Phocas-Bishop of Synope, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Synope, September 22nd, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "O highest peak of hierarchs . . . O Virgin, since thou barest . . . ." |
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Plato of Ancyra, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are for the Holy Martyr Plato of Ancyra, November 18th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "The tyrant, when he had beheld thy firm invincibility . . . ." |
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Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After Feast, Exaposteilarion (Feb 4)
This is sung for the After-feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 4th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Ineffably born as He knew . . . ." |
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Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple-After-Feast, Exaposteilarion (Feb 5)
After-feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, February 5th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Fulfilling Thine ineffable economy for us, O Lord . . . ." |
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Procopius-Great-Martyr of Caesarea in Palestine, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion & its Theotokion are sung on July 8th for the Great-martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine, Prosomoion "O changeless light." "Thou hadst thy calling from Heaven like Paul of old . . . ." |
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Quadratos of the Seventy, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung for the Apostle Quadratos of the Seventy, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Most wisely preaching Christ's divine good tidings . . . ." |
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Sabbas the Sanctified, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung for our Righteous Father Sabbas the Sanctified, December 5th: 1st Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "O Father Sabbas wise in God . . . ." 2nd Prosomoion "O Changeless Light." "Let all the desert make merry . . . Thou art a gold-entwined tower . . . ." |
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Saturday, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This is the Exaposteilarion and Theotokion for Saturday, taken from the Horologion. "Thou Who alone as true God . . . Thou Who, as God, hast power over the living and the dead . . . In thee do we all boast, O pure Theotokos . . . ." Updated 5/30/2023. |
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Sergius & Bacchus of Syria, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
Sung on October 7th for the Martyrs Sergius & Bacchus of Syria, October 7th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Bound to each other by their faith and brotherly affection . . . ." |
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Seven Maccabees & Processsion of the Cross, Exaposteilaria
These are the exaposteilaria for the Seven Maccabees and the Procession of the Cross, August 1st, Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." "Let us extol the Maccabees . . . The Cross is the guardian of the whole world . . . ." Updated 7/17/2023. |
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Severian, Exaposteilarion
This exaposteilarion is sung for the Great-Martyr Severian of Sebastia, September 9th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Thou, O all-blest Severian . . . ." |
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Sophia & Her Daughters, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the the Martyrs Sophia and her daughters Faith, Love and Hope, September 17th, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "The Trinity's three maidens burning with zeal . . . ." |
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Stephen the New, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Venerable-Martyr Stephen the New, November 28th, Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "Thou didst shame as atheists . . . ." |
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Stephen the Proto-Martyr & Archdeacon, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilaria & Theotokion for the Proto-martyr Stephen, December 27th. 1st Exapost: Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "Unto Thee as unto the King is Stephen brought . . . ." 2nd Exapost. & Theotokion: Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "He that was filled in very truth . . . Now there is born in Bethlehem . . . ." |
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Stephen the Proto-Martyr & Archdeacon-Translation of Relics, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Translation of the Relics for Stephen the Proto-Martyr & Archdeacon, August 2nd, Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." "The most elect and foremost of all the Deacons . . . The ranks on high stand trembling . . . ." |
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Sunday Before Theophany, Exaposteilarion (Jan 2-5)
This is the Exaposteilarion sung for the Sunday Before Theophany, Jan. 2nd-5th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "How shall the river's running streams receive Thee . . . ." Updated 12/22/2022. |
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Sunday of All Saints, Exaposteilarion
This is sung on the first Sunday after Pentecost, the Sunday of All Saints, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "With hymns let us crown as is meet . . . ." Updated 6/7/15. |
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Sunday of the Blind Man, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion sung on the Sunday of the Blind Man, the 5th Sunday after Pascha, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Along the way our Savior found a man . . . ." |
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Sunday of the Holy Fathers-1st Ecumenical Council, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion sung on the Sunday after the Feast of Ascension, the Sunday of the Holy Fathers, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "While celebrating on this day the holy Fathers' memory . . . ." |
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Sunday of the Paralytic, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on the Sunday of the Paralytic, the 3rd Sunday after Pascha. |
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Synaxis of Righteous Simeon and Anna the Prophetess (Feb 3), Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion for the Synaxis of the Righteous Simeon & Anna the Prophetess, February 3rd, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "In thee, O Mother of our God . . . ." |
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Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion & Theotokion are sung on June 30th for the Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles, Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee." "Let us in gladness gather to laud with praises . . . ." |
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Terence, Neonilla & their children, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung for the Martyrs Terence, Neonilla and their Children, October 28th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "With Terence flashed forth lightning-like . . . ." |
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Theodore the General, Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion for the Great Martyr Theodore the General, February 8th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O thou Great Martyr Theodore, our Christ's renowned commander . . . ." |
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Theoktistos, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This is the Exaposteilarion with Theotokion sung on September 3rd for the Venerable Theoktistos, fellow ascetic with Euthymios the Great, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Living the Angels' life on earth . . . ." |
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Theopemptos & Theonas-Paramon of Theophany, Exaposteilaria
These two Exaposteilaria are for the Martyrs Theopemptos, Bishop of Nicomedia and Theonas; and for the Paramon (Eve) of Theophany, January 5th, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "Much strength amidst thy torments . . . ." |
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Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord-AFTER-FEAST, Exaposteilarion (Jan 13)
This is sung for the After-Feast of Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, January 13th, Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "A day of never-ending light . . . ." |
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Thomas-the Holy Apostle, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These exaposteilaria and theotokion are for the Holy Apostle Thomas, October 6th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Apostle and Eye-witness of Christ God . . . ." Updated 9/4/2023. |
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Thursday, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilaria & Theotokion sung in Matins on Thursdays, when no other is called for. "Passing through all the earth . . . ." |
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Timothy the Apostle and Anastasios the Persian, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for Saint Timothy the Apostle and Saint Anastasios the Persian (January 22), Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "A brightly beaming pair of Saints . . . ." |
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Trophimos, Dorymedon and Savvatios, Exaposteilarion
This is sung for the Martyrs Trophimos, Dorymedon and Savvatios, September 19th, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "Thou Who as God adornest and dost bedeck the sky with stars . . . ." |
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Xenia (Blessed) of St. Petersburg, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion and its Theotokion are sung for the Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg, Fool-for-Christ, January 24th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Translated from a foreign land . . . ." |
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Zenobius and Zenobia-Martyrs, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion for the Holy Martyrs Zenobius and Zenobia, October 30th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Thy sacred vestments hast thou dyed a deeper red . . . ." |
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Exaposteilarion of the Bridegroom Matins (Arabic version with English phonetics)
This is the Exaposteilarion sung at the Bridegroom Matins on the first 3 days of Holy Week, as sung by Metropolitan Ilyas Kurban, in Arabic, with English phonetics. |
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Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ, Exaposteilarion (Dec 20)
Exaposteilarion for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ, December 20th, Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "Make thou ready, Bethlehem, prepare thyself, O little cave . . . ." |
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Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ, Exaposteilarion (Dec 20-24)
Exaposteilaria for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ, if it's a Sunday between December 20th - 24th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Be glad, O little Bethlehem . . ." Updated 12/13/17. |
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Paramon (Eve) of the Nativity of Christ, Exaposteilaria
Exaposteilaria & Theotokion for the Paramon (Eve) of the Nativity and St. Eugenia, December 24th, Prosomoion, "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Dwelling in light beyond approach . . . ." |
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Forty Holy Martyrs, Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion of the Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebastia, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Let that brave choir of two score men . . . ." |
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George, Exaposteilarion
This exaposteilarion is sung on April 23rd for the Feast of St. George the Great-Martyr, Prosomion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Brightly hath spring appeared to us . . . ." Updated 3/24/2023. |
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Gregory the Theologian, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilaria & Theotokion sung on January 25th for St. Gregory the Theologian, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Thou taughtest us to worship one Tri-hypostatic Unity . . . ." Updated 12/15/18. |
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Gregory the Wonderworker, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion sung for St. Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea, November 17th, Prosomoion "While thy disciples looked on thee." "With godly songs let us acclaim . . . The most deceiful enemy, full of cunning . . . ." |
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Holy Wednesday Matins, 04 Exaposteilarion
This is the Exaposteilarion sung on Holy Tuesday night for Holy Wednesday Matins. "Thy bridal chamber, O my Savior . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Holy Week Series
This Series of music includes: Alleluia (before "Before the Bridegroom"), Behold the Bridegroom (for each night-chant & choral), the Exaposteilarion (I behold Thy bridal chamber-chant & choral), Hymn of Kassiani (Kazan), Today He is suspended (choral), Exaposteilarion for Holy Friday (Thou didst make the thief-chant & choral), the Canon of Holy Saturday. |
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Ignatius of Antioch, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion (Dec 20)
These are the 2 Exaposteilaria & the Theotokion for St. Ignatius of Antioch, December 20th. First: Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Thou didst proclaim: I am the wheat . . . ." Second set: Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Wounded with yearning for the love . . . Before the Lord's Nativity . . . ." |
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Recovery of the Sacred Relics of St. Ignatius the God-bearer, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for The Recovery of the Sacred Relics of the Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer (January 29), Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "From every grief and sore distress . . . ." |
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Jacob of Hamatoura, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Like a palm tree thou didst flourish . . . O thou Virgin immaculate . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021.
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Joachim & Anna, Exaposteilarion
This exaposteilarion is sung for the Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim & Anna, September 9th, Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "She who took away the curse . . . ." |
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John Chrysostom, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion (Jan 27)
These are sung for the Recovery of the Relics of John Chrysostom, January 27th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "O Queen of Cities, leap for joy . . . ." |
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John Chrysostom, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion (Nov 13)
Exaposteilaria/Theotokion for St. John Chrysostom, November 13, prosomoia to "While standing in the temple's courts", Tone 3/Third Mode, and "Hearken, ye women", Tone 2/Second Mode. |
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John of Kronstadt, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung for Our Righteous and God-bearing Father John, Archpriest of Kronstadt and Wonderworker, October 19th, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest." "Thou didst heal every sickness, didst see the secrets hid in hearts . . . ." |
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Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, Exaposteilarion
These exaposteilaria are sung for the Martyr Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, February 6th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "Rejoice, O people, on this day . . . Ye earnestly fought the good fight . . . ." Updated 1/28/2023. |
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Katherine, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
This is sung on November 25th for Katherine (Catherine) the Great Martyr, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts." "O virgin truly honorable . . . ." Updated 10/29/2022. |
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Kyriaki-Great-Martyr of Nicomedia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These hymns are sung for the Great-martyr Kyriaki of Nicomedia, July 7th, Prosomoion, "Thou who as God adornest." "In heaven as a Martyr . . . Since thou art the all-pure Maid . . . ." Updated 6/16/19. |
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Lazarus Saturday Matins, 5-Exaposteilaria
This is the music for the Exaposteilaria for Lazarus Saturday Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "At Thy word, O Word of God . . . Christ already spoileth thee, O death . . . ." It is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 3/15/2020. |
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Lazarus Saturday Matins, Complete-Byzantine notation
This is the complete service for Lazarus Saturday Matins (Orthros). It contains: God is the Lord, Apolytikia, Kathismata, Evlogetaria of the Resurrection, Katavasiae of Odes 1-8 & Ode 9, Exaposteilaria, Praises and Glory/Both now at the Praises. It is in Byzantine notation only. Updated 4/6/2023. |
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Lazarus Saturday Matins, Complete-Western notation
This is the complete service for Lazarus Saturday Matins (Orthros). It contains: God is the Lord, Apolytikia, Kathismata, Evlogetaria of the Resurrection, Katavasiae of Odes 1-8 & Ode 9, Exaposteilaria, Praises and Glory/Both now at the Praises. It is in Western notation only. Updated 3/15/2020. |
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Lent-1st Saturday of Lent-St. Theodore, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the First Saturday of Lent for St. Theodore, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Now standing crowned in victory . . . Wishing to call the ruined world back . . . ." Updated 3/2/2023. |
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Lent-1st Sunday of Lent-The Sunday of Orthodoxy, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the First Sunday of Lent, The Sunday of Orthodoxy, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Leap ye for joy and clap your hands . . . The swords of hostile heresy . . . ." |
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Lent-2nd Sunday of Lent-St Gregory Palamas, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the Second Sunday of Lent, for St. Gregory Palamas, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Rejoice, boast of the Fathers' choir . . . O sov'reign Lady . . . ." |
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Lent-3rd Sunday of Lent-Sunday of the Cross, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of the Cross, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Seeing the precious Cross of Christ . . . We worship piously the Tree . . . ." |
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Lent-4th Sunday of Lent-St John of the Ladder, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the 4th Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of St. John Climacus (of the Ladder), Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "The joy and comfort of the world . . . ." |
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Lent-5th Saturday of Lent-Akathist Saturday
This Exaposteilarion is sung on the 5th Saturday of Lent, the Saturday of the Akathist, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "The myst'ry from eternity . . . ." Updated 6/10/2023. |
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Lent-5th Sunday of Lent-St. Mary of Egypt, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the 5th Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of Mary of Egypt, Prosomoion, "O changless Light." "We have thee as an example of change . . . ." Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "Thou art the sweetness of angels . . . ." |
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Mark-Apostle & Evangelist, Exaposteilarion
This is sung on April 25th for the Apostle Mark, Prosomoion "O Changeless Light." "Thou wast made rich with the sonship of Peter . . . ." |
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Mary Magdalene-Myrrh-bearer, Exaposteilarion
This exaposteilarion is sung on July 22nd for Mary Magdalene, Myrrh-bearer & Equal to the Apostles, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "O Mary, who art fitly named . . . ." |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 01, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 1st Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 02, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 2nd Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 03, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 3rd Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 04, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 4th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 05, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 5th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 06, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 6th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 07, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 7th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 08, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 8th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 09, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 9th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. Updated 2/1/19. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 10, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 10th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Exaposteilarion for Eothinon 11, Tone 2
Exaposteilarion for the 11th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 01, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 1st Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 02, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 2nd Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 03, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 3rd Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 04, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 4th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 05, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 5th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 06, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 6th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 07, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 7th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 08, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 8th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 09, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 9th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. Updated 7/16/18 with missing text. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 10, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 10th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Matins, Kazan - Theotokion for Eothinon 11, Tone 2
Resurrectional Theotokion of the Exaposteilarion for the 11th Eothinon, Tone 2/Second Mode, from the Kazan Matins book. |
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Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are the Exaposteilaria & Theotokion sung on The Sunday of the Last Judgment (Meat Fare), Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O Lord, as I now bring to mind . . . ." Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Behold, the day foretold doth come . . . I tremble sore considering . . . ." Updated 1/29/2023. |
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Menaion - 07 July
Festal hymnody for offices and Divine Liturgy for the month of July. This music is from the Byzantine Menaion Project by Basil Kazan. The music is type-set, properly accented and barred, with ison, and rubrics and instructions added in, along with special melodies noted. |
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Mid-Pentecost, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on the Wednesday of Mid-Pentecost, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "At mid-Feast Thou, O Friend of man . . . ." |
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Mid-Pentecost, Exaposteilarion
This exaposteilarion is sung on the Feast of Mid-Pentecost, Prosomion "Thou Who as God adornest." "O Thou that hast the wine-bowl of grace inexhaustible . . . ." |
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Myrrh-bearing Women, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on the 2nd Sunday after Pascha, which is the 3rd Sunday of Pascha, the Myrrh-bearing Women, Prosomion "Hearken, ye women," the Original Melody. Updated 4/26/2020. |
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Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion for the Nativity of Christ (December 25), Original melody/automelon of "From the heights our Savior, Christ". Updated 12/11/16. |
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Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Exaposteilarion (choral)
This is the choral arrangement of the Exaposteilarion sung for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th. "Down from heaven's holy height . . . ." |
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Nativity of the Theotokos, Exaposteilaria
These Exaposteilaria are sung on September 8th for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "The ends of earth rejoice today . . . ." (Slight update, 8/19/2022.) |
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Nativity of the Theotokos, Exaposteilarion for September 9th
This Exaposteilarion is sung for the Nativity of the Theotokos on September 9th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "O Adam, be made new again . . . ." |
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Nativity of the Theotokos, After-Feast-Sept. 10th, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on September 10th for the After-feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Prosmoion "Hearken, ye women." "O Adam be made new again . . . ." |
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Nicholas the Wonderworker, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
This Exaposteilarion is sung for St Nicholas on December 6th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "We all extol Saint Nicholas . . . ." Updated 11/4/18. |
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Panteleimon, Exaposteilarion
This is sung on July 27th for the Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "O Panteleimon, thou most wise . . . ." |
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Paralytic Sunday, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on the Sunday of the Paralytic, Third Sunday after Pascha. "The sov'reign man-befriending Lord . . . ." |
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Paraskeva, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on July 26th for the Holy Venerable Virgin-Martyr Paraskeva of Rome, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "With the Lord's Cross wast thou made strong . . . ." |
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Pascha, Exaposteilarion
This is the Exaposteilarion of Pascha, sung throughout the Paschal season. "When thou didst fall asleep in the body as mortal . . . ." |
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Pascha-5-Matins, Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion sung during the Paschal season. "When Thou hadst fallen asleep in the flesh . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Pentecost, 05-Exaposteilaria
The Exaposteilaria sung on the Feast of Pentecost, 50 days after Pascha, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "O Thou, All-holy Spirit . . . The Father is Light . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. |
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Pentecost, Exaposteilarion
These Exaposteilaria are sung on the Feast of Pentecost, Prosomoion "Thou who, as God, adornest." "O Thou, O all-holy Spirit . . . The Father is light . . . ." |
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Peter & Paul, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for June 29th, Ss. Peter and Paul, Prosomion "Hearken, ye women." "Let us all praise with sacred hymns . . . ." Updated 6/30/2023. |
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Pharisee & Publican, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the Sunday of the Pharisee & Publican, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Let us flee from the Pharisee's exceeding wicked vaunting . . . ." Updated 1/23/2023. |
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Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung on July 2nd for the Placing (Deposition) of the Theotokos' Robe (Raiment) at Blachernae, Prosomoion "O changeless Light." "Nature and time have been made new . . . ." |
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Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion for the Presentation (Meeting) of the Lord in the Temple, February 2nd, The Original Melody: "While standing in the Temple's courts." |
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Prodigal Son Sunday, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "The wealth of grace Thou gavest me . . . ." |
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Raphael-Bishop of Brooklyn, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion and Theotokion for Our Father Among the Saints Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November, Prosomoion "I behold thy bridal chamber," "Today is illumined by the great brilliance . . . ," and Prosomoion "O ye Apostles," "Thou art the sweetness of angels . . . ." |
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Raphael-Bishop of Brooklyn, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for Our Father Among the Saints Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November, Prosomoion "I see thy bridal chamber." "Today is truly illumined . . . Thou art the sweetness of angels . . . ." |
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Repose of St. John the Evangelist, Exaposteilarion & Stavrotheotokion
This is the Exaposteilarion & Stavro-Theotokion for the Repose of St. John the Evangelist & Theologian, September 26th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Being, O wise Apostle John, the Son of Thunder . . . Standing before thy Master's Cross . . . ." Updated 8/20/2022. |
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Samaritan Woman & Mid-Pentecost, Exaposteilaria
These are the Exaposteilaria sung on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman and the After-feast of Mid-Pentecost. "Thou camest to Samaria, my Savior . . . At Mid-feast Thou, O Friend of man . . . ." Updated 4/29/2023. |
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Saturday of Souls, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion (Meat Fare)
These 3 are sung on the Saturday of Souls, Meat Fare Saturday, Prosomion "Thou who as God adornest." "Thou Who, as God, hast power . . . ." Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "O Savior, as the Friend of man . . . O Mary, Virgin Bride of God . . . ." |
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Saturday of Souls, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
These are sung on the Saturday of Souls, the day before Pentecost, Prosomion "Thou who as God adornest." "As we now make remembrance . . . Thou art the sweetness of Angels . . . ." Updated 6/3/2023. |
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Spyridon-Bishop of Trimythous, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are the two Exaposteilaria & Theotokion for St. Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythous, the Wonderworker, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "Like Moses and like David . . . ." And Prosomoion "While standing in the temple's courts." "With miracle and many signs . . . O Maiden all immaculate . . . ." |
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Sunday after the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Exaposteilarion
The first Exaposteilarion sung on the Sunday after the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 26th - 31st, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "Now with God's Brother, lauded James . . . ." |
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Sunday before the Nativity of Christ, Exaposteilaria
Exaposteilaria for the Sunday before the Nativity of Christ, December 18th - 24th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee." "By faith, the Fathers ere the Law . . ." Updated 12/9/17. |
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Sunday of the Forefathers of Christ, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
These are sung on the Sunday of the Forefathers of Christ, December 11th - 17th (Second Sunday before Christmas), Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "O ye who love the Fathers' choirs . . . ." Updated 11/18/2022. |
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Synaxis of John the Baptist, Exaposteilarion
The Exaposteilarion for the Synaxis of John the Baptist, January 7th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "The Master called thee openly . . . ." |
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Synaxis-Icon of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos called “It is Truly Meet”, Exaposteilarion
This Exaposteilarion is sung for The Synaxis of the Icon of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary Called “It is Truly Meet”, June 11th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Gather together, skip for joy, in gladness keep the festival . . . ." |
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Thekla, Proto-Martyr, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Exaposteilaria
This is the Exaposteilarion and Theotokion for St. Thekla, September 24th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "A mortal bridegroom thou didst spurn . . . ." Updated 8/19/2022. |
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Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, Exaposteilarion
Exaposteilarion for Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th, Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ." "In the Jordan River's streams . . . ." |
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Thomas Sunday (New Sunday), Exaposteilaria
These are the exaposteilaria sung on New Sunday: Sunday of Thomas the Apostle, Prosomion "Thou Who as God adornest." "O Thomas, thou hast searched out my wounded limbs . . . On this day spring is fragrant . . . ." Updated 3/24/2023. |
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Three Great Hierarchs, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion
The 2 Exaposteilaria & Theotokion for the Three Great Hierarchs, January 30th, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest." "Let us all sing the praises . . . O Father, Son and Spirit . . . Thou art a gold-entwined tower . . . ." |
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Transfiguration, Exaposteilarion
This is Exaposteilarion is sung on August 6th for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, Original Melody: "O changeless Light . . . ." |
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Veneration of the Chains of the Apostle Peter, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Veneration of the Chains of the Apostle Peter, January 16th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "O Peter, not by flesh and blood . . . ." |
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Zachariah-the Holy Prophet (Father of the Forerunner), Exaposteilarion & Theotokion
The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Holy Prophet Zachariah, Father of the Forerunner, September 5th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women." "Thou as a priest didst minister to God Almighty . . . ." |