This is the choral version of the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th. "O my soul, magnify her . . . A mystery I behold which is strange and wondrous . . . ."
This is a chant version of the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th. "O my soul, magnify her . . . A mystery I behold which is strange and wondrous . . . ."
This is a choral version of the Apolytikion of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th. "Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath given rise to the light of knowledge in the world . . . ."
This is an arrangement of the Kontakion of the Nativity of Christ, for double soprano and double alto. "the Virgin brings forth today the Omnipotent One . . . ."
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.
This Entrance Hymn is sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. "Before the morning star I begot Thee from the womb . . . ." Updated 10/12/19.
This is the Second Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th. "O Son of God, Who wast born of the Virgin, save us . . . ."
This is the First Antiphon with verses for the Divine Liturgy on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th. "Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . ."
Entrance (Presentation) of the Theotokos into the Temple (Nov 21)
This Apolytikion is the choral version for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st. "Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God . . . ."
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."
Entrance (Presentation) of the Theotokos into the Temple (Nov 21)
This is the Second Antiphon sung in the Divine Liturgy on November 21st for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple. "O Son of God, who art wondrous in the saints . . . ," or "risen from the dead" when the Feast falls on a Sunday. Updated 9/25/18.
Entrance (Presentation) of the Theotokos into the Temple (Nov 21)
This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st. "The angels, beholding the entrance of the all-pure one . . . Since thou art the living temple of God . . . ."
Entrance (Presentation) of the Theotokos into the Temple (Nov 21)
This is the choral version of the Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st, sung from November 8th - 25th, Prosomoion "Thou Who wast raised up." "The sacred treasury of God's holy glory . . . ." Updated 9/25/18.
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.
These are the Rubrics to follow for when the Bishop, Metropolitan, or Patriarch is serving the Divine Liturgy in your parish. They are for the Priests, Choirs, and Chanters.
Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem (Sept. 13/Dec 9)
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.
This may be sung at the Artoklasia after the Litiya in Vespers on special Feasts and Saints days. "Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of grace . . . ."
This is 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.)
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.
This is the choral verson of the Kontakion for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th - 21st. The Original Melody: "Thou Who wast raised up . . . ."
This is the Entrance Hymn sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th. "Exalt ye the Lord our God . . . who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ." Updated 7/17/18.
This is the Second Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th. "O Son of God, Who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ." Updated 7/23/18.
