These are sung for the Martyrs Akepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas of Persia, November 3rd, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Rejoice, three Martyrs mighty of name . . . ."
This is the Glory and Both now at the Aposticha at Vespers sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th. "O righteous father Jacob . . . Rejoice, O Mother of the Lord." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 10/4/2021.
These stichera are sung at Vespers on the Thursday of the Fourth week after Pascha (for Friday), the week of Mid-Pentecost, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Shining with mid-day splendor and cheer . . . ." Updated 5/15/19.
This refrain is sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning after the 6th Old Testament Reading. "Let us sing unto the Lord, for He is greatly glorified."
This is the Katabasia of the 9th Ode of the Canon for Pascha: The Resurrection of Christ. It is also sung as the Megalynarion in the Divine Liturgy on Pascha, and the Sundays of the Myrrh-bearing Women and the Blind Man. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. "The angel cried . . . Shine, shine, O new Jerusalem . . . ."
This is the Doxastikon (Glory & Both now) sung at the Praises and the Aposticha during the Paschal season. "It is the day of Resurrection . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 5/23/2021.
These Paschal Stichera are sung during the Paschal season as the second set of Praises in Orthros and the second set of stichera at the Aposticha in Vespers. The text uses the HTM translation. "Let God arise . . . A sacred Pascha hath been shown forth to us today . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 1/31/2022.
The slow and quick versions of "Christ is risen" sung during the Paschal season, with verses when needed. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 5/13/19.
This is "Come receive ye the light" that is sung (usually by the Priest) on Pascha night, followed by "Angels in the Heavens, O Christ" that is sung during the procession after receiving the light. The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 2/11/2022.
This hymn is sung on Holy Friday night for Holy Saturday Matins (Lamentation service), either during or after the procession with the Epitaphios. "When he saw that the sun had hidden its rays . . . ." Updated 4/30/2021.
These are the long version and the short version of the Evlogetaria of the Resurrection sung on Holy Friday night for Holy Saturday Matins (Lamentation service). "Blessed art thou, O Lord . . . The assembly of angels was amaed to see Thee . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 3/18/2020.
Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday (Week before Pascha)
This is the music for the Evlogetaria of the Resurrection, also sung at Lazarus Saturday Matins (Orthros). "Blessed art Thou, O Lord . . . The assembly of Angels was amazed to see . . . ." It is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 3/15/2020.
Psalm 33 is sung/read at the end of the Presanctified Liturgy, but has been used during communion of the Divine Liturgy as well. It is written here in both Western & Byzantine notation. "I will bless the Lord at all times . . . ." Music & File name updated 3/14/19.
This is the Glory & Both now (Doxastikon) at the Praises for Our Father Bishop Nicholas, December 6th. "Glory . . . Let us blow the trumpets of praise. Let us be happy in the feast . . . Both now . . . Let us blow the trumpets of praise; for the queen of all, the virgin Mother . . . ."
This Apolytikion is specific for the Holy Martyr Menas of Egypt, November 11th, Prosomoion "Let us worship the Word." "With great valor in soul, thou didst strive in martyrdom . . . ."
The Aposticha at Vespers for the Holy Apostle & Evangelist Luke, October 18th, Prosomoion "Rejoice." "Richly was grace poured forth on thy lips . . . ."
This Apolytikion is sung on July 7th for the Great-martyr Kyriaki of Nicomedia, Prosomoion "Let us worship the word." "Thou didst prove an auspicious and pleasing sacrifice . . . ."
This Trisagion Hymn is in English, Arabic, & Greek, written by Kyriachoú Ioannídou Kalogírou. "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal . . . ." Updated 7/14/2022, with a slight change in the music, ison and phrasing of text. (It was listed as Tone 1.)
These Praises are sung on May 25th for the Third Discovery of the Head of John the Baptist, Prosomoin "Rejoice." "Rejoice, thou sacred head full of light . . . ."
This Cherubic Hymn is sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning. "Let all mortal flesh keep silence . . . ." The music is in Western & Byzantine notation. Updated 7/4/2022.
This is the first hymn chanted at the beginning of the Rush Procession, as the priest comes out with the lighted candle, and the people receive the light and begin to process outside. "Come ye, take light from the Light . . . ."
