Byzantine Tone 5

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aposticha-0914-elevation_of_cross.pdf

These stichera of the Aposticha at Vespers are sung for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Rejoice, life-giving Cross of the Lord . . . ."  Updated 8/15/18.

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stichera_on_lihc-0820-afterfeast.pdf

These stichera are for the After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 20th, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "He that in our behalf . . . ."

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aposticha-0725-dormition_anna.pdf

These stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers are sung on July 25th for the Dormition of Righteous Anna, the mother of the Theotokos, Prosomion "Rejoice."   "Rejoice, spiritual swallow . . . ."  Updated 6/30/19.

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prokeimenon-wednesday_vespers-dnjohn.pdf

The Prokeimenon sung at Vespers on Wednesday evening.  "Save me, O God, by Thy Name, and judge me by Thy strength."

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mgf_0263b_ascension.megalynarion2.pdf

This Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) is sung at the Liturgy on the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.  "In unison we believers magnify thee . . . ."

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litany-fervent_supp-byzantine_versions.pdf

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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doxa-praises-0423-grmartyr_george3.pdf

This is the Glory sung on April 23rd at the Feast of the Great-martyr George the Trophy-bearer.  "Spring hath shown forth; come, let us be glad . . . ."  Updated 4/15/17.

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pascha-glory-paschal_stichera-ckaram-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Stichera of Pascha (Let God arise) during the Paschal season.  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.  "Today is the Day of Resurrection . . . ."

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pascha-paschal_stichera-ckaram-wnbn.pdf

These are the Stichera of Pascha that are sung at the Aposticha in Great Vespers and at the Praises in Orthros (Matins) during the Paschal season.  The text here uses the Nassar translation.  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.  "Let God arise . . . Today, Christ, our saving Pascha . . . ."

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pascha.come_ye-thy_resura.pdf

These two hymns are chanted at the beginning of the Rush Procession, as the priest comes out with the lighted candle, and the people receive the light and begin to process outside.  "Come ye, take light from the Light . . . To Thy Resurrection, O Christ our Savior . . . ."

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christ_is_risen-arabic-choral2.pdf

This is the traditional melody of Christ is Risen with the Arabic phonetics.

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let_my_prayer_arise-chant-t6-5-esper-marge.pdf

There are two versions here:  one in Tone 6/Plagal Second Mode (for the first week of Lent and Holy Week), and the second in Tone 5/Plagal First Mode (for the rest of Lent).  Updated 3/1/2023.

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lenten_apolytikia-wnbnt5-rassem.pdf

These Apolytikia (Troparia) are sung at the end of Lenten Vespers, Tone 5/Plagal First mode.  "Rejoice, O Virgin . . .  O Baptizer of Christ . . . ."  This includes both Western and Byzantine notation. Updated 2/21/19 (music & corrections to text).

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evlogitaria-saturday_of_souls.pdf

These Evlogitaria are from the Funeral Service, and are sung at Orthros (Matins) on Saturday of Souls and Meat Fare Saturday.  "Blessed art thou, O Lord, teach me thy statutes.  The Choir of the Saints have found the Fountain of Life and the Door of Paradise . . . ."

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doxa_on_aposticha-pharisee_publican.pdf

This is the hymn sung as the Glory at the Aposticha on the Sunday of the Pharisse & Publican.  "Mine eyes being weighed down because of mine iniquities . . . ."

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praises-0101-circum_basil.pdf

Stichera at the Praises for the Circumcision of Christ and Saint Basil the Great, January 1st, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "He that without division or change . . . ."  Updated 12/30/2020.

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praises-1218-24-sunday_b4_nativity.pdf

Stichera at the Praises for the Sunday before the Nativity of Christ, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Zion, thou sacred city of God . . . ."  Updated 12/2/2020.

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more_honorable_t5_wnbn_rassem.pdf

Magnifications at the Katavasiae, "More honorable than the Cherubim...", Tone 5/Plagal First Mode.  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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more_honorable_t1-8_wnbn_rassem.pdf

Magnifications at the Katavasiae, "More honorable than the Cherubim...", all tones/modes.  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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vespers-kazan-aposticha_only_tone_5.pdf

Aposticha for the Resurrection, Tone 5/Mode Plagal 1.  "O Christ Savior, who didst become incarnate without leaving heaven . . . ."

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vespers-kazan-theotokion_of_the_aposticha_tone_5.pdf

Theotokion for the Resurrection at the Aposticha, Tone 5/Mode Plagal 1.  "O most revered Virgin . . . ."

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matins-kazan-complete-4-resurrectional_evlogetaria.pdf

Resurrectional Evlogetaria for Sunday Orthros, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book.

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matins-kazan-complete-69-troparion_of_the_resurrection_after_the_great_doxology_tone_5.pdf

Troparion of the Resurrection after the Great Doxology, "Having risen from the tomb", Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book.

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matins-kazan-complete-62-ninth_eothinon_doxastikon_and_theotokion_of_the_praises_tone_5.pdf

Doxastikon and Theotokion for the Ninth Eothinon at the Praises, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book.  Updated 2/1/19.

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matins-kazan-complete-58-fifth_eothinon_doxastikon_and_theotokion_of_the_praises_tone_5.pdf

Doxastikon and Theotokion for the Fifth Eothinon at the Praises, Tone 5/Plagal First Mode, from the Kazan Matins book.