Nativity

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nativity-christ_aposticha-both_now-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Both now (Theotokion) sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "Thou hast sojourned in a cave, O Christ God . . . ."

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nativity-christ_aposticha-glory-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "Be glad, O Jerusalem, keep feast, all ye that love Sion . . . ."

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nativity-christ_aposticha-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Aposticha sung at Vespers for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "A great and marvellous wonder is brought to pass this day . .  ."

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nativity-christ_litia-both_now-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Both now at the Litia for the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "All the Angels in Heaven dance . . . ."

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nativity-christ_litia-glory-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory at the Litia (Entreaty) sung before the Aposticha for the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "The Magi, Kings of Persia . . . ."

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aposticha-1229-after_feast_nativity.pdf

These are sung for the After-Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 29th, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "I see a dreadful mystery . . . ."

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04f1-2_refrain-trop_of_the_2nd_antiphon-nativity_xc-finley.pdf

This is the Refrain and Troparion of the 2nd Antiphon for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "Save us, O Son of God, Who wast born of a virgin . . . GBN . . . Only-begotten Son . . . ."

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12_26_sundayafternativity_praisesdoxastikonjspware-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory at the Praises sung at Matins for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 26-31, using the translation from The Festal Menaion (Ware/Mother Mary).  "Blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 12/29/2020.

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12_25koinonkonjsp-wnbn.pdf

This is the Communion Hymn sung at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "The Lord hath sent redemption to His People.  Alleluia."

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12_25-olihc-doxastikon-jsp-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory/Both now sung at Vespers at OLIHC for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th, using the translation from The Festal Menaion (Ware/Mother Mary).  "When Augustus reigned alone upon earth . . . ."

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12_25vespersprophecytroparion2jspwarecdversion-wnbn.pdf

This is the Second set of the Troparion of the Prophecy sung at Vespers for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th, using the translation from The Festal Menaion (Ware/Mother Mary).  "Thou hast shown forth from a Virgin . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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12_25vespersprophecytroparia1jspwarecdversion-wnbn.pdf

This is the First set of the Troparion of the Prophecy sung at Vespers for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th, using the translation from The Festal Menaion (Ware/Mother Mary).  "Thou wast born secretly in the cave . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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nativity-christ-olihc-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

These stichera are sung on the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "Come let us rejoice in the Lord . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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nativity-christ-praises-gbn-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory and Both now sung at the Praises for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "When it was time for Thy coming on earth . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 12/15/2020.

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nativity-christ-praises-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

These are the stichera at the Praises for the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "Be glad, O ye righteous . . . ."  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.  Updated 12/15/

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nativity-christ-festal_troparia_after_ps_50-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

These troparia are sung after Psalm 50 in Orthros for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "Glory . . . All things are filled with joy today . . . Both now . . . All things . . . Have mercy on me . . . Glory to God in the highest . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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troparia_of_the_prophecies2-nativity_xc.pdf

This is the Troparion for the Prophecy, sung after the 2nd set of Old Testament Readings for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "Thou hast dawned forth from a Virgin, O Christ . . . ."  Updated 12/13/2020.

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troparia_of_the_prophecies1-nativity_xc.pdf

This is the Troparion for the Prophecy, sung after the 1st set of Old Testament Readings for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 25th.  "Thou was born secretly in the cave, O Savior . . . ."  Update 12/13/2020.

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nativity-christ-double_canon-full_9th_ode-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Full 9th Ode of Canon 1 & Canon 2 for the Nativity of Christ, Magnifications & Troparia, sung on December 25th.  "Magnify, O my soul . . . A strange and marvellous mystery . . . Today the Virgin giveth birth . . . Being well content, out of fear . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 12/12/2020.

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nativity-christ-double_katavasiae-ode_9-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

These are the Magnifications & Katavasiae of the 9th Ode for Canon 1 & Canon 2 for the Nativity of Christ, sung on December 25th, 26th & 31st.  "Magnify, O my soul . . . A strange and marvellous mystery . . . Magnify, O my soul . . . Being well content, out of fear . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 11/14/2020.

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nativity-christ-double_katavasiae-odes_1-8-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

These are the Katavasiae of both Canon 1 & Canon 2 for Odes 1-8 for the Nativity of Christ, sung on December 25th, 26 & 31st.  "Christ is born, give ye glory . . . Working a great wonder . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 11/14/2020.

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nativity-christ-katavasia-canon_2-ode_9-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Magnification & Katavasia of the 9th Ode of the 2nd Canon that is sung for the Nativity of Christ from December 27th to the 30th.  "Magnify, O my soul . . . Being well content, out of fear . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 12/13/2020.

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nativity-christ-katavasiae-canon_2-odes_1-8-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

These are the Katavasiae of the 2nd Canon, Odes 1-8, sung for the Nativity of Christ during its After-feast from December 26-30.  "Working a great wonder . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 12/13/2020.

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nativity-christ-katavasia-canon_1-ode_9-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

This is the Magnification & Katavasia of the 9th Ode of the 1st Canon that is sung for the Nativity of Christ from November 21st to December 24th.  "Magnify, O my soul . . . A strange and marvellous mystery . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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nativity-christ-katavasiae-canon_1-odes_1-8-stanthonys-wnbn.pdf

These are the Katavasiae of the 1st Canon, Odes 1-8, sung for the Nativity of Christ from November 21st to December 24th.  "Christ is born, give ye glory . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 11/29/2020.