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Helladios the Hieromartyr, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are sung for the Hieromartyr Helladios, May 27th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Employing the dye of thine own blood . . . ."

Pentecostarion-Monday of the 5th Week, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung on Monday evening of the 5th week of Pascha, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "The Lord Creator of all things . . . ."

Karpos of the Seventy, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Apostle Karpos of the Seventy, May 26th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Thou madest thy mind fit to receive . . . ."

Germanos-Patriarch of Constantinople, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for Germanos, Patriarch of Constantinople, May 12th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Thou mightily threwest to the ground . . . ."

Irene of Thessalonica, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are the stichera sung for the Great-martyr Irene of Thessalonica, May 5th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "O modest Irene, when thou wast clothed . . . ."

Lent-5th Sunday Evening of Lent, 6th & 5th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

These are the 6th & 5th stichera (10, ... 6, 5) sung on the 5th Sunday of Lent in the Evening, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "Though rich, Thou, O Christ, becames poor . . . In wickedness woefully made rich . . . ."

Theotokion, O Virgin, Thou Spacious Land of God

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "O Virgin, thou spacious land of God, who art vaster than the heavens . . . ."

Aristarchos, Pudens and Trophymos of the Seventy, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Apostles Aristarchos, Pudens & Trophymos of the 70, April 14th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "O all-wise Apostles, with the word of divine and saving knowledge . . . ."

Lent-5th Thursday of Lent, 7th & 6th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are the 7th & 6th stichera (10, 9, 8, 7, 6

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  • Lent-4th Wednesday of Lent, 7th & 6th Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are the 7th & 6th stichera (10, 9, 8, 7, 6) sung on the 4th Wednesday of Lent, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "Come, let us completely wash our souls . . . O Cross, the Apostles' boast and joy . . . ."

    Lent-2nd Wednesday of Lent, 8th Sticheron at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    This is the 8th sticheron (10, 9, 8) at OLIHC sung on the 2nd Wednesday of Lent, Original Melody, "O all-lauded Martyrs of the Lord . . . ."

    Lent-2nd Sunday of Lent-St Gregory Palamas, Stichera at the Praises

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These Praises are sung on the 2nd Sunday of Lent, for St. Gregory Palamas, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Having completed thy blessed life led here in this world . . . ."

    Lent-1st Saturday of Lent-St. Theodore, Stichera at the Praises

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    Lent, Saturdays & Sundays in Great Lent

    These Praises are sung on the First Saturday of Lent for St. Theodore, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "As we the faithful assemble with one accord today . . . ."

    Theotokion, Do Thou, O All-Hymned One

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    Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

    This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "Do thou, O all-hymned one, heal my soul . . . ."

    Pharisee & Publican, Stichera at the Praises

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    Pharisee & Publican Sunday

    These stichera are sung on the Sunday of the Pharisee & Publican, the 4th Sunday before Lent begins.  "Brethren, let us not pray as the Pharisee . . . ."

    Pharisee & Publican, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Pharisee & Publican Sunday

    These stichera are sung on the Sunday of the Pharisee & Publican, the 4th Sunday before Lent begins.  "Brethren, let us not pray as the Pharisee . . . ."

    Isaac the Syrian, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These stichera are sung for our Righteous Father Isaac the Syrian, January 28th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "As disciples to their saving guide . . . ."

    Ephraim the Syrian, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These stichera are sung for our Righteous Father Ephraim the Syrian, January 28th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Clearly reflecting the beauties of holy Paradise . . . ." 

    Charalampos the Wonderworker, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers

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    Vesperal Stichera at the Aposticha

    This is the Aposticha sung for the Hieromartyr Charalampos the Wonderworker, February 10th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "O all-lauded martyr of Christ God . . . ."  (When this day falls on Meat Fare Saturday, it is moved to February 9th.)

    Sabbas the Sanctified, Stichera at the Praises

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    Praises

    These Praises are sung for our Righteous Father Sabbas the Sanctified, December 5th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "He that disdained things below . . . ."  Updated 11/28/2021.

    Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), The Ewe-lamb and Lady Free of Blame

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    Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

    This is sung as the Theotokion of the Cross (Stavro-theotokion) at Vespers and/or Matins, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "The Ewe-lamb and Lady free of blame . . . ."

    Epimachos of Alexandria, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    The stichera for the Martyr Epimachos of Alexandria, October 31st, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Desiring heavenly beauty, O famed Epimachos . . . ."

    Stachios, Apellos, Amplias, Urban, Aristoboulos and Narcissos of the 70, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These stichera are for the Apostles Stachios, Apellos, Amplias, Urban, Aristoboulos and Narcissos of the Seventy, October 31st, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "Your sound of salvation hath gone forth . . . ."

    Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, Apolytikion

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    Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

    The Apolytikion of the Great-Martyr Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, October 24th.  "Be thou entreated for the sake of the sufferings . . . ."

    Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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    Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

    These are sung for the Great-Martyr Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, October 24th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "In setting thy bravery against the brute fierceness . . . ."

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