Byzantine Tone 1

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katabasiae-lent_3rd_sunday-ode_9.pdf

This is the Katabasia of the Canon, Ode 9, sung on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, for the Veneration of the Precious and Life-giving Cross, Tone/Mode 1.  "O Virgin Mother . . . ."  Updated 3/27/2020.

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katabasiae-lent_3rd_sunday-odes_1-8.pdf

These are the Katabasiae of the Canon, Odes 1-8, for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, for the Veneration of the Precious and Life-giving Cross, Tone/Mode 1.  "Of old the divine Moses foreshadowed thy Cross . . . ."  Updated 3/27/2020.

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doxa-both_now-praises-meat_fare_sunday.pdf

This is the Glory at the Praises on Meat Fare (Judgment) Sunday, Tone 1/First Mode, "Let us go before, O brethren . . . Most blessed art thou . . . ."

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lord_have_mercy-10x_byz-t1.pdf

This is a set of 10 Lord have mercies, which may be sung 4 times for when 40 LHMs are needed, or 10 times quickly when 100 are needed, such as for the Feasts of the Cross on August 1st and September 14th.

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kont-presentation_of_lord-stam.pdf

The Kontakion for the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd.  "Thou who didst sanctify the Virgin's womb . . . ."

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feb_2_stichera_at_lihc.pdf

These stichera are sung at Vespers for "O Lord I have cried" for the Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd.  "Say, O Simeon, Whom carriest thou in the Temple . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-prodigal_son.pdf

These are sung on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son during the Season of the Triodion.  "I have been entrusted with a verdant and faultless region . . . ."

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praises-pharisee_publican.pdf

These are the Stichera at the Praises sung on the Sunday of the Pharisee & Publican during the Triodion.

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stichera_on_lihc-pharisee_publican.pdf

These are sung on the Sunday of the Pharisee & Publican during the Season of the Triodion.

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apolytikion-presentation_of_lord-holwey-rassem.pdf

Apolytikion for the Presentation (Meeting) of the Lord in the Temple.  "Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0122-apostle_timothy.pdf

Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" for Saint Timothy the Apostle, January 22nd, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Made bright with the Spirit's brilliant beams . . . ."  Updated 12/14/18.

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stichera_on_lihc-0122-anastasios_the_persian.pdf

Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" for Saint Anastasios the Persian (January 22), Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "The ends of the world now sing the praise of thy wonders . . . ."  Updated 12/30/18.

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sunday_after_theophany-praises.pdf

Stichera at the Praises for the Sunday after Theophany, Tone 1/First Mode.

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apoly-st_basil-0101-stam.pdf

Apolytikion of St. Basil the Great, Feast Day is January 1st.  "Thy sound hath gone forth into all the earth . . . ."

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more_honorable_t1_wnbn_rassem.pdf

Magnifications at the Katavasiae, "More honorable than the Cherubim...", Tone 1/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.  Updated 6/2/2023.

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dec_25_katabasiae_of_the_nativity-2nd_canon-ode_9-kazan.pdf

This is the Heirmos from the 9th Ode of the 2nd Canon of the Nativity of Christ, sung from December 26th - 30th, "Verily, it is easier for us to endure silence . . . ."  When sung as Heirmos, we us the magnificat "Today the Virgin giveth birth . . . ."  When sung as Katabasia, we use the magnificat "Magnify, O my soul, her who hath delivered us from the curse."  Updated 8/22/18.

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dec_25_katabasiae_of_the_nativity-2nd_canon-odes_1-8-kazan.pdf

These Katabasiae are from the 2nd Canon of the Nativity of Christ and are sung from December 26th - 30th.  "The Lord performed a miracle . . . ."

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dec_25_katabasiae_of_the_nativity-1st_canon-ode_9-kazan.pdf

This is the Katabasia of the 9th Ode of the 1st Canon of the Nativity of Christ, sung from November 21st to December 24th (the Eve of the Feast).  "Magnify, O my soul . . . I behold a strange and wonderful mystery . . . ."  (Updated 10/9/18)

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dec_25_katabasiae_of_the_nativity-1st_canon-odes_1-8-kazan.pdf

These Katabasiae, Odes 1-8, are to be sung in preparation of the Nativity of Christ from November 21st to December 24th (the Eve of the Feast).  "Christ is born, glorify Him . . . ."

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vespers_kazan_-_resurrectional_theotokion_of_the_aposticha_tone_1.pdf

Theotokion for the Resurrection at the Aposticha, Tone 1/First Mode.  "Behold, now is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah . . . ."

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vespers-kazan-aposticha_only_tone_1.pdf

Aposticha for the Resurrection, Tone 1/First Mode.  "By thy passion, O Christ, we have been set free from sufferings . . . ."

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praises-1121-entry_of_theotokos.pdf

These are sung on November 21st for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "As they resplendently lead in the Ever-Virgin Maid . . . ."  The first 3 stichera are also sung for the Forefeast on November 20th at "O Lord, I have cried."  Updated 11/16/2020.

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stichera_on_lihc-1121a-entrance_of_theotokos.pdf

This is the First Set of stichera sung for the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st, Prosomoion "O strange wonder." "Come let us the faithful dance for joy . . . ."  Updated 10/5/18.

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praises-1120-forefeast-entry-theo.pdf

These are sung for the Forefeast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 20th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "With songs and hymns, O ye faithful . . . ."  Updated 10/31/19.