Byzantine Tone 2

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exapost-1028-terence-neonilla.pdf

These are sung for the Martyrs Terence, Neonilla and their Children, October 28th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "With Terence flashed forth lightning-like . . . ."

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exapost-1027-nestor.pdf

These are sung for the Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, October 27th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "Lyaeus's mad audacity . . . ."

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festal_have_mercy_only-ps50-transfig-hannaa-wnbn.pdf

This is the Idiomelon sung for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, August 6th, after "Have mercy on me."  "O Thou Who hast sanctified the whole world . . . ."

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aposticha-0817-after-feast.pdf

These are sung for the After-Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 17th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "With holy Angels choirs . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0817-myron_of_kyzikos.pdf

These are for the Hieromartyr Myron of Kyzikos, August 17th, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When the raging fire of godlessness . . . ."

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aposticha-0810-after-feast.pdf

Sung at the Aposticha for the Martyr & Archdeacon Laurence, August 10th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Faintly now hath the Lord displayed upon Mount Tabor . . . ."

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exapost-octoechos-friday.pdf

These are taken from the Octoechos, and sung at all Friday Orthros (Matins) services, Prosomoion "O ye Apostles."  "O Cross of Christ . . . ."  Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on thee."  "The Cross is the guardian of the whole world . . . ."  Prosomoion "O ye Apostles."  "As she that seedlessly bare Thee . . . ."

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exapost-octoechos-wednesday.pdf

These are taken from the Octoechos, and sung at all Wednesday Orthros (Matins) services, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "With faith we worship and we hymn the weapon . . . ."  Prosomoion "O ye Apostles."  "O Cross of Christ . . . To them that with heart undoubting . . . ."

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theotokion-o_all-spotless_virgin_undefiled.pdf

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "O all-spotless Virgin undefiled, who has given birth to the Lord Christ . . . ."

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phimi_for_metropolitan_saba-choral.pdf

This is the choral version of the Phimi sung for Metropolitan SABA, "SABA, the most devout . . . ."

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phimi_for_metropolitan_saba-wnbn.pdf

This is the Phimi sung when Metropolitan SABA is serving the Divine Liturgy, "SABA, the most devout . . . ."  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.

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stichera_on_lihc-0601-justin_et_al.pdf

The stichera for the Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher and Those with him, June 1st, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When the chill of ignorance held sway over all creation . . . ."

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exapost-0430-james-son_of_zebedee.pdf

The Exaposteilarion sung for the Apostle James, Brother of John the Theologian and son of Zebedee, April 30th, Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee."  "The Word became incarnate in His compassion . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-pent-wed_of_3rd_week.pdf

These are sung on Wednesday evening of the 3rd week of Pascha (week of the Myrrh-bearing women), Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When the women heard the word of joy . . . ."

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idiomelon-cross-come_believers-t2-kazan.pdf

This is sung after the Procession of the Cross, while people are receiving flowers at the end of the Liturgy.  It is sung on August 1st, September 14th, and the 3rd Sunday of Lent.  "Come, ye believers, let us adore the life-giving Tree . . . ."

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theotokion-when_i_bring_to_mind_my_many_sins.pdf

This Theotokion may be sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When I bring to mind my many sins, bitterly I sigh . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0223-polycarp.pdf

These are sung for the Hieromarytyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, February 23rd, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When the blameless Virgin's holy Fruit . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0206-julian_of_homs.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Marytry Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, February 6th, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "Julian the great martyr of the Lord . . . ."

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katavasiae_prodigal_son-ode_9-wnbn.pdf

This is the 9th Ode for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.  "Who of the earthborn hath heard of such a thing . . . ."

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katavasiae_prodigal_son-odes_1-8-wnbn.pdf

These Katavasiae (Odes 1-8) are sung on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.  "Take up the song of Moses, and cry out, O my soul . . . ."  Updated 2/11/2023.

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stichera_on_lihc-0209-nicephorus.pdf

These are sung for Nicephoros the Martyr of Antioch, February 9th, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "Since thou wast obedient to the laws . . . ."

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exapost-1229-infants_slain-markellos.pdf

These are sung for the Holy 14,000 Infants slain by Herod and for our Righteous Father Markellos, Abbot of the Monastery of the Unsleeping, Prosomoion "While thy disciples looked on thee."  "Do not be sad, O Bethlehem . . . When thou hadst put to sleep . . . Upon the earth is peace . . . ."

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exapost-0102-forefeast_of_theophany.pdf

These are sung for the Forefeast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 2nd, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "The voice of one that crieth out . . . ."

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exapost-1230-anysia-melania.pdf

These are the Exaposteilaria for the Holy Virgin Martyr Anysia and our Righteous Mother Melania the Younger of Rome, as well as for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 30th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "Thy reliquary welleth up . . . Melania, who art praised of all . . . He that is God before all things . . . ."

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aposticha-1221-forefeast-nativity.pdf

These are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ in the flesh, December 21st, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Now are the prophecies fulfilled of all the Prophets . . . ."