Byzantine Tone 2

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katabasiae_epiphany-1st_canon_odes_1-8.pdf

These are the Katabasiae of the First Canon for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany) of our Lord, January 6th.  They are sung from January 2-5.  "The Lord mighty in wars uncovered the bottom of the sea . . . ."  Updated 12/1/19.

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exapost-1117-gregory_the_wonderworker.pdf

The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion sung for St. Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea, November 17th, Prosomoion "While thy disciples looked on thee."  "With godly songs let us acclaim . . . The most deceiful enemy, full of cunning . . . ."

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exapost-1103-akepsimas_et_al_of_persia.pdf

This is sung for the Martyrs Akepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas of Persia, November 3rd, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Akepsimas the glorious and the courageous Joseph . . . ."

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jacob_of_hamatoura-04-litia-t1-4-wnbn.pdf

These are the 4 hymns sung at the Litia, in Tones 1-4, (before the Artoklasia at Vespers) for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th.  "The Lord cried out, saying . . . When the Lord saw thy contest . . . The angelic chanting . . . . The will of the Lord was fulfilled in thee . . . ."  Updated 10/4/2021.

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jacob_of_hamatoura-13-exapost-theo-wnbn.pdf

These are sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Like a palm tree thou didst flourish . . . O thou Virgin immaculate . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 10/4/2021.

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exapost-1020-artemius.pdf

These are sung for the Great-martyr Artemius at Antioch, October 20th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Standing, O wise Artemios, before the Triune Godhead . . . O all-pure Lady blest of God . . . ."

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exapost-0929-kyriakos.pdf

These are sung for the Venerable Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine, September 29th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "Standing before Almighty God in glory . . . ."

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exapost-eothinon-5.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Fifth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "When Christ, Who is the Life and Way . . . I sing of Thine immeas'rable mercy . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-4.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Fourth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "In flashing light of virtues clad . . . When Thou, O Lord, didst say: Rejoice . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-3.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Third Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Let no man ever disbelieve that Christ is truly risen . . . O sun that from the grave this day . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-2.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Second Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Seeing the stone was rolled away . . . O Christ, before Thou wast conceived . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-1.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the First Eothinon, Prosomoion, The Original Melody: "Upon that mount in Galilee . . . When thou didst see Christ risen up . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-11.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Eleventh Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "When He arose again as God . . . O dread and fearful mystery . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-0825-bartholomew-titus.pdf

The Exaposteilaria & Theotokion for the Return of the Relics of the Apostle Bartholomew and for The Apostle Titus of the Seventy, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."   "We celebrate with fervent love . . . Initiate of grace divine . . . With all the ranks of angels' hosts . . . ."

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exapost-eothinon-10.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Tenth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "On the sea of Tiberias of old there went a fishing . . . The Lord arisen from the tomb on the third day . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-9.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Ninth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "When Thou hadst entered while the doors were shut fast . . . When on the third day thou didst see . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-8.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Eighth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Seeing two angels in the tomb . . . One of the Holy Trinity was born of thee . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-7.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Seventh Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Alas, they took the Lord away . . . Things great and very marvelous . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-eothinon-6.pdf

These are the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion from the Octoechos for the Sixth Eothinon, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "O Savior, clearly showing all . . . The God of all things that exist . . . ."  Updated 11/18/2022.

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exapost-0725-dormition_of_anna.pdf

The Exaposteilarion for the Dormition of St. Anna, the Mother of the Theotokos, July 25th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "As is our due, let us extol divine chosen Anna . . . ."

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exapost-theotokion-saturday.pdf

This is the Exaposteilarion and Theotokion for Saturday, taken from the Horologion.  "Thou Who, as God, hast power over the living and the dead . . . In thee do we all boast, O pure Theotokos . . . ."

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exapost-0726-paraskeva.pdf

These are sung on July 26th for the Holy Venerable Virgin-Martyr Paraskeva of Rome, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "With the Lord's Cross wast thou made strong . . . ."

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kont-peter-paul-0629-wnbn.pdf

The Kontakion of the Chiefs of the Apostles, Peter & Paul, June 29th.  "Thou hast taken to Thyself, O Lord . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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pascha-complete-bn.pdf

This is the complete set of music for the Midnight Office and Matins on Pascha night, Byzantine notation only.  Updated 5/13/19.

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pascha-complete-wn.pdf

This is the complete set of music for the Midnight Office and Matins on Pascha night, Western notation only.