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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross (Sept 14)
These Katabasiae (Odes 1-9) are sung in Orthros (Matins) on August 1, August 6-13 and August 24-September 21. They can also be sung at the Sacrament of Baptism, while the baby or child is being clothed. They are sung in a special Tone 8, similar to the Canon of the Paraklesis. UPDATED AND CORRECTED, 8/29/13
Music Rebuild Tags:
Verily Moses having struck with his rod; Matins; Katavasies for the Cross; Summer Katavasies