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stavro-theotokion-the_all-pure_virgin_gazed_on_thee.pdf

This Theotokion of the Cross is sung at either Vespers or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As it is written."  The all-pure Virgin gazed on Thee . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0310-kodratos_of_corinth.pdf

These are sung for the Martyr Kodratos of Corinth and his Five Companions, March 10th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Kodratos, most excellent of men . . . ."

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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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theotokion-with_the_rains_of_the_spirits_grace.pdf

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "With the rains of the Spirit's grace, both bedew and refresh my mind . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0216-pamphilos_et_al.pdf

These are sung for Pamphilos at Caesarea in Palestine & those with him, February 16th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Numbered like the Apostles' choir . . . ."

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praises-0206-julian_of_homs.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Martyr Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, February 6th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "On this day the corners of the earth assemble to celebrate . . . ."

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apolytikion-julian_of_homs-2nd-wn.pdf

This is the second apolytikion sung for the Martyr Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, February 6th, Prosomoion "Be quick to anticipate."  "Come let us all honor now with hymns of praise . . . ."

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aposticha-0206-julian_of_homs.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Martyr Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, February 6th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Rejoice in the Lord, O Church of God . . . ."

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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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second_great_prokeimenon_of_lent-ck-wnbn.pdf

This is the Second Great Prokeimenon sung at Vespers on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of Lent.  "Thou hast given an inheritance . . . ."

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first_great_prokeimenon_of_lent-ck-wnbn.pdf

This is the First Great Prokeimenon sung at Vespers on Forgiveness Sunday and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of Lent.  "Turn not away Thy face from Thy servant . . . ."

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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-0121-neophytos.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Martyr Neophytos of Nicaea, January 21st, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O strange wonder, great and marvelous! A dove descendeth to earth . . . ."

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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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theotokion-rejoice_thou_lamp_of_mighty_light.pdf

This is sung as a Theotokion during Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Rejoice, thou lamp of mighty light . . . ."

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01_11-theodosios-jsp.pdf

This Apolytikion is sung for Theodosios the Great, Head of Monasteries (Cenobiarch), January 11th.  "The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile . . . ."

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aposticha-0111-after-feast.pdf

These stichera are sung for the After-Feast of Theophany, January 11th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "See, I wear thine image, which I formed . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0111-theodosios.pdf

These stichera are sung for Theodosios the Great, Head of Monasteries (Cenobiarch), January 11th, Prosomoion "The Original Melody."  "O righteous Father Theodosios, thou God-bearing Saint . . . ."

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doxa_on_aposticha-1229-infants_slain-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung for the Holy 14,000 Infants slain by Herod, December 29th.  "When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea . . . ."

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praises-1229-infants_slain.pdf

These praises are sung for the Holy 14,000 Infants slain by Herod, December 29th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O the great hardness of Herod's heart . . . ."

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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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doxa-both_now-praises-0102-forefeast.pdf

These are the Glory/Both now (Doxastika) at the Praises for the Forefeast of Theophany, January 2nd, Prosomoion "Ye angelic hosts."  "Trembling seized his hand . . . With a mystic gladness . . . ."

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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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aposticha-praises-1230-after-feast-nativity.pdf

These stichera are sung at the Aposticha of the Praises for the After-feast of the Nativity of Christ, December 30th, Prosomoion "Ye angelic hosts."  "With a rod of iron shalt thou be tended henceforth . . . ."