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Paramon (Eve) of the Nativity of Christ, Apolytikion (hard chromatic)

Sheet Music:

apolytikion-nativity-christ-paramon-htm-hc.pdf

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Forefeast and Paramon (Eve) of the Nativity of Christ (Dec 20-24)

This hard chromatic version is sometimes used in the Antiochian patriarchate on December 24th, Prosomion "Joseph was amazed," "As the fruit of David's seed Mary was registered of old . . . ." However, it is more proper to use the soft chromatic version when singing it as an Apolytikion. Updated 11/30/17.

Nativity of the Forerunner (John the Baptist), Apolytikion

Sheet Music:

apolytikion-nativity-jb-0624.pdf

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of Feasts & Forefeasts

Troparion sung on June 24th & 25th, Prosomion "Be quick to anticipate." "O Prophet and Forerunner of Christ God's coming to us . . . ." Updated 5/29/2023.

Akathist Hymn (Service), Troparion

Sheet Music:

Trop - Akathist-With mystic.pdf

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of Feasts & Forefeasts

This Troparion is sung on the 5th Friday of Great Lent - "With mystic apprehension..."

Elias (Elijah) the Prophet, Apolytikion

Sheet Music:

apolytikion-elias-0720.pdf

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Elias (Elijah) the Prophet (July 20th)

The Apolytikion of the Holy Prophet Elias, July 20th, Prosomoion "Be quick to anticipate." "The incarnate Angel and the Prophets' summit and boast . . . ."

Martyr - For a woman, Apolytikion

Sheet Music:

apoly-woman_martyr-htm.pdf

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

General Troparion for any woman martyred saint; Special melody: "Joseph was amazed" (Dismissal hymn). "O Lord Jesus, unto Thee Thy lamb..." Updated 7/18/2022.

Martyr(s) - For a man, Troparion

Sheet Music:

trop-martyred_saints-htm.pdf

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

General Troparion for any male martyred saint(s); special melody of Be quick to anticipate. "Thy martyr, O Lord . . . ." (Or, "Thy martyrs, O Lord . . . ." Updated 8/17/2022.

Prefeast of the Presentation (Entrance) of the Theotokos, Troparion

Sheet Music:

apolytikion-forefeast_entr_theo_1120.pdf

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of Feasts & Forefeasts

Troparion sung on November 20, Prosomion "Be quick to anticipate." "By blossoming forth the only ever-virgin as fruit . . . ." Updated 11/16/2022.

Open To Me The Doors of Repentance

Sheet Music:

post-gospel_hymns_for_triodion3.pdf

The three hymns are sung as the Post-Gospel Hymns for the Triodion, after Psalm 50, from the Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican to the 5th Sunday of Lent.

Music Rebuild Tags:

Open to me the doors of repentance; Matins; Lenten Matins; Hymns after the Matins Gospel during the Triodion

Joseph was amazed, Original melody

Sheet Music:

OM-Joseph was amazed.pdf

Special Melody from 1st Orthros Kathisma-Sunday-T4

National Convention and Regional Conference Music for Divine Liturgy and Vespers

Sheet Music:

convention_music_2019a-plc.pdf

CAUTION: This is a 2.0 megabyte file, and may take a while to download at slow speeds. UPDATED IN PDF FORMAT: 3/21/15. Updated music and file name 9/23/19. Updated 4-A, 11-A, 43-A, 7/16/2022.

Many Years - Intonations

Sheet Music:

Many_Years_Intonations.pdf

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Many Years

Two versions

Lenten Triodion Series

Sheet Music:

lenten_triodion_series1.pdf

Troparia & Kontakia in Choral & Chant arrangements for the Sundays of the Lenten Triodion, from Pharisee & Publican to the 5th Sunday of Great Lent. Updated 3/24/17.

Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday Series

Sheet Music:

lazarus_saturday-palm_sunday_series4.pdf

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Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday (Week before Pascha)

Divine Liturgy music for the above, with chant and choral settings for the Antiphons, Entrance Hymn, Troparia, Kontakia, Alleluia, Hymn to the Theotokos, & Communion Hymns. Updated 3/28/18.

Righteous Simeon the Stylite, Kontakion

Sheet Music:

kont-simeon_the_stylite.pdf

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Kontakia of Saints

The Kontakion for the Righteous Simeon the Stylite, September 1st, The Original Melody. "In seeking the heights . . . ." Updated 2/6/19.

Prefeast of Theophany (Epiphany), Kontakion

Sheet Music:

kont-prefeast_theophany-htm.pdf

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Kontakia of Feasts & Forefeasts

Kontakion for the Prefeast of Theophany (Epiphany) sung from January 2nd - 5th, Prosomoion "On this day thou hast appeared." "In the running waters of the Jorday River . . . ." Updated 1/21/17.

Forefeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Kontakion

Sheet Music:

Kont-Forefeast-Nativity.Theotokos.pdf

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Kontakia of Feasts & Forefeasts

Kontakion sung on September 7th. Prosomoion "On this day the virgin." "On this day the Virgin Maid, Mary the pure Theotokos . . . ."

Prefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Kontakion

Sheet Music:

kont-prefeast_dormition-htm.pdf

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Kontakia of Feasts & Forefeasts

Kontakion sung on August 14th. Prosomoion "On this day thou hast appeared." "In the Immaterial Spirit . . . ." Updated 1/21/17.

Prefeast of the Annunciation, Kontakion

Sheet Music:

kont-prefeast_annunciation-htm.pdf

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Kontakia of Feasts & Forefeasts

Kontakion sung on March 24. Prosomoion "On this day thou hast appeared." "At the great Archangel's voice . . . ." Updated 1/21/17.

Placing of the Belt of the Theotokos, Kontakion

Sheet Music:

Kont - Placing Belt of Theotokos-Sunday.pdf

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Kontakia of Saints

Kontakion sung on August 31-when it falls on a Sunday. Prosomoion "Thou who wast lifted up." "O pure Virgin, the Church joyously celebrates . . . ."

Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross, Kontakion

Sheet Music:

kont-elevation_of_cross-htm.pdf

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Elevation (Exaltation) of the Cross (Sept 14)

This Kontakion is sung from September 14-21, for the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, The Original Melody: "Thou Who wast raised up . . . ." Updated 9/13/2022.