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Theotokion, When I bring to mind my many sins

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 . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), When the sun beheld Thee willingly

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is the Theotokion of the Cross, Stavro-Theotokion, sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "When the sun beheld Thee willingly hanging stretched out on the Cross . . . ."

Theotokion, Rejoice Thou Praise And Boast Of All The World

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is from the Menaion, and is sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Rejoice, thou praise and boast of all the world . . . ."

Theotokion, Thou Who Art Sovereign Lady Of All

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is from the Triodion, during Lent, and is sung at Vespers and/or Matins (Orthros), Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Thou who art Sovereign Lady of all . . . ."

Lent-2nd Thursday of Lent, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are the 2 stichera sung for the 2nd Thursday of Lent at Vespers, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Riven in Thy side and hanging on the Tree of the holy Cross . . . ."  Updated 3/3/2023.

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), The all-pure Virgin Gazed on Thee

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

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 . . . ."

Kodratos of Corinth and his Five Companions, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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 . . . ."

Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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

Theotokion, With the Rains of the Spirit's Grace

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

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 . . . ."

Pamphilos at Caesarea in Palestine & those with him, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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

Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, Second Dismissal Hymn (Apolytikion)

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Julian (Ilyan) of Homs (Feb 6)

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 . . . ."

Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers

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Julian (Ilyan) of Homs (Feb 6)

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 . . . ."

Julian (Ilyan) of Homs, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Julian (Ilyan) of Homs (Feb 6)

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 . . . ."

Prokeimenon, Great - Second of Lent

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Prokeimena, Orthros-Lent-Saints

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

Prokeimenon, Great - First of Lent

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Prokeimena, Orthros-Lent-Saints

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 . . . ."

Neophytos of Nicaea, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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 . . . ."

Nicephoros the Martyr of Antioch, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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

Theotokion, Rejoice, Thou Lamp of Mighty Light

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

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 . . . ."

After-feast of Theophany (Epiphany), Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Jan 12)

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Vesperal Stichera at the Aposticha

These stichera are sung for the After-feast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 12th, Prosomoion "Ye angelic hosts."  "Let us now cry out like the Prophet . . . ."

Theodosios the Great, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

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

After-feast of Theophany (Epiphany), Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Jan 11)

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Vesperal Stichera at the Aposticha

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 . . . ."

Theodosios the Great, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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 . . . ."

Holy 14,000 Infants, Glory (Doxastikon) at the Aposticha at Vespers

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 . . . ."

Ten Martyrs of Crete, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

This is the Apolytikion of the Holy Ten Martyrs of Crete, December 23rd, Prosomoion "Awed by the beauty."  "Let us now honor Crete . . . ."

Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Dec 23)

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

These are sung at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ in the flesh, December 23rd, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "The boundless Wisdom of our God . . . ."

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