Orthros

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st_raphael-doxa_at_praises-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory & Both now at the Praises for St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November.  "Today is the day we honor the holy hierarch Raphael . . . Beneath thy compassion we take refuge . . . ."

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praises-1117-gregory_the_wonderworker.pdf

The Praises for St. Greogory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea, November 17th, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Rejoice, thou who wast made very great . . . ."

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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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apolytikion-gregory_wonderworker-1117-stam.pdf

This is the Apolytikion for St. Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neo-Caesarea, November 17th.  "By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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praises-1103-dedicate_stg_church.pdf

These are sung for the Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine, November 3rd, Prosomoion, "As one valiant."  "As the husbandry tilled by Christ . . . ."

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exapost-1103-dedicate_stg_church.pdf

These are sung for the Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine, November 3rd, Prosomoion "While standing the Temple's courts."  "O blessed Trophy-bearer George . . . Salvation in me there is none . . . ."

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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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praises-raphael_of_brooklyn-bb.pdf

The Praises at Orthros for Our Father Among the Saints Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Safe beneath thy pastoral care . . . ."

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exapost-raphael_of_brooklyn-bb.pdf

The Exaposteilarion and Theotokion for Our Father Among the Saints Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November, Prosomoion "I behold thy bridal chamber,"  "Today is illumined by the great brilliance . . . ," and Prosomoion "O ye Apostles,"  "Thou art the sweetness of angels . . . ."

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apolytikion-john_of_kronstadt-1019-stam.pdf

This is the Apolytikion for Our Righteous and God-bearing Father John, Archpriest of Kronstadt and Wonderworker, October 19th.  "O wonderworker living in Christ for ever . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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praises-1019-john_of_kronstadt.pdf

These Praises are for Our Righteous and God-bearing Father John, Archpriest of Kronstadt and Wonderworker, October 19th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you."  "What name shall we give thee, O Father John? . . . ."

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exapost-1019-john_of_kronstadt.pdf

These are sung for Our Righteous and God-bearing Father John, Archpriest of Kronstadt and Wonderworker, October 19th, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest."  "Thou didst heal every sickness, didst see the secrets hid in hearts . . . ."

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jacob_of_hamatoura-praises-wnbn.pdf

These Praises are sung for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O strange wonder! O dread mystery! The martyr, lover of God . . .  O strange and most solemn happening . . . Jacob most beatified . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 9/7/19.

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jacob_of_hamatoura-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 ye Virgin immaculate . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 9/7/19.

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jacob_of_hamatoura-apolytikion-t3-wnbn.pdf

The Apolytikion of the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "Thy confession."  "As a cedar of Lebanon thou growest . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated music, 10/9/19.

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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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doxa-praises-0908-nativity_theotokos-dnj-wnbn.pdf

This is the Doxastikon, the Glory & Both now of the Praises for the Nativity of the Theotokos.  "This is the day of the Lord; wherefore, rejoice, O ye nations . . . ."

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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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apolytikion-kyriakos-0929-stam.pdf

This Apolytikion is for the Venerable Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine, September 29th.  "Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert . . . ."

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exapost-0922-phocas.pdf

These are sung for the Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Synope, September 22nd, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest."  "O highest peak of hierarchs . . . O Virgin, since thou barest . . . ."

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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 . . . ."

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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 . . . ."

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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 . . . ."

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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 . . . ."

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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 . . . ."