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Terence, Neonilla & their children, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

These are sung for the Martyrs Terence, Neonilla and their Children, October 28th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "With Terence flashed forth lightning-like . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), While sighing and lamenting

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is the Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross) sung at Vespers & Matins, Prosomoion "The power of the cross."  "While sighing and lamenting . . . ."

Nestor of Thessalonica, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

These are sung for the Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, October 27th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "Lyaeus's mad audacity . . . ."

Cosmas the Hymnographer, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

The Apolytikion of Cosmas the Hymnographer, Bishop of Maïumam, October 14th.  "Thou hast shown thyself, O God inspired Cosmas . . . ."

Theotokion, Grant me the means

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

Theotokion for Vespers & Matins, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Grant me the means, O pure virgin . . . ."

Theotokion, O Immaculate Bride of God

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

Theotokion for Vespers & Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "O Immaculate Bride of God, thou art truly the gentle calm . . . ."

Transfiguration of our Lord, Festal Troparia after Psalm 50

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Transfiguration of our Lord (August 6)

This is the Idiomelon sung for the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, August 6th, after "Have mercy on me."  "O Thou Who hast sanctified the whole world . . . ."

Theotokion, Rejoice, Tender Care Of All Faithful Men

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Rejoice, tender care of all faithful men . . . ."

Theotokion, My Lips Are Full of Guile

This Theotokion is sung at either Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs."  "My lips are full of guile; my thoughts are all unclean . . . ."

Theotokion, From Thee Is No One Turned Away

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

Theotokion for Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros.  "From thee is no one turned away . . . ."  The music is in Western and Byzantine notation.

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), As Man I Was Affixed To The Tree

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

Sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "As man, I was affixed to the Tree . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), Of Old When Christ Was Crucified

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

Sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "Of old, when Christ was crucified . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), Do Not Lament For Me

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high."  "Do not lament for Me, O My holy Mother . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), As thou didst stand by the Cross

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "As thou didst stand by the Cross of thy Son and God . . . ."

Theotokion, Rejoice Thou Chariot of Fiery Form

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

Sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Rejoice, thou chairiot of fiery form . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), When She Beheld Thee Crucified

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O Lord, Thy holy martyrs."  "When she beheld Thee crucified and being put to death . . . ."  Updated 7/19/2023.

Theotokion, O Lady, I turn unto thee

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "O Lady, I turn unto thee the gaze of mine afflicted heart . . . ."

Octoechos-Friday Orthros (Matins), Exaposteilaria & Stavro-Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

These are taken from the Octoechos, and sung at all Friday Orthros (Matins) services, Prosomoion "O ye Apostles."  "O Cross of Christ . . . ."  Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on thee."  "The Cross is the guardian of the whole world . . . ."  Prosomoion "O ye Apostles."  "As she that seedlessly bare Thee . . . ."

Octoechos-Wednesday Orthros (Matins), Exaposteilaria & Stavro-Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

These are taken from the Octoechos, and sung at all Wednesday Orthros (Matins) services, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "With faith we worship and we hymn the weapon . . . ."  Prosomoion "O ye Apostles."  "O Cross of Christ . . . To them that with heart undoubting . . . ."

Theotokion, Having Conceived the Beginningless

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Having conceived the beginningless . . . ."

Octoechos-Saturday Orthros (Matins)-Tone 8, Stichera at the Aposticha at the Praises

These are the Aposticha at the Praises sung at Saturday Orthros/Matins, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Thou, in Thy kingly authority . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), As the spotless Ewe-lamb beheld the Lamb

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

The Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross) sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you."  "As the spotless Ewe-lamb beheld the Lamb . . . ."

Theotokion, Whom Dost Thou Resemble, O Wretched Soul

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

Sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you."  "Whom dost thou resemble, O wretched soul . . . ."

Theotokion, O All-Spotless Virgin Undefiled

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "O all-spotless Virgin undefiled, who has given birth to the Lord Christ . . . ."

Saba the Sanctified, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

This is the Apolytikion sung for St. Saba the Sanctified, December 5th, using the Prosomoion "Thy confession."  "All the souls do yearn for thy holy shrine . . . ."

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