Orthros

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exapost-1028-terence-neonilla.pdf

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 . . . ."

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stavro-theotokion-while_sighing_and_lamenting.pdf

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

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exapost-1027-nestor.pdf

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

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apolytikion-cosmas-hymnographer-1014.pdf

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

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theotokion-grant_me_the_means.pdf

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

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theotokion-o_immaculate_bride_of_god.pdf

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

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festal_have_mercy_only-ps50-transfig-hannaa-wnbn.pdf

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 . . . ."

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theotokion-rejoice_tender_care_of_all_faithful_men.pdf

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

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theotokion-my_lips_are_full_of_guile.pdf

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 . . . ."

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theotokion-from_thee_is_no_one_turned_away-wnbn.pdf

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

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stavro-theotokion-as_man_i_was_affixed_to_the_tree.pdf

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

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stavro-theotokion-of_old_when_christ_was_crucified.pdf

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

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stavro-theotokion-do_not_lament_for_me.pdf

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 . . . ."

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stavro-theotokion-as_thou_didst_stand_by_the_cross.pdf

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 . . . ."

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theotokion-thou_chariot_of_fiery_form.pdf

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

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stavro-theotokion-when_she_beheld_thee_crucified.pdf

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.

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theotokion-o_lady_i_turn_unto_thee.pdf

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 . . . ."

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exapost-octoechos-friday.pdf

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 . . . ."

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exapost-octoechos-wednesday.pdf

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 . . . ."

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theotokion-having_conceived_the_beginningless.pdf

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

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aposticha-praises-octoechos-sat-t8.pdf

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

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stavro-theotokion-as_the_spotless_ewe-lamb_beheld_the_lamb.pdf

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 . . . ."

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theotokion-whom_dost_thou_resemble_o_wretched_soul.pdf

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

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theotokion-o_all-spotless_virgin_undefiled.pdf

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 . . . ."

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apolytikion-saba-tone_3-wnbn.pdf

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 . . . ."