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After-Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Exaposteilarion (Sept 11)

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Exaposteilaria

This is sung for the After-Feast of the Nativity of the Theotkos, September 11th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts."  "From barren Anna bloomed today . . . ."

Babylas of Antioch, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

These are sung for the Hieromartyr Babylas, Bishop of Antioch, September 4th, Prosomoion "Thou Who as God adornest."  "Thou wast God's sacrificer and sacrifice . . . ."

Moses the Ethiopian, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

These are sung for our Righteous Father Moses the Ethiopian, August 28th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "Thou with thy sword of godly prayer . . . ."

Moses the Ethiopian, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

This is sung for our Righteous Father Moses the Ethiopian, August 28th.  "Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert . . . ."

Theotokion, O Virgin Wholly Free Of Blame

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion may be sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros.  "O Virgin wholly free of blame, entreat Him Who was born of thee . . . ."

Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Stichera at the Praises (Aug 14)

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Praises

These Praises are sung for the Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 14th, Prosomoion "O House of Ephratha."  "At an almighty beck, the band of Christ's disciples . . . ."

Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Exaposteilarion (Aug 14)

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Exaposteilaria

This Exaposteilarion is sung for the Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 14th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "As we with love keep festival . . . ."

Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Katavasia Ode 9 (Aug 14)

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Katavasiae

This is the Katabasia for the 9th Ode for the Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 14th.  "Let all the earth-born mortals . . . celebrate with honor the holy Dormition . . . ."

Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Katavasiae Odes 1-8 (Aug 14)

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Katavasiae

These are the Katabasiae for Odes 1-8 for the Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 14th.  "I shall open my mouth . . . to sing of her Dormition . . . ."

Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Apolytikion (Aug 14)

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of Feasts & Forefeasts

This Apolytikion is sung for the Forefeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 14th, Prosomoion "Be quick to anticipate."  "In faith, O ye people, leap for joy . . . ."

Penitential Troparia (Troparia of Contrition)

These troparia are sung at various times during Lent and at the Sacrament of Holy Unction.  "Have mercy on us, O Lord ... O Lord, have mercy on us . . . Open unto us the door of thy compassion . . . ."

Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross), As The Virgin Who Gave Thee Birth

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

The is the Stavro-Theotokion (of the Cross) sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "As the Virgin who gave Thee birth saw Thee hang on the Cross . . . ."

Octoechos-Wednesday & Friday Orthros (Matins)-Tone 4, 2nd Sticheron at the Aposticha at the Praises

This is the 2nd sticheron sung at the Aposticha of the Praises on Wednesday & Friday Matins, from the Octoechos, Tone 4, the Original Melody, "Unto them that fear Thee Thou, O Lord, hast given Thy precious Cross . . . ."

Kyrikos & Julitta, Stichera at the Praises

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Praises

These Praises are sung for the Martyrs Kyrikos & his mother Julitta of Tarsus, July 15th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O strange wonder! How that haughty mind . . . ."

Kyrikos & Julitta, Exaposteilarion & Theotkion

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Exaposteilaria

These are sung for the Martyrs Kyrikos and his mother Julitta of Tarsus, July 15th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts."  "Unripe in years and still a babe . . . ."  Updated 6/24/2023.

Theotokion, O Maid, Thou Art The Gladness

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion may be sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "The power of Thy cross."  "O Maid, thou art the gladness of the angels of our God . . . ."

Theotokion, O Theotokos, Since Thou Art The Gracious Advocate

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion may be sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "O Theotokos, since thou art the gracious advocate . . . ."

Eudokimos of Cappadocia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Holy & Just Eudokimos of Cappadocia, July 31st, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest."  "A foe of every passion . . . Thou art the sweetness of angels . . . ."

Eudokimos of Cappadocia, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

This Apolytikion is sung for the Holy & Just Eudokimos of Cappadocia, July 31st, Prosomoion "Be quick to anticipate."  "The One that hath called thee from the earth to Heaven to dwell . . . ."

Christina of Tyre, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

This Exaposteilarion & Theotokion are sung for the Great-Martyr Christina of Tyre, July 24th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts."  "Most rightly do we honor thee . . . ."

Theotokion, Repentance thou possessest not

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "Repentance thou possessest not, my hard and unrepentant soul . . . ."

Theotokion, When Our God Came Bodily

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion may be sung at Vespers and/or Orthros/Matins, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you."  "When our God came bodily unto us . . . ."

Theotokion, O Bride of God, All-Undefiled Virgin Mary

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This Theotokion from the Octoechos is sung at either Vespers or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O Lord, though Thou didst stand."  "O bride of God, all-undefiled Virgin Mary . . . ."

Pentecostarion-Saturday of the 3rd Week, Stichera at the Aposticha of the Praises

These stichera are sung on Saturday morning of the 3rd week of Pascha, The Original Melody "When he took thee."

Pentecostarion-Friday of the 3rd Week, Stichera at the Aposticha of the Praises

These stichera are sung at Matins on Friday morning of the 3rd Week of Pascha, Prosomoion "When he took thee."  "When they heard the Angel's holy words . . . ."

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