Byzantine Tone 4

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aposticha-1111-menas-victor-vincent-stephanie.pdf

These stichera are sung as the Aposticha at Vespers on November 11th for the Martyrs Menas of Egypt, Victor & Stephanie of Damascus, and Vincent of Spain, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Pierced with caltrops, O brave Menas . . . ."  Updated 10/29/18.

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stichera_on_lihc-1104-ioanikios.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Venerable Ioanikios the Great of Mount Olympus, November 4th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "With the arrows of abstinence, thou didst mortally wound the foe . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1028-terence-neonilla.pdf

These are for the Holy Martyrs Terence & Neonilla and Their Children, October 28th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "By courageously suffering many torments and punishments . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1021-hilarion.pdf

These are sung for the Venerable Father Hilarion the Great of Palestine, October 21st, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high."  "Thou who wast joyous in heart and soul, O Father . . . ."

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doxa_at_praises-thekla-0924.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxa) at the Praises for St. Thekla, September 24th.  "O Thekla, thou beautiful virgin, first among martyrs of Christ . . . ."

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aposticha-0926-repose-evangelist_john.pdf

The Aposticha for the Repose of St. John the Evangelist & Theologian, September 26th, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high."  "The Most High's Son thou divinely hast expounded . . . ."

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theotokion-o_pure_virgin_bedew_my_mind.pdf

This Theotokion from the Menaion may be sung at Vespers & Orthros, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "O pure Virgin, bedew my mind . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0923-conception_jb.pdf

The stichera for the Conception of John the Baptist, September 23rd, Prosomoion " Thou who wast called from on high."  "While executing as priest the sacred office . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0916-euphemia.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Holy Great Martyr, the All-famed Euphemia, September 16th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "With the beauty of maidenhood . . . ."

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apolytikion-consecrate-resurch-0913-stam-wnbn.pdf

This is the Apolytikion of the Consecration of the Holy Churchof Christ's Resurrection in Jerusalem, September 13th.  "Thou hast shown the earthly beauty of the holy tabernacle . . . ."  It is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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stichera_on_lihc-0909-joachim-anna.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim & Anna, September 9th, Prosomoion, "Unto them that fear thee."  "Ye that love the feasts, come . . . ."  Updated 8/12/2022.

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kont-indiction-0901.pdf

This kontakion is sung for the Beginning of the Indiction (Ecclesiastical New Year), September 1st, Prosomoion "Thou who wast raised up."  "O God of all, Thou Who hast made all the ages . . . ."  Updated 8/17/2023.

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stichera_on_lihc-0818-floros-lauros.pdf

These are sung for the Martyrs Floros & Lauros of Illyria, August 18th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Verily, the Saints became as flawless stones . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0818-after-feast.pdf

These are sung for the After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 18th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Not a fiery chariot caught thee away . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0826-adrian-natalie.pdf

The stichera for the Martyrs Adrian & Natalie of Nicomedia, August 26th, Prosomoion, "As one valiant."  "On beholding the honorable contest . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0812-photios-anikytos.pdf

The stichera for the Martyrs Photios & Anikytos, August 12th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Ye were not afraid of fire nor of the tools of dismemberment . . . ."

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kont-forefeast-transfiguration.pdf

This is the Kontakion of the Forefeast of the Transfiguration of Christ, August 5th.  Prosomoion "On this day thou hast appeared."  "All of mortal nature now divinely shineth . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0805-forefeast.pdf

The stichera for the Forefeast of the Transfiguration of Christ, August 5th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Come, let us ascend with Jesus going up to the holy mount . . . ."

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praises-0801-procession-cross.pdf

These Praises are sung on August 1st for the Procession of the Precious Cross, and on the Third Sunday of Lent, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "With our voice let us cry aloud . . . ."  Text updated 3/3/2022.

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stichera_on_lihc-0801-processsion-cross.pdf

The stichera for the Procession of the Cross, August 1st, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Let us welcome the precious Cross . . . ."

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apolytikion-john_and_simeon-0721-stam.pdf

This Apolytikion is sung on July 21st for the Righteous Fathers John of Edessa in Mesopotamia & Simeon of Homs (Emesa), the Fool-for-Christ.  "O God of our Father, ever dealing with us . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0721-john-simeon.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Righteous Fathers John of Edessa in Mesopotamia & Simeon of Homs (Emesa), the Fool-for-Christ, July 21st, Prosomoion, "Unto them that fear thee."  "Dwelling in the wilderness in holy concord . . . ."

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theotokion-o_thou_all-holy_bride_of_god.pdf

The Theotokion from the Menaion, Tone 4.  "O thou all-holy Bride of God . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0719-2dios.pdf

The stichera for the Venerable Dios of Antioch, July 19th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Blessed Dios, we sing thy praise . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0719-1macrina.pdf

The stichera for the Venerable Macrina, sister of Basil the Great, July 19th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Proving the soul's self-determination and immortality . . . ."