Byzantine Tone 6

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glory-have_mercy-orthros-0107-jb.pdf

These are the Festal Troparia for the Synaxis of John the Baptist, January 7th.  "Glory . . . Through the intercessions of the Forerunner . . . Both now . . . Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . Have mercy . . . God the Word appeared in the flesh to mankind . . . ."

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praises-0105-paramon.pdf

These are the Praises for the Paramon (Eve) of Theophany (Epiphany), January 5th, Prosomoion "Ye angelic hosts."  "Why, O Baptist John, dost thou doubt the dispensation . . . ."

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doxa-both_now-praises-0105-paramon.pdf

These are the Glory & Both now for the Paramon (Eve) of Theophany, Prosomoion "Ye angelic hosts."  "Minist'ring with trembling and fear unto his Master . . . ."

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aposticha-0105-paramon.pdf

These are sung for the Paramon (Eve) of Theophany (Epiphany), January 5th, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "O earth, and all things on the earth . . . ."

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both_now_on_lihc-0107-synaxis_jb.pdf

This is only the Both now sung at "O Lord, I have cried" for the Synaxis of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner & Baptist John, January 7th.  "God the Word appeared in the flesh . . . ."

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theotokion-stavro-i_alone-what_a_sword.pdf

This is the Theotokion & Stavro-Theotokion from the Menaion:  "I alone am caught in sin . . . ."  & "What a sword pierced through thy heart . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-1019-martyr_varos.pdf

These are sung for the Holy Martyr Varos, October 19th, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Having seen the contests of the right-victorious Martyrs . . . ."

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raphael-doxa_at_olihc-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at OLIHC for St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November.  "Thy children praise thee, O equal-to-the-Apostles . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 10/28/2020.

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doxa-both_now_on_aposticha-1121-entrance_theotokos.pdf

This is the Glory & Both now at the Aposticha for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, November 21st.  "Let us, the assembly of believers, celebrate today . . . ."

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praises-1021-hilarion-great.pdf

These are sung for our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great of Palestine, October 21st, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Wholly dedicated to the Lord in all things, O Father . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0930-gregory-armenia_et_al.pdf

The stichera for the Hieromartyr Gregory, Enlightener of Greater Armenia, with the Martyrs Rhipsime & Gaiana, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Thou hast entered joyously into the Holy of Holies . . . ."

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aposticha-0923-conception_jb.pdf

These are sung for the Conception of John the Baptist, September 23rd, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Entering in holiness into the Holy of Holies . . . ."

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doxa_on_lihc-0829-beheading_jb.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at OLIHC for the Beheading of John the Baptist, August 29th.  "As the birthday of the impudent Herod was being kept . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0829-beheading_jb.pdf

These are sung for the Beheading of John the Baptist, August 29th.  "As the birthday of the impudent Herod was being kept . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0819-afterfeast.pdf

These are sung for the After-Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 19th, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "Recalling holy Gabriel's words . . . ."

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glory-have_mercy-orthros-0720-elias.pdf

These troparia are sung after Psalm 50 in Orthros:  "Glory . . . Through the intercessions of thy Prophet . . . Both now . . . Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . Have mercy on me . . . O Christ-Proclaiming Prophet . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0701-cosmas-damian.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Unmercenaries Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs in Rome, July 1st, The Original Melody:  "Having laid up all their hope and expectation in Heaven . . . ."

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42-holy_sat-remember_us_mercifcul_one.pdf

This is the post-Communion Hymn that is sung at the end of the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning.  "Remember us, O merciful One, as Thou didst remember the thief in the kingdom of heaven."

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holy_wed_orthros-both_now-praises-ckaram-wnbn.pdf

This is the Both now at the Praises of Holy Wednesday Orthros, sung on Holy Tuesday evening.  "She that was engulfed in sin . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.

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glory-have_mercy-orthros-0423-george.pdf

These are the festal troparia sung after the reading of the Matins Gospel and Psalm 50.  "Glory . . . Through the intercessions of the victory-clad George . . . Both now . . . Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . Have mercy on me . . . Today the whole universe is illuminated . . . ."

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doxa-praises-2nd_sun_lent-wnbn.pdf

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doxa-praises-2nd_sun_lent-ck.mp3

This is the Doxastikon (Glory) at the Praises for the Second Sunday in Lent.  "Thou didst shine forth, O Christ . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 3/10/2020.  (Click on "Listen" to hear it being sung by Chadi.)  Updated 3/23/2021.

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stichera_on_lihc-0207-luke_of_mt_stirion.pdf

These stichera are for our Righteous Father Luke of Mount Stirion (Hellas), February 7th, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Thou forsookest passionate attachment unto thy parents . . . ."  Updated 1/29/2020.

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aposticha-0208-after-feast_pres_lord.pdf

These Aposticha stichera are sung for the After-Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 8th, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "O Simeon, take in thy hands the Maker of the universe . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0206-boukolos.pdf

The stichera for our Righteous Father Boukolos, Bishop of Smyrna, February 6th, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "O father, flashing with the light of virtues . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0210-charalampos.pdf

This is the 1st set of stichera for the Hieromartyr Charalampos the Wonderworker, February 10th, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Thou wast wholly set apart unto the Master from childhood . . . ."  (When this day falls on Meat Fare Saturday, it is moved to February 9th.)  Updated 1/22/18.