Byzantine Tone 6

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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.

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aposticha-praises-0203-simeon-anna.pdf

These stichera are the Aposticha of the Praises for the Synaxis of the Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver and Anna the Prophetess, February 3rd, Prosomoion "As it is written."  They may also be sung as the Stichera at the Praises.  "O Simeon, take in thy hands the Maker of the universe . . . ."  Updated 1/16/2021.

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kont-cheese_fare-stam.pdf

The Kontakion for the fourth Sunday before Lent.   "O Thou Guide unto wisdom . . . ."

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glory-have_mercy-orthros-0130-three_hierarchs.pdf

These troparia are sung in Orthros after Psalm 50 for the Three Great Hierarchs, January 30th.  "Glory . . . Through the intercesseions of the Teachers . . . Both now . . . Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . Have mercy . . . Grace was poured forth on your lips . . . ."

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doxa_on_lihc-0130-three_hierarchs.pdf

The Doxatikon (Glory) for the Three Great Hierarchs, January 30th.  "Let us extol today those mystical trumpets of the Spirit . . . ."

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doxa-both_now_on_lihc-0202-pres_lord.pdf

Doxasticon (Glory/Both now) for "O Lord, I have cried" for the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd.  "Today let the gate of heaven be opened . . . ."

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doxa-both_now-praises-0202-pres_lord.pdf

The Doxastikon (Glory & Both now) at the Praises for the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd.  "O Christ God, who willed today . . . ."

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glory-have_mercy-orthros-0202-pres_lord.pdf

These troparia are sung after Psalm 50 in Orthros.  "Glory . . . Through the intercessions of the Theotokos . . . Both now . . . (repeat) . . . Have mercy . . . Today let the gate of heaven be opened . . . ."

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praises-0116-peter_chains.pdf

These Praises are sung on January 16th for the Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Apostle Peter, Prosomoion "As it is written."  "O Chief Apostle praised by all . . . ."  Updated 12/13/18.

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both_now_at_aposticha-0116-peter_chains.pdf

This is the Theotokion (Both now) at the Aposticha at Vespers for the Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Apostle Peter, January 16th, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "By my will, I slipped and fell . . . ."

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theotokion-thou_art_the_true_vine.pdf

This is the Theotokion (Both now) at "O Lord, I have cried" for various feasts.  "O Theotokos, thou art the true vine . . . ."  Updated 7/1/18.

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doxa-praises-0106-theophany.pdf

This is the Glory only at the Praises for Theophany (Epiphany).  "Our Savior, Who putteth on light like a robe . . . ."

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glory-have_mercy-orthros-0106-theophany.pdf

These are the Troparia sung after Psalm 50 in Orthros for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th.  "Glory . . . Let all the universe rejoice . . . Both now . . . Let all the universe rejoice . . . Have mercy . . . God the Word appeared in the flesh to mankind . . . ."

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troparion-t6-theophany-after_ot_4-6.pdf

This troparion is sung with its stichoi (verses) and Refrain after the second set of three Old Testament Readings in Vespers. "Thou didst appear, O our Savior . . . ."

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184_theotokion_at_praises-t6.pdf

The Resurrectional Theotokion (Both now) at the Praises in Tone 6.  "Most blessed art thou, O Virgin Theotokos . . . ."

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doxa-praises-0107-synaxis_jb.pdf

This is the Glory at the Praises for the Synaxis of John the Baptist, January 7th.  "Thou hast come from the suffering of barrenness . . . ."