Bishop Basil Essey

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01_troparion_9th_hour.pdf

Audio: 

01_troparion_9th_hour.mp3

Before Presanctified begins, we pray the 9th Hour and sing this Troparion:  "Thou who at the ninth hour . . . ."  It is sung here by the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends.

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megal-liturgy-meeting_of_lord-choral-bbckch.pdf

Audio: 

megal-liturgy-meeting_of_lord-choral-ckch.mp3

This is the Magnification and the Hiermos of the 9th Ode for the Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd, sung as the Hymn to the Theotokos in Liturgy.  The audio version is only of the Hiermos itself.  "O Virgin Theotokos . . . In the shadow and letter of the Law . . . ."

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praises-raphael_of_brooklyn-bb.pdf

The Praises at Orthros for Our Father Among the Saints Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Safe beneath thy pastoral care . . . ."

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exapost-raphael_of_brooklyn-bb.pdf

The Exaposteilarion and Theotokion for Our Father Among the Saints Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November, Prosomoion "I behold thy bridal chamber,"  "Today is illumined by the great brilliance . . . ," and Prosomoion "O ye Apostles,"  "Thou art the sweetness of angels . . . ."

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kont-raphael_of_brooklyn.pdf

This is the Kontakion for St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November, Prosomoion "On this day the Virgin."  "Today the memory of blessed Raphael hath shone on us . . . ."

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glory-aposticha-vesp-first_sat-nov-raphael.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Aposticha for St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, First Saturday in November.  "Today a splendid festival dawns upon the whole world . . . ."  Updated 10/12/18.

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aposticha-vesp-first_sat-nov-raphael.pdf

These are sung on the First Saturday of November for St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "O Father Raphael, who can tell of thy toil . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-first_sat-nov-raphael.pdf

These stichera are sung on the First Saturday of November for St. Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn, Prosomoion "What a marvelous wonder (O strange wonder)."  "O holy Father Raphael, thou didst incarnate the love of Christ Jesus from thy youth . . . ."

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mgf_0191a_holyweek.brdgrm.exapostb.htm_.pdf

This is the choral version of the Exaposteilarion sung at the Bridegroom Matins served on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday & Tuesday evening.  "I behold Thy bridal-chamber richly adorned . . . ."

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mgf_0190a_holyweek.brdgrm.exaposta.htm_.pdf

This Exaposteilarion is sung at the Bridegroom Matins served on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday & Tuesday evening.  "I behold Thy bridal-chamber richly adorned . . . ."

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mgf_0133b_meetinglhymntheob.pdf

This is the choral version of the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) in the Divine Liturgy for the Presentaton of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd.  "O Virgin Theotokos . . . O faithful, let us magnify . . . ."

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pascha.come_ye-thy_resura.pdf

These two hymns are chanted at the beginning of the Rush Procession, as the priest comes out with the lighted candle, and the people receive the light and begin to process outside.  "Come ye, take light from the Light . . . To Thy Resurrection, O Christ our Savior . . . ."

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rejoice_o_bethany.pdf

This hymn is sung on Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday.  "Rejoice, O Bethany.  On this day God came to thee . . . ."

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apolytikion_of_saint_john_chrysostom-fin12.pdf

His Feast Day is November 13th and January 27th.  This is the official version sung by SOYO in conjunction with their initial prayer service.  This may also be sung after his Paschal Homily is read.  "Grace shining forth from thy mouth like a beacon . . . ."

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alleluias_in_lent-2.pdf

These are the Alleluias sung during Lenten Orthros (Matins) in all 8 tones. (Updated 3-10-16)

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bb-it_is_truly_meet2.pdf

This arrangement of 'It is truly meet' was chanted by the Archangel Gabriel when he first revealed this hymn
near Karyes on the Holy Mountain in the year 982. 'Greater in honor' was composed by St. Ephrem the Syrian (4th c.).

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rich_men_tone_7_bbe.pdf

This hymn is sung at toward the end of the Artoklasia service (blessing of the 5 loaves), usually a part of Vespers, after the Litya, for special feasts and saints' days.

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canon_of_st_andrew-full-bb.pdf

Music for the Full Version of the Canon, sung on the Fifth Thursday of Lent. Updated 3/21/18.

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canon_of_st_andrew-thursday-bb.pdf

Music for Thursday of the first week of Lent. Corrected 3/4/17.

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canon_of_st_andrew-wednesday-bb.pdf

Music for Wednesday of the first week of Lent. Updated 3/4/17.

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canon_of_st_andrew-tuesday-bb.pdf

Music for Tuesday of the first week of Lent

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canon_of_st_andrew-monday-bb.pdf

Music for Monday of the first week of Lent

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pre-comm_psalms-bb.pdf

These 3 Psalms (22, 23, & 115 LXX) may be sung before or during Communion.

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a_good_word-ps44-bb.pdf

Audio: 

a_good_word-ps44-bb.mid

Selected verses from Psalm 44, sung as the Polyeleos for Marian feasts.  Click on the MIDI file (Listen) to hear how it sounds.

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Arise_O_God.HSat_.T7.pdf

Sung at the Vesperal Liturgy on Holy Saturday morning