August

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exapost-0805-forefeast.pdf

This is sung on August 5th for the Forefeast of the Transfiguration of Christ, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "We who most ardently desire the glory of God . . . ."

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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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08_01-maccabees_apoly.pdf

This is the Apolytikion of the Seven Maccabees, August 1st.  "O Lord, by the sufferings of the saints . . . ."

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procession-cross_entrance_hymn.pdf

This is sung on the Feast of the Procession of the Precious Cross, August 1st.  "Come let us worship . . . who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ."

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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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exapost-0801-maccabees-cross.pdf

These are the exaposteilaria for the Seven Maccabees and the Procession of the Cross, August 1st, Prosomoion "While Thy disciples looked on Thee."  "Let us extol the Maccabees . . . The Cross is the guardian of the whole world . . . ."

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aposticha-0801-procession-cross.pdf

The stichera for the Aposticha at Vespers for the Procession of the Precious Cross, August 1st, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Come, ye feast-lovers, and as we all now keep festival . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0801-maccabees.pdf

The stichera for The Seven Holy Maccabees, their Teacher Eleazar and their Mother Solomone, August 1st, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "No tyranny shook the lofty roof of the Law . . . ."

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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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paraklesis_little-with_music.pdf

This is the Small (Little) Paraklesis service with text and music combined.  Update 8/11/2020, with updated isson, lots of other stuff, and corrected "O ye apostles from afar."  Plus, recent changes in the text and hyperlinks, Apolytikionand more text.

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stichera_on_lihc-0816-after-feast_dormition.pdf

These are sung on August 15th at Small Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos; on August 16th when this day falls on a Sunday; and on August 17th for the After-feast of the Dormition, Prosomoion "With what fair crowns."  "We who are vain and vile . . . ."  Updated 7/16/2020.

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apolytikion-john_the_baptist-wnbn.pdf

This is the Apolytikion sung for St. John the Baptist, for his Synaxis on January 7th, and for his Beheading on August 29th.  "The memory of the righteous is celebrated with songs of praise . . . ."  It is in Western and Byzantine notation.

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apolytikion-stephen_proto-martyr.pdf

This Apolytkion is sung for St. Stephen, the Proto-martyr and Archdeacon, on December 27th as well as on August 2nd (Recovery of his sacred relics), Prosomoion "Be quick to anticipate."  "The crown of the Kingdom hath adorned the brow of thy head . . . ."

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great_doxology-cross-agia4-sc.pdf

This Great Doxology is sung at the end of Orthros (Matins) on the Feast of the Cross, September 14th, and on the Third Sunday in Lent, for before and during the procession with the cross.

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doxa-both_now_on_aposticha-0914-0801-stam-wnbn.pdf

This is the Glory & Both now sung at the Aposticha for the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross, September 14th.  It is also sung as the "Both now" at "O Lord, I have cried" on August 1st for the Feast of the Procession of the Cross.  "Thy precious Cross, which Moses prefigured in himself of old . . . ."  It is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 7/26/18.

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kont-nativity_of_theotokos-dnjohn-wnbn.pdf

This Kontakion is sung from August 24th to September 12th for the Nativity of the Theotokos.  "By thy holy nativity, O pure one . . . ."  This music is in Western and Byzantine notation.

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stichera_on_lihc-0827-pimen.pdf

These stichera are sung on August 27th for our Righteous Father Pimen the Great of Egypt, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you."  "What, O Pimen, shall we all name thee now? . . . ."

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katabasia_ode_9-1-dormition.pdf

This is the Katabasia of the 9th Ode of the First Canon of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "All generations bless thee . . .  In thee, O spotless Virgin . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0820-afterfeast.pdf

These stichera are for the After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, August 20th, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "He that in our behalf . . . ."

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kont-dormition_theotokos-ckaram-wnbn.pdf

This is the Kontakion sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. "Verily, the Theotokos, who is ever watchful . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 8/11/17.

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mgf_0319a_dormition.hymntotheob.pdf

This is the Megalynarion (Hymn to the Theotokos) sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "All generations bless thee . . . In thee, O spotless Virgin . . . ."  (This is a revised and corrected version, 7/29/17.)

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mgf_0307a_dormition.entrhymn.pdf

The Entrance Hymn sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "Come let us worship . . . ."  Updated 7/28/19,

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mgf_0306aba_dormition.2ndant.pdf

This is the Second Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "O Son of God, who art wondrous in the saints . . . ."  (If the Feast falls on a Sunday, sing: "who art risen from the dead."  Updated 7/28/19.

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mgf_0305aba_dormition.1stant.pdf

This is the First Antiphon, with verses, sung in the Divine Liturgy on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

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mgf_0320a_dormition.commhymn.pdf

This Communion Hymn is sung on August 15th for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.  "I will take the cup of salvation . . . ."  Updated 7/18/18.