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Terence, Neonilla & their children, Exaposteilaria & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

These are sung for the Martyrs Terence, Neonilla and their Children, October 28th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "With Terence flashed forth lightning-like . . . ."

Nestor of Thessalonica, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

These are sung for the Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, October 27th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "Lyaeus's mad audacity . . . ."

Cosmas the Hymnographer, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

The Apolytikion of Cosmas the Hymnographer, Bishop of Maïumam, October 14th.  "Thou hast shown thyself, O God inspired Cosmas . . . ."

Cosmas the Hymnographer, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers

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Vesperal Stichera at the Aposticha

Stichera at the Aposticha for Cosmas the Hymnographer, Bishop of Maïuma, October 14, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "By many vigils and fastings . . . ."

Cosmas the Hymnographer, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

Stichera for Cosmas the Hymnographer, Bishop of Maïuma, October 14th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "Lit in mind with the Spirit's rays . . . ."

Charitina of Amisos, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

Stichera for the Holy Martyr Charitina of Amisos, October 5th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "With much patience thou didst endure torment . . . ."

Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried" (October 28)

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are sung for our Righteous Father Stephen of Mar Sabbas Monastery in Palestine, October 28th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O father Stephen, God-bearing Saint . . . ."

Theotokion, Drive Far Away From My Wretched Heart

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Theotokia for Vespers & Orthros

This is sung at Vespers and/or Matins/Orthros, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Drive far away from my wretched heart . . . ."

After-feast of St. Demetrios, Stichera at the Aposticha at Vespers (Oct. 27)

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Vesperal Stichera at the Aposticha

These are sung for the After-feast of the Great-Martyr Demetrios, October 27th, Prosomoion "O house of Ephratha."  "Christ, the noetic Myrrh . . . ."

Nestor of Thessalonica, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, October 27th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Nestor, blessed athlete of the Lord  . . . ."

Philip the Deacon, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Apostle Philip, one of the seven Deacons, October 11th, Prosomoion "Thou who wast called from on high."  "Chosen as one of the holy seven Deacons . . . ."

Andronicus & his wife Athanasia, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for Our Righteous Father Andronicus and His Wife Athanasia, October 9th, Prosomoion "Having laid up all their hope."  "Casting off the tyranny of earthly life . . . ."

Epimachos of Alexandria, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

The stichera for the Martyr Epimachos of Alexandria, October 31st, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Desiring heavenly beauty, O famed Epimachos . . . ."

Stachios, Apellos, Amplias, Urban, Aristoboulos and Narcissos of the 70, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are for the Apostles Stachios, Apellos, Amplias, Urban, Aristoboulos and Narcissos of the Seventy, October 31st, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "Your sound of salvation hath gone forth . . . ."

Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Great-Martyr Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, October 24th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "O wise Arethas praised of all . . . ."

Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

The Apolytikion of the Great-Martyr Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, October 24th.  "Be thou entreated for the sake of the sufferings . . . ."

Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are sung for the Great-Martyr Arethas (Al-Haarith) & Companions in Arabia, October 24th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "In setting thy bravery against the brute fierceness . . . ."

Eulampios & Eulampia at Nicomedia, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

This Exaposteilarion & Theotokion are sung for Eulampios & Eulampia at Nicomedia, October 10th, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "We needs must praise with fitting hymns . . . ."

Eulampios & Eulampia at Nicomedia, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These are for the Holy Martyrs Eulampios & Eulampia at Nicomedia, October 10th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Thy resplendent memory hath dawned more brilliantly than the sun . . . ."

Dionysios the Areopagite, Exaposteilarion & Theotokion

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Exaposteilaria

The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Hieromartyr Dionysios the Areopagite, October 3rd, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "As a disciple caught by Paul . . . ."

Dionysios the Areopagite, Apolytikion

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Troparia (Apolytikia) of the Saints

The Apolytikion for the Hieromartyr Dionysios the Areopagite, October 3rd.  "Since thou hadst been instructed in uprightness thoroughly . . . ."

Dionysios the Areopagite, Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

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Vesperal Stichera at "O Lord, I have cried"

These stichera are sung for the Hieromarty Dionysios (Dionysius) the Areopagite, October 3rd, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Through preaching, the great and godly Paul wisely caught thee . . . ."

Abercius the Wonderworker, Kathisma at Orthros/Matins

This is the Kathisma sung at Matins (Orthros) for St. Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis and Equal-to-the-Apostles, October 22nd, Prosomoion "By conceiving the wisdom."  "By the working of God, thou wast girt about . . . ."

Jacob of Hamatoura, Apolytikion (Tone 5)

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Jacob of Hamatoura (Oct 13th)

The Apolytikion in Tone 5 for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "Let us worship the Word."  "Father Jacob, the glorious . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 10/4/2021.

Jacob of Hamatoura, Megalynaria in Liturgy

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Jacob of Hamatoura (Oct 13th)

These are the 2 Megalynaria sung in the Divine Liturgy after "It is truly meet" for the Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura, October 13th, Prosomoion "More honorable than the Cherubim (similar to 'Higher than the heavens')."   "Thou appeared an adamant warrior . . . Come, ye faithful, let us with fervor praise . . . ."  The music is in Western & Byzantine notation.  Updated 10/4/2021.

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