July

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stichera_on_lihc-0716-athenogenes.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Hieromartyr Athenogenes, Bishop of Herakleopolis, July 16th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Glorious Saint Athenogenes, clothed with the bright priestly robe . . . ."

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praises-0715-kyrikos-julitta.pdf

These Praises are sung for the Martyrs Kyrikos & his mother Julitta of Tarsus, July 15th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O strange wonder! How that haughty mind . . . ."

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exapost-0715-kyrikos-julitta.pdf

These are sung for the Martyrs Kyrikos and his mother Julitta of Tarsus, July 15th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts."  "Unrip in years and still a babe . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0714-aquila_of_the_70.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Holy Apostle Aquila, One of the Seventy, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "The holy Paul, that great sun of the whole world . . . ."

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exapost-0731-eudokimos_of_cappadocia.pdf

The Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Holy & Just Eudokimos of Cappadocia, July 31st, Prosomoion "Thou who as God adornest."  "A foe of every passion . . . Thou art the sweetness of angels . . . ."

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apolytikion-eudokimos-0731.pdf

This Apolytikion is sung for the Holy & Just Eudokimos of Cappadocia, July 31st, Prosomoion "Be quick to anticipate."  "The One that hath called thee from the earth to Heaven to dwell . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0731-eudokimos_of_cappadocia.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Holy & Just Eudokimos of Cappadocia, July 31st, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Thou, O Eudokimos, foundest a very blessed end . . . ."  Updated 7/24/2022.

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exapost-0724-christina_of_tyre.pdf

This Exaposteilarion & Theotokion are sung for the Great-Martyr Christina of Tyre, July 24th, Prosomoion "While standing in the Temple's courts."  "Most rightly do we honor thee . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0724-christina_of_tyre.pdf

These are sung for the Great-Martyr Christina of Tyre, July 24th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "When the Lord illumined thy pure mind . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0703-hyacinth_et_al.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Martyr Hyacinth & Companions of Caesarea, July 3rd, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you."  "With the Spirit's clear-shining radiance . . . ."

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aposticha-0702-placing_of_theotokos_robe.pdf

This Aposticha is sung for the Placing of the Theotokos' Robe at Blachernae, July 2nd, Prosomoion "O all-lauded Martyrs."  "O Mother of God, as thou alone . . . ."

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aposticha-0701-cosmas-damian.pdf

These are sung for the Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs in Rome, July 1st, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Let us assemble upon the Unmercenaries' feast . . . ."

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praises-0711-euphemia.pdf

The stichera at the Praises for the Great-Martyr Euphemia the all-praised, July 11th, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Rejoice, O Virgin Martyr of Christ . . . ."

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exapost-0711-euphemia.pdf

This is the Exaposteilarion & Theotokion for the Great-Martyr Euphemia the all-praised, July 11th, Prosomoion "From the heights our Savior, Christ."  "Thou wast dead yet didst gush forth . . . Since our God hath given thee . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0711-euphemia.pdf

The stichera sung for the  Great-martyr Euphemia the all-praised, July 11th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O strange wonder, how Euphemia, the gentle lamb of the Lord . . . ."

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apolytikion-kyrikos-julitta-0715.pdf

This Apolytikion is sung for the Martyrs Cyricus & his Mother Julitta of Tarsus, July 15th, Prosomoion "Thou who wast raised up."  "Blessed Julitta, Christ God's rational ewe-lamb . . . ."  Updated 6/27/2022.

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doxa-praises-holy_fathers-kazan.pdf

This is the Glory (Doxastikon) sung at the Praises for the Holy Fathers, on the Sunday after Ascension (of the 1st Ecumenical Council), on the Sunday during July 13-19 (of the 4th Ecum. Council), and on the Sunday during October 11-17 (of the 7th Ecum. Council). 

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stichera_on_lihc-0712-proclus-hilary.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Holy Martyrs Hilary & Proclus of Ancyra, July 12th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Since ye endured every manner of torment full of pain . . . ."

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praises-0725-dormition_of_anna.pdf

These praises are sung for the Dormtion of St. Anna, the Mother of the Theotokos, July 25th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "Keeping this joyous memorial, we praise Thee, O Christ . . . ."

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exapost-0725-dormition_of_anna.pdf

The Exaposteilarion for the Dormition of St. Anna, the Mother of the Theotokos, July 25th, Prosomoion "Upon that mount in Galilee."  "As is our due, let us extol divine chosen Anna . . . ."

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apolytikion-phocas-0922-0723.pdf

This Apolytikion is for the Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Synope, sung on July 23rd (for the recovery of his relics) and on September 22nd (his feast day and martyrdom).  "By choosing the Apostles' way of life . . . ."  Updated 8/20/2022, with corrected text.

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stichera_on_lihc-0704-andrew_of_crete.pdf

These are sung for St. Andrew, Archbishop of Crete, the Author of the Great Canon, July 4th, Prosomoion "What shall we now call you."  "Righteous Andrew, what shall we call thee now . . . ."

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praises-0705-athanasius-athos.pdf

These stichera are sung at the Praises on July 5th for the Venerable Athanasius of Athos, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Truly precious in Thy sight, O Christ . . . ."

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praises-0726-paraskeva.pdf

These praises are sung on July 26th for the Holy Venerable Virgin-Martyr Paraskeva of Rome, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "As thou dost dance with those wise virgins . . . ."

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exapost-0726-paraskeva.pdf

These are sung on July 26th for the Holy Venerable Virgin-Martyr Paraskeva of Rome, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "With the Lord's Cross wast thou made strong . . . ."