July

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stichera_on_lihc-0707-thomas_of_mt_maleon.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Venerable Thomas of Mt. Maleon, July 7th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "We know thee truly to be a divinely shining light . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0706-sisoes.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Venerable Sisoës the Great, July 6th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Thine all-festive memory hath shone forth . . . ."

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aposticha-0705-athanasius-athonite.pdf

These stichera are sung for Athanasius the Athonite, July 5th, Prosomoion "Rejoice."  "Rejoice, O Athanasius most wise . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0705-lampados.pdf

These stichera are sung for Lampados of Irenoupolis, July 5th, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "O thrice-blessed Father Lampados . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0705-athanasius-athonite.pdf

These stichera are sung for St. Athanasius the Athonite, July 5th, Prosomoion "With what fair crowns."  "What hymns and sweetly sung songs . . . ."

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aposticha-0722-mary_magdalene.pdf

These stichera are for the Aposticha at Vespers (or the Praises at Orthros) for Mary Magdalene, Myrrh-bearer & Equal to the Apostles, July 22nd, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Thou didst follow in the steps of Christ . . . ."

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exapost-0722-mary_magdalene.pdf

This exaposteilarion is sung on July 22nd for Mary Magdalene, Myrrh-bearer & Equal to the Apostles, Prosomoion "Hearken, ye women."  "O Mary, who art fitly named . . . ."

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apolytikion-mary_magdalene.pdf

This Apolytikion is sung on July 22nd for Mary Magdalene, Myrrh-bearer & Equal to the Apostles, Prosomoion "The soldiers standing guard."  "When Christ God had been born for our sakes from the Virgin . . . ."  Updated with the Apolytikion version, 7/9/18.

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stichera_on_lihc-0722-mary_magdalene.pdf

These stichera are sung for Mary Magdalene, Myrrh-bearer and Equal to the Apostles, July 22nd, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "Thou broughtest sweet myrrh to Christ our God . . . ."

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aposticha-0708-procopius.pdf

These stichera are for the Aposticha at Vespers (or the Praises at Orthros) for the Great-Martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine, July 8th, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "From the Heavens thy calling came . . . ."

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exapost-0708-procopius.pdf

This Exaposteilarion & its Theotokion are sung on July 8th for the Great-martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine, Prosomoion "O changeless light."  "Thou hadst thy calling from Heaven like Paul of old . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0708-procopius2.pdf

This is the 2nd set of stichera (if called for) for the Great-Martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine, July 8th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Thou didst rise up from the East like an exceedingly brilliant star . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0708-procopius1.pdf

This is the 1st set of stichera for the Great-Martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine, July 8th, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "As set apart by the Lord even from thy mother's womb . . . ."

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praises-0701-cosmas-damian.pdf

These stichera at the Praises are sung on July 1st for the Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs in Rome, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "Gushing forth as rivers with the Spirit's mightily flowing tides . . . ."

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aposticha-0713-synaxis_arch_gabriel.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, July 13th, Prosomoion "Unto them that fear thee."  "God, the Mind before the ages . . . ."

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stichera_on_lihc-0326-0713-synaxis_gabriel.pdf

These stichera are sung for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, on March 26th, and are also the first set for July 13th, Prosomoion "O all-lauded martyrs."  "That mind which is truly like to God . . . ."  Updated 3/30/2022.

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apolytikion-archangel_gabriel-0713-choral.pdf

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, July 13th; and also for the Commemoration of the Miracle Wrought by Archangel Michael in Colossae (Chonae), September 6th, Prosomoion "Thou who wast raised up."  "Surpreme Commander of the Hosts of the Heavens . . . ."  Updated 9/14/2020.

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apolytikion-archangel_gabriel-0713.pdf

This is the Apolytikion for the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, July 13th, Prosomoion "Thou who wast raised up."  "Surpreme Commander of the Hosts of the Heavens . . . ."  Updated 3/12/2023.

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apolytikion-cosmas-damian.pdf

This Apolytikion is sung for Ss. Cosmas & Damian of Rome on July 1st, and for Ss. Cosmas & Damian of Mesopotamia on November 1st.  "O ye silver-hating, wonder-working Saints . . . ."

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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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stichera_on_lihc-0729-theodota.pdf

These stichera are sung on July 29th for the Holy Virgin Martyr Theodota of Bithynia, Prosomoion "As one valiant."  "As a virgin and martyred Saint . . . ."  Updated 6/17/18.

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stichera_on_lihc-0729-kallinikos.pdf

These stichera are sung on July 29th for the Holy Martyr Kallinikos of Gangra in Asia Minor, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Godly-wise Martyr Kallinikos . . . ."  Updated 6/17/18.

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stichera_on_lihc-0728-apostles_of_70.pdf

These stichera are sung for the feast of the Apostles and Deacons Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas of the Seventy, Prosomoion "Thou art the joy."  "As filled with grace and divine wisdom . . . ."  Updated 7/28/19.

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praises-0727-panteleimon.pdf

These praises are sung on July 27th for the Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, Prosomoion "O strange wonder."  "Since thou didst zealously imitate . . . ."  Updated 7/16/18.

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prokeimenon-panteleimon-0727.pdf

This Prokeimenon is sung at Orthros on July 27th for the Great-Martry and Healer Panteleimon.  "The righteous man shall flourish like a palm tree . . . ."