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MGF_0305A,B

The First Antiphon

August 15th

THE DORMITION OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS

Copyright © 2007, by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. Permission granted to copy for liturgical use only.

Traditional Russian (Znamenny) Chant

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Adapted by Michael G. Farrow from the music of Frederick Karam (1926-1978)

(B)

V. 1: Shout with jubilation unto the Lord all the earth; chant ye unto His name, give glory in praise of Him. (Ps. 65:1) R.

V. 2: O give thanks unto the Lord and call upon His name; declare among the nations His works. (Ps. 104:1) R.

V. 3: In the city of our God, in His holy mountain. (Ps. 47:1) R.

V. 4: And His place hath been made in peace, and His dwelling in Sion. (Ps. 75:2) R.

V. 5: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Rev. 0, 6/8/07

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œ œ ˙ œ œ ˙O Son of God,

˙ ˙ œ œ ˙œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙œ œ .˙ œ ˙

œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙Who art won - drous in the saints

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˙ œ œ œ œ ˙save us who sing to Thee:

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August 15th

The Second AntiphonTHE DORMITION OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS

Adapted by Michael G. Farrowfrom the music of Albert Hazeem

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(B)

Adapted by Michael G. Farrowfrom the music of Frederick Karam (1926-1978)

V. 1: The Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. (Ps. 86:1) R.

V. 2: Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. (Ps. 86:2) R.

V. 3: God hath laid her foundations unto eternity. We have thought, O God, of Thy mercy in the midst of Thy people. (Ps. 47:7, 8) R.

V. 4: The Most High hath hallowed His tabernacle. (Ps. 45:4) R.

V. 5: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

MGF_0306A,B Rev. 0, 6/8/07Copyright © 2007, by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.

Permission granted to copy for liturgical use only.

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ia!

August 15th


The Entrance Hymn

Adapted by Michael G. Farrow from the music ofArchpriest Dmitri V. Razumovsky (1818-1889)

Psalm 94:6

NOTE: If the feast falls on a Sunday, sing "Who art risen from the dead." Otherwise, sing "Who art wondrous in the saints."

MGF_0307 Rev. 1, 7/28/17Copyright © 2007, by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. Permission granted to copy for liturgical use only.

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O Son of God,

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August 15th


(BYZANTINE USE)

The Entrance Hymn

PRIEST: Come, let us worship and fall down before Christ! (Psalm 94:6)

Adapted by Michael G. Farrowfrom the music of Frederick Karam (1926-1978)

NOTE: If the feast falls on a Sunday, sing "Who art risen from the dead." Otherwise, sing "Who art wondrous in the saints."

MGF_0308 Copyright © 2007, by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. Permission granted to copy for liturgical use only.

Rev. 1, 6/28/17

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& b œ œ œ œ œ .œ œ œ œ .˙liv er our souls from death.--

& b œ œ .œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ .˙souls from death.

Final Ending C D

Christopher HolweyRassem El MassihByzantine Chant, Tone 1


MGF_0309

August 15th


Apolytikion (A)

Rev. 6, 9/11/16

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MGF_0310-1 Rev. 4, 9/11/16


Apolytikion (B)Byzantine Chant - Tone 1

C. Holwey & Rassem El MassihHarmony by Christopher Holwey

August 15th


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DORMITION- Troparion (B) - 2

MGF_0310-2 Rev. 4, 9/11/16

Ver i ly, the The o to kos, who is ev er

Byzantine Chant Tone 2

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Text & music used with permission. Copyright, 2005. Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA.Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, Rev. 0, 8/1/17, CAH

KontakionDormition of the Theotokos

August 15th

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jœ jœ jœ jœ œn œn œ jœ .œ jœ œ œ œ ˙nAl - le - lu - ia! Al - le - lu - ia! Al - le - lu - ia!

Jœn Jœ Jœn Jœ œ Jœ Jœn .œn Jœn œ œn ˙jœ jœ jœ jœ œ œ œ jœ .œ jœ œ œn ˙Jœ Jœ Jœ Jœ œ Jœ Jœ .œ Jœ œ

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A- rise, O Lord, in - to Thy rest,

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Thou and the ark of Thy ho - li - ness.

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The Lord hath sworn in truth un- to Da-vid,

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and He will not an-nul it.


August 15th

Alleluia (A)In the Slavic Use:Byzantine Tone 2

Arranged by Archpriest John D. Finley

Chanter

MGF_0314 Rev. 0, 8/4/07Copyright © 2007, by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.


Verses adapted by Michael G. Farrow from the music of Archpriest John D. Finley

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and He will not an - nul it.


August 15th

Alleluia (B)In the Greek Use:Byzantine Tone 8

Arranged by Archpriest John D. Finley

MGF_0315 Rev. 0, 8/4/07Copyright © 2007, by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.


Chanter

Verses adapted by Michael G. Farrow from the music of Archpriest John D. Finley

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MGF_0319-1 Rev. 1, 7/29/17


August 15th

Megalynarion: Hymn to the Theotokos (B)Byzantine Chant Tone 1

Adapted by Christopher Holweyfrom the music of Dr. Frederick Karam (1926-1978)


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child - birth,

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MGF_0319-2 Rev. 1, 7/29/17

DORMITION - Hymn to the Theotokos (B) - 2

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Verses: (1) My vows unto the Lord will I pay in the presence of all His people. (Psalm 115:5) (2) Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. (Psalm 115:6) (3) O Lord, I am Thy servant; I am Thy servant and the son of Thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds asunder. (Psalm 115:7)

Communion Hymn

August 15th


Byzantine Tone 8Arranged by Michael G. Farrow

Psalm 115:4

MGF_0320 Rev. 0, 8/6/07Copyright © 2007, by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. Permission granted to copy for liturgical use only.

Al le lu ia. Al le lu ia.

Alleluia B

Al le lu ia.

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