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| − | A '''sticheron''' (plural: stichera) is a particular kind of hymn used in the | + | A '''sticheron''' (plural: stichera) is a particular kind of hymn used in the [[Liturgy]], while a ''sticherarion'' is a book containing the stichera for the morning and evening services throughout the year. Stichera are also found in the ''[[Menaion]]'' and ''[[Octoechos]]''. |
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Stichera are commonly written in cycles on particular themes or for use in particular liturgical contexts. Examples of such themes include: | Stichera are commonly written in cycles on particular themes or for use in particular liturgical contexts. Examples of such themes include: | ||
*The Beatitudes | *The Beatitudes | ||
| − | *Particular | + | *Particular [[saint]]s ("stichera aposticha") |
| − | *The Resurrection | + | *The [[Resurrection]] |
Examples of liturgical contexts where stichera are commonly used include: | Examples of liturgical contexts where stichera are commonly used include: | ||
| − | *Vespers (the evening office) | + | *[[Vespers]] (the evening office) |
| − | *The | + | *The Litia |
| − | *The Praises (at the end of Orthros, the morning office) | + | *The Praises (at the end of [[Orthros]], the morning office) |
| − | Stichera are usually sung in alternation with verses from the | + | Stichera are usually sung in alternation with verses from the [[Psalter|Psalms]] or other [[Holy Scripture|scriptural]] sources. In liturgical books, they are designated as having a particular tone. |
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| + | Settings of stichera are frequently found in recordings of Orthodox liturgical music, some by well known composers. | ||
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Revision as of 05:01, March 3, 2007
A sticheron (plural: stichera) is a particular kind of hymn used in the Liturgy, while a sticherarion is a book containing the stichera for the morning and evening services throughout the year. Stichera are also found in the Menaion and Octoechos.
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Usage
Stichera are commonly written in cycles on particular themes or for use in particular liturgical contexts. Examples of such themes include:
- The Beatitudes
- Particular saints ("stichera aposticha")
- The Resurrection
Examples of liturgical contexts where stichera are commonly used include:
Stichera are usually sung in alternation with verses from the Psalms or other scriptural sources. In liturgical books, they are designated as having a particular tone.
Settings of stichera are frequently found in recordings of Orthodox liturgical music, some by well known composers.
