Ymni_isodion_ths_theotoku_me_thn_tessarakontame...
The phrase refers to the Hymns of the Entrance of the Theotokos (Isodia tes Theotokou) combined with the Tessarakontameron (the 40-day Christmas Lent period or "Sarantaleitourgo") in the Greek Orthodox tradition.
: The Entrance of the Virgin Mary into the Temple. This is when the musical tone of the services shifts toward Christmas. ymni_isodion_ths_theotoku_me_thn_tessarakontame...
: Incorporating the daily commemoration of saints alongside the pre-feast hymns of the Nativity. The phrase refers to the Hymns of the
If you are looking for a specific or PDF booklet with this exact filename for a church choir, these are often found on Greek digital archives like Psaltologion or Analogion. : Incorporating the daily commemoration of saints alongside
: The primary hymn for November 21st is:
The "put together guide" for this specific combination of the feast and the 40-day period typically involves:
"Today is the prelude of the benevolence of God, and the herald of the salvation of mankind..." Liturgical Sequence : The beginning of the Nativity Fast.