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'''Troparion''' (also ''tropar''; plural ''troparia'') is a type of hymn in the [[Orthodox]] [[Church]] and other Eastern [[Christian]] churches. The term most often refers to the ''apolytikion'', the thematic hymn which closes [[vespers]]. (In Greek churches, the apolytikion troparion is known simply as the ''apolytikion''; in most other churches, it is known simply as the ''troparion''.) This troparion serves as a thematic hymn and is repeated at every service of the day.
Troparia are also found as the stanzas of [[canon|canons]]. They Such troparia are modeled on the [[irmos|irmoi]] of the [[ode]]. Troparia are also sometimes used as refrains for chanted psalm verses, though [[sticheron|stichera]] more often serve this function. Troparia to the Mother of God ([[Theotokos]]) are called [[theotokia]]. == Famous Troparia == ''[[Pascha]]l Troparion, Tone V:'' :Christ is risen from the dead, :trampling down death by death,:and upon those in the grave bestowing life. Because of the importance of Pascha in Orthodox [[liturgics|liturgical]] life, this is probably the best-known of all the hymns of the [[Orthodox Church|Church]]. ''Troparion of the Holy Cross, Tone I:'' :O Lord, save your people,:and bless your inheritance!:Grant victory to the Orthodox Christians:over their adversaries,:and by virtue of your cross,:preserve your habitation. This is literally the fight song of Orthodox Christians. Often used in battle, the phrase "the Orthodox Christians" has come to replace "the righteous and god-fearing Emperor (or Tsar) ''N.''." The Tone I melody used in many Russian churches can be heard in the background of Tchaikovsky's ''1812 Overture''. Today the hymn is typically understood to have a primarily spiritual meaning. Additionally, [[parish]]es, [[monastery|monasteries]] and other institutions will often know and love the troparia to their [[patron]] [[saints]]. :It is truly right to bless you, O Theotokos,:ever blessed, and most pure, and the Mother of our God::more honorable than the cherubim, beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim —:without corruption you gave birth to God, the Word.:True Theotokos, we magnify you! This theotokion is sung at nearly every service of the Church and privately by many Orthodox Christians.
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[[Category:Hymnography]]