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{{liturgy}}'''Troparion''' (also ''tropar''; plural ''troparia'') is a type of hymn in the [[OrthodoxByzantine music]] , in the [[Orthodox Church]] and other Eastern Christian churches. It is a short [[Christianhymn]] churches. The term most often refers to the ''apolytikion'', the thematic hymn which closes of one [[vespersstanza]]. (In Greek churches, the apolytikion troparion is known simply as the ''apolytikion''or one of a series of stanzas; in most other churches, it is known simply as this may carry the ''troparion''.) This troparion serves as further connotation of a thematic hymn and is repeated at every service of the dayinterpolated between [[psalm]] verses.

Troparia are also found as The term most often refers to the ''apolytikion'' (or "dismissal hymn"), the stanzas of thematic hymn which closes [[canon|canonsVespers]]. They are also sometimes used (In Greek churches, the apolytikion troparion is known simply as refrains for chanted psalm versesthe ''apolytikion''; in most other churches, though [[sticheron|stichera]] more often serve this functionit is known simply as the ''troparion''.) This troparion serves as a thematic hymn and is repeated at every service of the day.

{{stub}}Troparia are also found as the stanzas of [[canon|canons]]. 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. ===Theotokion=== A '''theotokion''' (or ''bohorodichnyj'') is a troparion to the [[Theotokos]]; these hymns are collectively called '''theotokia'''. ==History== A famous example, whose existence is attested as early as the 4th century, is the [[Vespers]] hymn, ''[[Phos Hilaron]]'', usually translated as "Gladsome Light" in English; another, ''O Monogenes Yios'', "Only Begotten Son," ascribed to [[Justinian I]] (527-565), figures in the introductory portion of the Divine Liturgy. Perhaps the earliest set of troparia of known authorship are those of the [[monk]] Auxentios (first half of the 5th century), attested in his biography but not preserved in any later Byzantine order of service. == Famous Troparia ==''[[Pascha]]l Troparion, Tone V:'' :Christ is risen from the dead, :trampling down death by death,:and upon those in the tombs 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" (or often, "thy people") 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.==See also==*[[Special:Whatlinkshere/Troparion|Find troparia on OrthodoxWiki]] - See the pages on saints or feast days for other Troparia. ==External link==*[http://www.stanthonysmonastery.org/music/Apolytikia.htm Apolytikia for the Entire Year] in English set to Byzantine music