Akathist to Saint Apostle Matthias – a beautiful Orthodox hymn praising the holy apostle who completed the Twelve. Pray for his intercession in overcoming doubt, despair, and spiritual deception. Full text with kontakia and ikoi.
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Discover a beautiful and rare Orthodox Akathist dedicated to the Holy Wisdom-Bearer, Jesus Son of Sirach — the inspired author of the Wisdom of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), one of the treasured books of the Old Testament in the Orthodox Church. This devotional hymn praises Jesus ben Sirach as a luminous lamp of divine wisdom, a teacher of godly fear, humility, piety, and virtuous living. Written in the traditional Akathist form with Kontakia and Ikoi, it draws richly from his timeless maxims on moderation, the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, the honor of physicians, ancestral heritage, and the pursuit of righteousness. Perfect for personal prayer, spiritual reflection, or deepening your appreciation of Holy Scripture, this Akathist seeks the intercessions of the Holy Wisdom-Bearer for grace to walk in humility and true wisdom.
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Read the complete Akathist Hymn to Saint Prophet Nathan – an inspiring Orthodox prayer honoring the bold prophet who confronted King David’s sin and led him to repentance (Psalm 50). Seek his intercession for wisdom, humility, and faithfulness in the Orthodox Church.
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Discover the powerful Orthodox Akathist to Saint Expeditus, patron saint against procrastination, sloth, and laziness. Invoke his swift intercession for urgent causes, victory over delay, and strength in faith today. Full hymn and prayer included.
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Pray the Akathist to Saint James, Brother of the Lord – beloved patron of confession in the Orthodox Church. Full text and reflections available.
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This profound service of praise honors the wise Old Testament ruler as a type of Christ, seeker of wisdom, builder of the Temple, and penitent sinner who returned to God.
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Brother of Christ and mighty martyr, Holy Apostle Jude Thaddeus helper in times of anxiety and despair. He originally rejected Christ, but became an enduring example of repentance.
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To be prayed continually for someone or for yourself in order to obtain repentance and conversion to Christ before you or that person dies. Also to be prayed for souls who departed this world without being part of Christ’s True Church or people who died without repentance in sins so that they may eventually be spared from Hell.
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