Akathist to Saint Prophet Samuel
Prophet Samuel anointed the first two kings of Israel. That is only part of his amazing legacy that this Akathist remembers.
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Discover Orthodox Akathists dedicated to the prophets and saints of the Old Testament—righteous men and women who foretold the coming of Christ, remained faithful to God under the Old Covenant, and prepared the way for the Gospel. These traditional hymns honor figures such as the prophets, patriarchs, judges, and holy righteous ones whose lives reveal God’s plan of salvation throughout history. Explore Orthodox prayers seeking their intercession for repentance, steadfast faith, spiritual discernment, and deeper understanding of God’s redemptive work from the Old Testament to the New.
Akathist to Saint and Righteous Patriarch Abraham from the Old Testament
Becoming children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, we praise the Great One among the Saints, the Son of God, and we pray to you, Holy Abraham, who are the father of all who believe in the True God.
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Akathist to our Forefathers Adam and Eve
Let us sing words of praise with faith to God’s chosen creation, Adam, our first ancestor, together with Eve, who was created from his rib. Even though they fell from Paradise, through the work of the New Adam and the second Eve who came into the world, they received salvation and were lifted up to Heaven. First created Adam and Eve, pray for us your children who cry out to you: Rejoice, Adam and Eve, crown of Creation and beauty of the universe!
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