An Orthodox Akathist is a standing hymn of prayer and praise in Orthodox Christianity, meaning “not sitting” in Greek, and refers to devotional hymns dedicated to Christ, the Virgin Mary, or various saints. Many of these Orthodox Akathists are available in English for the first time, having recently translated by Maxim from the original language. Scroll down for all Orthodox Akathists in alphabetical order, or visit the categories below.
Akathists to Christ and the Holy Trinity
Akathists for Spiritual Struggles
Death and Remembering the Reposed
Deliverance from Demonic Oppression
Illness and Physical Infirmity
Intercessors for Marriages, Children and Families
Reconciliation and Forgiveness
Akathists to Ascetics and Monastics
Akathists to Church Fathers and Confessors
Akathists to New Testament Saints
Akathists to Prophets and Old Testament Saints
Pray the Akathist to Saint Nicholas the Pilgrim and Fool for Christ, the Orthodox saint of Trani known for unceasing prayer, holy pilgrimage, radical humility, and patient endurance of suffering for Christ.
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