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
Akathists to Ascetics and Monastics
Akathists to Church Fathers and Confessors
Akathists to New Testament Saints
Akathists to Prophets and Old Testament Saints
Read the Akathist of the Raising of Lazarus, a powerful Orthodox Christian hymn celebrating Christ’s victory over death, the miracle at Bethany, and the promise of the resurrection. This inspiring devotional prayer deepens faith in the Resurrection and prepares believers for Holy Week and Pascha.
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Read the Akathist to the Prison Saints of Romania and Holy Martyrs Ecaterina Gata and Nicoleta Nicolescu, along with their inspiring stories of faith, suffering, and steadfast witness to Christ under persecution.
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Discover the Akathist to the Four Holy Evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and deepen your appreciation for the Gospel writers who faithfully proclaimed Christ to the world. This Orthodox hymn offers prayerful reflection on their lives, witness, and enduring role in preserving the apostolic faith.
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Discover the Canon of Prayer to Saint Barnabas, the Apostle known as the Son of Consolation, and seek his intercessions through this traditional Orthodox hymn. This prayer canon reflects on his apostolic witness, missionary zeal, and faithful service to Christ and the early Church.
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Meditate on the saving Passion of Christ with this Orthodox Akathist to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Bearer of the Crown of Thorns and the Cross. This prayer hymn invites the faithful to repentance, humility, and deeper devotion to the crucified Savior through the mystery of His sacrificial love.
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Discover the Akathist to Saint Cornelius the Centurion and Martyr, the first Gentile convert to Christianity, and seek his prayers for faith, conversion, and steadfast devotion.
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