Tag: Akathist

February 5, 2026
Orthodox Akathists

Akathist to Saint Patrick the Apostle of Ireland

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s miraculous life – from his enslavement and divine visions to his bold preaching, use of the three-leaf clover to teach the Holy Trinity, driving out paganism, founding monasteries across Celtic lands, and performing wonders as Ireland’s great apostle and miracle-worker.In the Orthodox tradition, this Akathist is recommended for spiritual protection, driving away evil spirits, enlightening the soul and mind, and boldly confessing Christ. Perfect for daily devotion, especially on his feast day, March 17.

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February 2, 2026
Orthodox Akathists

Akathist to Saint Aphrahat the Persian Sage

Discover the Akathist to Saint Aphrahat the Persian Sage, a beautiful Orthodox Christian hymn of praise and supplication honoring the 4th-century Syriac Church Father, known as the Persian Sage. This full text features 13 Kontakia and Ikos celebrating his life as an ascetic, martyr, converter from Zoroastrianism, defender against heresy, miracle-worker, and teacher of inner prayer, hesychasm, fasting, and the priesthood of the heart. Commemorated on January 29 in the Orthodox calendar, Saint Aphrahat (c. 270–345) — the earliest prominent Syriac writer beyond the Roman Empire — authored the profound Demonstrations on Christian faith and practice. Pray this akathist for intercession in cultivating pure prayer, repentance, obedience, and spiritual enlightenment. Perfect for Orthodox faithful, devotees of early Church Fathers, Syriac heritage enthusiasts, or those seeking deeper hesychastic devotion. Read and chant the complete akathist hymn with concluding prayer on Orthodox Reflections.

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Three Holy Youths
November 30, 2025
Orthodox Akathists

Akathist to Holy Three Youths: Ananias, Azarias and Misael

Experience the profound Akathist to the Holy Three Youths—Ananias, Azarias, and Misael—venerated in the Orthodox Church as the righteous young men who walked unharmed in the fiery furnace. This beautiful hymn of praise and intercession includes the full text, troparia, kontakia, and traditional Orthodox prayers, perfect for personal devotion, parish use, or deepening your understanding of these Old Testament saints and their connection to the Nativity of Christ.

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November 27, 2025
Orthodox Akathists

Akathist to Jesus Christ the Judge

Discover the profound Akathist to Jesus Christ the Judge – a traditional Orthodox hymn of supplication that invokes Christ as the Just Judge and Merciful Savior. This full text with English translation, commentary, and spiritual reflections offers timeless comfort and hope before the Dread Judgment Seat. Perfect for personal devotion, prayer rule, or preparation for Holy Confession.

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September 25, 2025
Orthodox Akathists, Prayer and Spirituality

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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