Discover the full English text of the Akathist to Saint Ephrem the Syrian, a beautiful hymn of praise composed by Athonite monks. Honor the great Church Father, theologian of repentance and “lyre of the Holy Spirit,” with this traditional Orthodox devotional chant, complete with kontakia, ikos, troparion, and closing prayer for intercession. Ideal for personal prayer on his feast day, January 28.
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Discover the powerful Akathist to Jesus Christ, the Angel of Great Counsel – a profound Orthodox Christian hymn praising the Lord as Commander of angelic hosts and Conqueror over evil forces. This spiritual warfare prayer invokes Christ’s victory over the devil, protection from demonic oppression, and preparation for His Second Coming.
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Discover the profound Akathist of the Heavenly Father, a beautiful Orthodox Christian hymn of praise and supplication to God the Father, composed by Saint Nil Dorobanțu, the revered Romanian confessor and fool-for-Christ who endured persecution under communism. Perfect for personal prayer, spiritual reflection, and deepening devotion to the Holy Trinity.
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Discover the rare and beautiful Paraklesis (Supplicatory Canon) to the Most Holy Name of Jesus, composed by Saint Theoleptos (Theolyptus) of Philadelphia, a revered 14th-century Orthodox metropolitan and hesychast theologian. This devotional service invokes the power and sweetness of Christ’s Holy Name for spiritual protection, healing, and intercession.
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Discover the beautiful Akathist Hymn to the Holy Passion-bearers and Brothers Manuel, Savel, and Ismail, the three Persian martyrs who confessed Christ before the Shah and were beheaded in AD 362.
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Discover the powerful Akathist in Preparation for Jesus’ Second Coming. This deeply moving hymn calls Orthodox Christians to repentance, watchfulness, and spiritual readiness for the Parousia, the return of Christ, the Last Judgment, and the signs of the end times. Includes full text for adding this Akathist to your daily prayer rule. Essential reading for those seeking traditional Orthodox teaching on eschatology and preparation for the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Christians believe in One God, eternally existing in Three Divine Persons. How often, however, do we pray to the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life?
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Written for Western Christians, Part II examines the nature of Primordial (Pre-Fallen) Man and their true purpose as male and female through Image and Likeness.
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First of an 11 part series on the Orthodox Christian faith written primarily for Western Christians. This installment contrasts Eastern from Western approaches to Wisdom, knowing Christ, and the resulting difference in mindset and beliefs.
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Who will slap, hopefully metaphorically but maybe literally, US Archbishop Elpidophoros in the face, the next time he spews out another heresy?
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