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 full English text of the Akathist to Saint Augustine of Hippo, a beautiful Orthodox hymn of praise honoring the blessed hierarch, renowned theologian, and defender against heresies. This ROCOR-approved service celebrates his conversion, monastic virtues, and intercessions, complete with inspiring accounts of miracles attributed to the saint. Ideal for personal devotion on his feast days (June 15 and August 28).
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Discover the full Akathist to Saint Cyril of Alexandria, revered as the Defender of the Mother of God (Theotokos). This traditional Orthodox Christian hymn honors Saint Cyril’s pivotal role in combating heresies, particularly Nestorianism, at the Third Ecumenical Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. The page features the complete Akathist text, including troparion, kontakia, ikoi, and a concluding prayer for intercession against heresy, spiritual battles, and injustice. It also includes a contemporary miracle testimony of healing. Ideal for personal devotion, prayer against modern challenges to faith, or studying patristic theology. Perfect for Orthodox Christians seeking powerful intercessory hymns.
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Discover why Orthodox Christianity is thriving in post-political America amid economic despair, political disillusionment, and cultural decay. Explore how the timeless spirituality of the Orthodox Church offers hope and authenticity in a failing system.
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For Evangelicals, it can be very hard to find Christ at the church Christmas program – whatever that happens to be in any given year.
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Pray the Akathist to Saint James, Brother of the Lord – beloved patron of confession in the Orthodox Church. Full text and reflections available.
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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 Akathist to the Most Holy Name of Jesus, a profound Orthodox Christian hymn of praise and devotion glorifying the sacred Name of our Lord. Explore the full English text and incorporate this powerful name-glorifying prayer into your daily rule. Ideal for spiritual warfare in traditional Orthodox Catholicism.
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Part IX of the Western Series on Orthodox Reflections explores the dangers of reactionary reform movements that, under the guise of returning to roots, actually reject authentic Holy Tradition in favor of modern ideology, cultural nostalgia, and rigid traditionalism without spiritual depth. A must-read for Orthodox Christians navigating contemporary challenges to the faith.
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