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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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January 19, 2026

Orthodox Akathists

Commemoration of Our Venerable Father St. Jerome of Stridon at Great Vespers

Discover the full Orthodox liturgical text for the Commemoration of Our Venerable Father St. Jerome of Stridon at Great Vespers. Includes stichera, troparion in Tone III, kontakion, canon, Wisdom of Solomon readings, and praises honoring the divinely wise ascetic, instructor of monks, and intercessor. Feast day June 15.

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December 26, 2025

Orthodox Akathists

The Akathist of Jesus Christ – The Angel of Great Counsel

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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December 18, 2025

Orthodox Akathists

Akathist of the Heavenly Father by Father Saint Nil Dorobanțu

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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December 12, 2025

Orthodox Akathists

Akathist of the Most Holy Name of Jesus by Saint Nikodemos the Hagiorite

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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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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November 17, 2025

American Life, Economics & Finance, Online Orthodoxy, Prayer and Spirituality

The Narrow Way is Always Narrower Than You Think

Is true Orthodoxy is far stricter and more uncompromising than most modern believers imagine? This article challenges popular notions of a “broad” or “reasonable” Orthodoxy that accommodates worldly values, progressive theology, or relaxed spiritual discipline.

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November 2, 2025

Roman Catholic Church, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message

Part V of the Western Series: Guilt, Suffering, Sickness and Death

Is God angry, aloof, and looking to punish mankind with illness and death for our sins? Or is God love? How can we understand all this in an authentically Christian way?

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October 29, 2025

Comparative Religion, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message, Theology

Part IV of the Western Series: The Remedy for Sin

What is sin? We must first understand that, before we can understand how we reconcile with God to grow in His likeness.

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October 17, 2025

Comparative Religion, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message

Part III of the Western Series: Falling for the Fruit of Spiritual Adultery

What was the nature of man as created by God? Why did man fall, and why was the forbidden tree even in Eden? Why did sin bring death, and what is the true nature of temptation?

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