November 23, 2017 The Akathist of Thanksgiving: “Glory to God for All Things” This Akathist, also called the “Akathist of Thanksgiving,” was composed by Protopresbyter Gregory Petrov shortly before his death in a prison camp in…
October 13, 2017 Akathist to the Protection of the Mother Of God Kontakion 1 O Chosen by the pre-eternal God, Queen of heaven and earth higher than all creation, who hast in days past entered praying…
September 22, 2017 Akathist to the Holy and Righteous Joachim and Anna Kontakion 1 To the holy and righteous Joachim and Anna, forbears of Christ and elect among the human race, who gave birth to the…
August 9, 2017 Akathist to the Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon Kontakion 1 Chosen passion-bearer of Christ and gracious healer,who freely grantest healing to the sick, we praise thee in songs as ourprotector.As thou hast…
July 11, 2017 Akathist Hymn to Apostle Peter and Apostle Paul Kontakion 1 Our Lord said of Himself: I am the Good Shepherd. To you the Chief Apostle Peter, He said: If you love Me,…
February 7, 2017 Akathist to St. Ksenia (Xenia) of St. Petersburg Kontakion 1 Blessed Mother Xenia, Holy Fool for the sake of Christ, you elected to undergo the struggle of patience and the suffering of…
November 21, 2016 Akathist to Archangel Michael Kontakion 1 Chosen captain of the heavenly hosts and defender of mankind, we – delivered by you from afflictions -offer this hymn of…
October 26, 2016 Akathist to the Icon of the Mother of God of Iveron Kontakion 1 O chosen Champion, Our Lady the Mother of God, we thy servants bring thee a song of praise, bearing as it…
July 7, 2016 Akathist to Saint John, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord Kontakion I Chosen from days of old to be the Forerunner and Baptist of Christ God, the Saviour of the world, Divinely-praised John, while…
May 18, 2016 Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos of the Inexhaustible Chalice Kontakion 1 A wonderful and marvellous healing has been given to us by your holy icon, O sovereign Lady Theotokos. By its appearance we…
