The Akathist Hymn is an extensive lyric poem of unparalleled beauty, dedicated to Christ, the Virgin Mary or a particular saint. The name derives from the fact that during the chanting of the hymn, or sometimes the whole service, the congregation is expected to remain standing in reverence, without sitting down (ἀ-, a-, "without, not" and κάθισις, káthisis, "sitting"), except for the aged or infirm. It is a literary and ecclesiastic monument erected by man during a moment of inspiration for the purpose of exalting his faith and expressing his gratitude to an image whom he considers “The shining throne of the Almighty”. By this token man indirectly gives also thanks to his Creator for having endowed him with His image and likeness, giving him the opportunity to struggle towards theosis (transfigurement).
AkathistsAkathists to Christ
Akathist- Lord Jesus Christ click here
Akathist- Sweetest Jesus click here
Akathist- Divine Passion of Christ click here
Akathist- Resurrection of Christ click here
Akathists to the Mother of God
Akathist- Most-Holy Theotokos click here
Akathist- Mother of God 'She who Heals' click here
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Akathist- Mother of God 'Seeker of the Perishing' click here
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Akathist- Pochayiv Icon of the Mother of God click here
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Akathists to Various Saints
Akathist- Saint Andrew, the First-Called Apostle click here
Akathist- Holy Greatmartyr George click here
Akathist- Venerable Job, Abbot of Pochayiv click here
Akathist- Saint Luke of Crimea click here
Akathist- St. Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia click here
Akathist- Holy Greatmartyr Panteleimon click here
