Introduction to Akathists

One of the most beloved forms of prayer in the Orthodox Church, the "akathist" or "standing hymn" dates back over a thousand years LINKS: A short definition of "akathist": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDj7DL9dzmI The Akathist in Praise of God's Creation (akathist of thanksgiving): https://www.goarch.org/-/akathist-in-praise-of-gods-creation An akathist for those who have fallen asleep: https://www.akathists.com/specific-occasions-and-other/for-the-repose-of-those-who-have-fallen-asleep/ An article introducing the first akathist: https://www.goarch.org/akathisthymn A list of akathists: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/akathists A website full of akathists: https://www.akathists.com Another list of Akathists (in multiple languages): https://orthodoxchristianakathists.wordpress.com A recording of the Akathist to the Theotokos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2IYzQ2Ava4 A channel full of akathists: https://www.youtube.com/@UCWrHb78pcdbT_3--xSQyGog Our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries are supporters of Patristix and working on helping the future of Orthodoxy: https://www.theoym.org We still need your ongoing help in getting Patristix to a sustainable place so we can make even MORE content like it, freely available to everyone. Consider supporting us here: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/