The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete
As chanted on Monday of the First Week On Monday of the First Week of Lent, during Great Compline, after Ps.69, the Canon is sung. The Eirmosi are sung twice, at the beginning and end of each Song. Before each…
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Canon to the Holy and Righteous Nun-Martyrs Elizabeth and Barbara
Ode 1 Hiermos: Having passed over the water as on dry land and escaped Egyptʼs evils, the Israelites cried aloud: «Unto God our Deliverer let us sing.» Holy Saints Elizabeth and Barbara, Pray to God for us! Open my lips,…
Canon in Honour of the Saints of Britain
ODE ONE Saints of Britain, pray to God for us. The sea became dry land for the Hosts of Israel Who passed over singing the song of salvation: And in the midst of these northern waters The numberless saints of…
Canons of the Lord, the Theotokos, and the Guardian Angel, arranged to be chanted together.
The Canons for Holy Communion Chanted by pious Orthodox Christians in preparation for Holy Communion ODE I Eirmos: In the deep of old the infinite Power overwhelmed Pharaoh’s whole army. But the incarnate Word annihilated pernicious sin. Exceedingly glorious is…
Canon of Repentance
Song 1. Tone 6. Eirmos: When Israel walked on foot in the sea as on dry land, on seeing their pursuer Pharaoh drowned, they cried: Let us sing to God a song of victory. Have mercy on me, O God,…
Canon of the Guardian Angel
Troparion: O Angel of God, my holy Guardian, keep my life in the fear of Christ God, strengthen my mind in the true way and wound my soul with heavenly love, so that guided by Thee, I may obtain the…
Canon of the Most Holy Theotokos
Troparia, tone 4: Let us, sinful and humbled, now earnestly run to the Mother of God, and let us fall down in repentance, crying from the depth of our soul: O Lady, help, have compassion on us! Make haste, we…
CANON To our Lord Jesus Christ. Tone 2
Song 1. Eirmos: In the deep of old the infinite Power overwhelmed Pharaoh’s whole army. But the Incarnate Word annihilated pernicious sin. Exceedingly glorious is the Lord, for gloriously has He been glorified. Sweetest Jesus, save us. Troparia: Sweetest Jesus…
Akathist hymn To the Venerable Nilus, Wonderworker of Sora
Kontakion I For thee, the chosen conqueror of noetic foes, who spurned the false world and carnal pleasures, and, following the words of the psalmist, sought God in the wilderness, have we composed praises. As thou hast boldness before the…
AKATHIST HYMN TO THEHOLY & RIGHTEOUS JULIANA THE MERCIFUL,OF THE VILLAGE OF LAZAREVO
Kontakion I O righteous and merciful Juliana, who wast chosen by God, and amidst worldly cares didst in thy soul live in Christ, as in heaven; and who didst abide in great stillness, loving silence within thy heart! Glorifying the…
Akathist to Blessed Father Seraphim Rose
Kontakion 1 Chosen vessel of Christ, Blessed Father Seraphim, we offer to thee a song of thanksgiving and praise, as we contemplate thy God-pleasing activity and sacrifice. As you now behold the risen Lord, on His throne of glory, you…
Akathist to The Martyr Tsar Nicholas II, Emperor of all Russia
Kontakion 1 O passion-bearer chosen from birth, Christian love incarnate: we chant hymns of praise to thee, as one who loved thy homeland more than all the good things of this world. As thou hast boldness before the Lord, enlighten…
Akathist to Saints Theodore the Great Martyrs of Christ, Saint Theodore the Commander and Saint Theodore the Recruit
Kontakion 1 The famed great martyrs of the faith, and the joyous lights that noetically beautify the firmament, as true members of the Church, and richly pouring forth rivers of miracles, Saints Theodore, O faithful, let us praise, as we…
Akathist to Saint 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 affliction. We therefore honor your sacred memory with hymns of praise. Help us against our enemies,…
Akathist to Saint Tikhon (Patriarch) of Moscow
Kontakion 1 To thee, the steadfast champion of the Holy Orthodox Faith, do we, thy spiritual children, offer hymns of praise and thanksgiving, mindful of the many benefactions which thou hast bestowed upon us. As thou hast great boldness before…
Akathist to Saint Theophan the Recluse
Kontakion 1 O luminary of the Church of Russia, chosen by the Lord, excellent ascetic and true servant of Christ, divinely wise and holy hierarch Theophan! We praise thee with love and honour the struggles and labours whereby thou didst…
Akathist to Saint Tamara, Queen of Georgia
Kontakion 1 Chosen from the ancient dynasty of the kings of the Bagratids, a wonderful Georgian country decoration and conqueror of Islam, and the widespread dissemination of the Christian faith to the planting lady, temples, fortresses and monasteries, and the…
Akathist to Saint Spyridon of Trimythous, the Wonderworker
Kontakion 1 O holy hierarch and wonderworker Spyridon, who hast been glorified by the Lord! Celebrating now thy most honoured memory, with tenderness we cry out to thee, as one who art able greatly to assist us with Christ Who…