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":    • Akathist: The Online Dictionary of Orthodo...  
The Akathist in Praise of God's Creation (akathist of thanksgiving): https://www.goarch.org/-/akathist-in-...
An akathist for those who have fallen asleep: https://www.akathists.com/specific-oc...
An article introducing the first akathist: https://www.goarch.org/akathisthymn
A list of akathists: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-d...
A website full of akathists: https://www.akathists.com
Another list of Akathists (in multiple languages): https://orthodoxchristianakathists.wo...
A recording of the Akathist to the Theotokos:    • The Akathist to the Theotokos  
A channel full of akathists:    / @bookofakathists  

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