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Composed by St. Nikolai (Velimirovich)
Translated from the Serbian book “Акатист Исусу Победитељу Смрти” (reprint edition of the manuscript, 1923) published by Interklima, (Vrnjci 2002/3), and published in English with the latter’s kind permission.
No. 9 of St. Paisius Orthodox Monastery Series
“This particular service, although entitled by St. Nikolai as an ‘Akathist,’ is actually a collection containing all the texts which typically belong to the daily cycle of services. It begins with stichera and other hymns appointed for Vespers and continues through the service of Orthros. After the sixth ode of the canon, the author introduces the akathist, composed of twelve kontakia and twelve ikoi. Following the akathist, the canon continues with odes seven, eight and nine, and the remaining hymns of Orthros. The name ‘Akathist’ refers neither to the poetical nor musical form of this poem but to the standing position of those who participate in the service. [...]The main theme of the Akathist is, of course, the resurrection of Christ. Through Bishop Nikolai’s theological clarity, philosophical sharpness and poetical originality—all of which were inspired through his deep spiritual experience—this Akathist uniquely represents the particular era in which he was preaching the risen Word of God to thirsting Christian souls. Using the elements of the old and masterfully combining them with the contemporary sparks of his God-given talents, he has given the Orthodox world a golden coin of theology expressed in a poetical way, thus proving that the era of liturgical and theological creativity never ceases.”
—“Preface to the English Edition”
CONTENTS
Preface to the English Edition
Concerning the Original Manuscript
CANON
First Tone. Ode One. Irmos
Ode Three. Irmos
Ode Four. Irmos
Ode Five. Irmos
Ode Six. Irmos
AKATHIST
Kontakion One
Ikos One
Kontakion Two
The Choir of Angels
Ikos Two
Kontakion Three
The Choir of Archangels
Ikos Three
Kontakion Four
The Choir of Principalities
Ikos Four
Kontakion Five
The Choir of Powers
Ikos Five
Kontakion Six
The Choir of Authorities
Ikos Six
Kontakion Seven
The Choir of Dominions
Ikos Seven
Kontakion Eight
The Choir of Cherubim
Ikos Eight
Kontakion Nine
The Choir of the Seraphim
Ikos Nine
Kontakion Ten
The Choir of Thrones
Ikos Ten
Kontakion Eleven
The Choir of Saints and Martyrs
Ikos Eleven
Kontakion Twelve
The Choir of the Holy Virgin with the Virgins
Ikos Twelve
Kontakion Thirteen
The Choir of Heaven and Earth
Ode Seven. Irmos
Ode Eight. Irmos
Ode Nine. Irmos
[Vespers]
Item Number: BKSP769
Publication Data: Safford, AZ: St. Paisius Monastery, 2009
Format: softcover
Number of Pages: 44
Dimensions (l × w × h): 21.5 cm × 14.0 cm × 0.3 cm
Additional Information: two-color printing, black-and-white illustrations
$5.95 (USD)
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