What is an akathist
Akathist is one of the genres of church hymnography. These chants are of a laudatory and grateful nature and are dedicated to the Lord (for example, an akathist to the Sweetest Jesus), the Mother of God, one or another saint or angel. There are also akathists in honor of church holidays and miraculous icons of the Mother of God. The word “akathist” is of Greek origin and is translated as “non-seated,” that is, “a song performed while standing, not sitting.” Akathists should also be listened to while standing during the service.
Byzantine mosaic of Jesus Christ
All akathists have the same structure. They contain 12 ikos (large stanzas) and 13 kontakia (small stanzas). In the kontakion the theme is only indicated, but in the ikos it is developed. Therefore, ikos always follows after the kontakion and cannot be read independently of it. Each ikos ends with twelve praises (hairetisms) of the person in whose honor the akathist was composed.
All Hayretisms begin with the word “Rejoice” - this is how the person praying directly addresses the saint being sung. In Church Slavonic, “Rejoice” means greeting, not a call to joy. These praises make up the bulk of the akathist. The kontakia ends with the exclamation “Hallelujah!”, which means “Praise God!”
Archpriest Maxim Kozlov says that
“The akathist expresses a dogmatic and poetic contemplation of a miracle.”
The priest calls the akathist a “verbal icon” of a holy person or blessed event.
Prayer to Our Lord Jesus Christ
To You, Lord, the only Good and Unforgettable Evil One, I confess my sins, I fall down crying to You, unworthy: I have sinned, Lord, I have sinned and am not worthy to look up to the heights of heaven from the multitude of iniquities. For my sake. But, my Lord, Lord, grant me tears of tenderness, the only Blessed and Merciful One, as I beseech Thee with them, to be cleansed before the end from all sin: it is a terrible and terrible place for the Imam to pass through. and, bodies separated, and a multitude of gloomy and inhuman [] demons will disappear [], and no one will help or deliver. Thus I bow to Your goodness, do not betray me to those who offend me, below let my enemies boast about me, Good Lord, below let them say: You came into our hands, and You were betrayed to us. Neither, Lord, do not forget Your bounties and do not repay me for my iniquities, and do not turn Your face away from me: but You, Lord, punish [instruct] me, both with mercy and bounty. Let my enemy not rejoice over me, but extinguish [stop] his reproaches [threats] against me and abolish all his actions, and give me a blameless [honest] path to You, Good Lord: even if I have sinned, I will not resort to another doctor , and do not stretch out my hand to a foreign god, do not deny my prayer, but hear me with Your goodness and strengthen my heart with Your fear, and may Your grace be upon me, Lord, I Like fire, burn up the unclean thoughts in me. For you are, Lord, light, more than any light; joy, more than any joy; repose, more than any repose; true life and salvation that endures forever and ever, amen.
Our akathist to the Sweetest Jesus is an imitation of the akathist to the Mother of God and, undoubtedly, was translated from Greek; but it did not come into use by the Greek Church, and its original is unknown. In our country, for the first time, an akathist to the Sweetest Jesus was published in the Kiev edition of the “all-week” akathists in 1697. The Holy Synod reacted to it with restraint, and in 1727 instructed the rector of the Kiev-Pechersk monastery, “with other learned and skilled people,” to examine it and correct it, and drew attention to the beginning of the 11th ikos, where about the Lord God Himself, according to example of the akathist to the Mother of God, it was printed: “Svetopri e
I am the Lamp,” whereas “He Himself is the Light-Giver.”
As a result, the indicated place was corrected to “Light of
the Lamp.” It is unknown who and when exactly our akathist was compiled.
the sweetest _
, γλυκύτατος - most kind, most beloved, also the meekest. Wed. German süsses Kind, etc.
By analogy with other parallel passages, it must be assumed that in the Greek text here stood περιεργία, translated into Church Slavonic despondency.
Περιεργία = πολυπραγμοσύνη, ματαιότης - this is fussiness, doing unnecessary, useless, vain things.
The word vanity
is more on the same order as passions and temptation than
despondency.
d and vnuyu.
The kontakia and ikos of our Akathist begin with the same words as the corresponding kontakia and ikos of the Akathist to the Mother of God.
The 7th Ikos of the latter begins with the words: “A new creation, νέαν ἔδειξε κτίσιν.” The translator of our akathist understood and translated the adjective νέος the same way as we did, that is, not new,
but
marvelous, extraordinary
. See note above. 18 to the Akathist to the Mother of God.
Here, of course, you need to read “East about
of
the East " as "forever and ever", and not "forever
and
ever".
The genitive case of a single-meaning and single-root name shows that these names should be taken in the full sense of the word,
with all the features that can be represented in the general scope of the concept.
Such doubling constitutes, as it were, a superlative degree in the concept of a noun, for example: forever and ever, King of kings, King of kings and Lord of lords, feast of feasts
.
Wed. Russian day-day
.
Source:
Prayers and chants of the Orthodox prayer book (for the laity), with translation into Russian, explanations and notes by Nikolai Nakhimov. St. Petersburg, Synodal Printing House, 1912
History of the Akathist
For a long time, an akathist was a name given to a specific and unique chant dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos. He is also called the Great Akathist. The author of this work is not reliably known. Presumably, he was Roman the Sweet Singer, an early Christian saint, the author of many liturgical hymns.
The first akathist was created no later than the 6th century AD. And at the beginning of the 7th century, a new introduction was compiled for him, beginning with the words “To the Chosen Voivode.” It is imbued with a victorious mood and gratitude to the Mother of God. The change in the beginning of the first akathist is associated with the deliverance of Constantinople from the invasion of Avar and Slavic tribes in 626.
Later, many different imitations of the Great Akathist appeared, dedicated to other sacred personalities. Among them is an akathist to Jesus Christ. Since then, the word “akathist” has come to designate not a specific monument of church hymn-making, but an entire genre of spiritual chants. The Byzantine patriarchs Isidore I and Philotheus made a significant contribution to the development of the genre.
Akathists became popular in Russia in the 19th century. During the persecution of the Church in the USSR, they received special recognition. This is due to the fact that akathists could be read by any believer independently, without a priest. The wide dissemination of these chants was also facilitated by their small volumes and ease of perception.
When akathists are sung
The Church Charter prescribes the singing of the Akathist to the Mother of God on the fifth Saturday of Great Lent. During the celebration of the Passion, the Akathist to the Divine Passion of Christ is sung. Also, akathists are often included in other services (for example, prayers).
Akathists are also used by Orthodox Christians in home prayer. They are read to express joy and gratitude to God or a saint. Also, these texts are turned to in difficult moments to ask for help from the Lord, the Mother of God or a certain saint.
Akathist is “a song imbued with the spirit of cheerfulness and joy” (A. Popov, “Orthodox Russian Akathists”). Therefore, it attracts every prayerful soul thirsting for encouragement and consolation.
Akathist to the Sweetest Jesus
The most ancient manuscript with an akathist to the Sweetest Jesus dates back to the 13th century. The author of this work is unknown, but its creation is associated with Athonite monasticism. The chant was translated into Slavic in the 14th century. The Akathist to the Sweetest Jesus is considered one of the most touching, since it is dedicated to the Savior and His atoning sacrifice. The earthly life of Christ is described in detail and enthusiastically, His love for mankind, humility and meekness are praised.
Akathist to the Sweetest Jesus is considered an effective prayer remedy for despondency and sinful thoughts.
“Attentive prayer, especially in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ... exposes the serpent in the depths of the heart and, wounding it, encourages it to move” (Complete Collection of the Works of St. Ignatius Brianchaninov, volume 2).
The akathist to the Lord Jesus Christ is permeated with a grateful and repentant mood. His solemn lines spiritually encourage the Christian, strengthening his faith and trust in God. It is customary to read the last prayer of the akathist on one’s knees.
“Let everyone beg for bounties! Let him strike only at the door of the Lord. The Lord will answer him with sincere love” (Creations of St. Ephraim the Syrian, volume 2).
Why is the akathist called the Sweetest?
No one knows the author of this song of praise, for the men of God did not seek glory for themselves, but humbly labored to praise Jesus Christ. Historians suggest that its author could be Saint Hesychius, who always emphasized the importance of Orthodox prayer in the life of every person. He believed that words spoken with sincere faith were the way to miracles.
The Akathist was named for the following reason: The Lord is Love. It is He who gives happiness and joy to those who turn to Him. This is where the name comes from.
INTERESTING: The Crucifixion of Christ.
Akathist to the Sweetest Jesus in Church Slavonic with Russian translation
Akathist to our sweetest Lord Jesus Christ
Kontakion 1
Chosen by the Voivod and the Lord, hell to the winner, as if he were delivered from eternal death, I will sing praises to You, Your creation and servant; but, as if you have unspeakable mercy, free me from all troubles, calling:
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Ikos 1
O Creator of angels and the Lord of strength, open my perplexed mind and tongue to the praise of Your most pure name, as you opened the ears and tongue of the deaf and humming ancients, and The call goes like this:
Wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels; Most powerful Jesus, deliverance for our first parents.
Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs; Glorious Jesus, king of strength.
Beloved Jesus, the fulfillment of the prophets; Precious Jesus, the martyrs of the fortress.
Quiet Jesus, joy to the monks; Most merciful Jesus, sweetness of the elders.
Most merciful Jesus, abstinence among fasters; Most sweet Jesus, joy of the venerables.
Most honorable Jesus, chastity of virgins; Eternal Jesus, salvation of sinners.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 2
Seeing the green widow weeping, the Lord, as if you were moved with compassion then, you raised her son for burial; Have mercy on me too, O Lover of mankind, and resurrect my soul, killed by sin, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 2
Philip seeks the ununderstood mind, Lord, show us the Father, verb; You come to him: you have been with Me for so long, have you not known that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father? Meanwhile, Unexplored, I call to You with fear:
Jesus, Eternal God; Jesus, the most powerful King.
Jesus, the long-suffering Master; Jesus, most merciful Savior.
Jesus, my most gracious guardian; Jesus, cleanse my sins.
Jesus, take away my iniquities; Jesus, let go of my iniquities.
Jesus, my hope, do not forsake me; Jesus, my helper, do not deny me.
Jesus, my Creator, do not forget me; Jesus, my Shepherd, do not destroy me.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 3
You have clothed the Apostles with power from on high, O Jesus, who sit in Jerusalem, the clothed men and men, naked of all good works, with the warmth of Your Holy Spirit, and let us sing to You with love. : Alleluia.
Ikos 3
You have the riches of mercy, O publicans and sinners, and you have called the unbelievers, O Jesus; Do not despise me today, who is like them, but, like a valuable ointment, accept this song:
Jesus, invincible power; Jesus, endless mercy.
Jesus, most radiant beauty; Jesus, love unspeakable.
Jesus, Son of the Living God; Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Jesus, hear me when I was conceived in iniquity; Jesus, cleanse me from the sins of the one I was born.
Jesus, teach me what is unnecessary; Jesus, lighten the dark for me.
Jesus, cleanse the unclean meat; Jesus, lift up the prodigal.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 4
Having a storm within with doubtful thoughts, Peter drowned; Having seen Thee in the flesh, Jesus, and walking on the waters, He knew Thee as the true God and, having received the hand of salvation, said: Alleluia.
Ikos 4
Hearing the blind One passing by, O Lord, he cried out: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! And having called, you opened his eyes. Enlighten with Your mercy the eyes of the mental heart and me, crying out to You and saying:
Jesus, Creator on high; Jesus, Redeemer of the lower ones.
Jesus, hell to the consumer; Jesus, decorator of all creation.
Jesus, the Comforter of my soul; Jesus, enlightener of my mind.
Jesus, my heart is glad; Jesus, health to my body.
Jesus, my Savior, save me; Jesus, my light, enlighten me.
Jesus, deliver me from all torment; Jesus, save me, unworthy.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 5
With the Bountiful Blood, as You redeemed us of old from the legal oath, O Jesus, free us from the snare, from which the serpent has bound us with carnal passions and lustful obsessions , and with evil despondency, crying out to Ty: Alleluia.
Ikos 5
Having seen the youth of Judaism in the form of humanity, Who created by the hand of man, and understood Him as the Lord, striving with branches to please Him, hosanna was crying out. We bring a song to Thee, saying:
Jesus, true God; Jesus, Son of David.
Jesus, most glorious King; Jesus, Lamb without blemish.
Jesus, the wonderful Shepherd; Jesus, my guardian in my youth.
Jesus, the feeder of my youth; Jesus, praise in my old age.
Jesus, there is hope in my death; Jesus, live after my death.
Jesus, my consolation is in Your judgment; Jesus, my desire, do not put me to shame then.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 6
Preacher of God-bearing prophecies and fulfilling verbs, Jesus, you appeared on earth and you lived with mankind, and you took away our illnesses, and with your wounds we were healed. up, sing with your voice: Alleluia.
Ikos 6
The universal enlightenment of Thy truth has dawned, and the flattery of demons has been driven away: for idols, O our Savior, do not tolerate Thy fortress, fallen one. We, having received salvation, cry out to Ty:
Jesus, truly, flattery drives away; Jesus, the light that exceeds all lordships.
Jesus, King, overcome all strengths; Jesus, God, remain in mercy.
Jesus, Animal Bread, satisfy my hunger; Jesus, fountain of understanding, give drink to the thirsty.
Jesus, robe of joy, clothe me who is mortal; Jesus, cover of joy, cover me unworthy.
Jesus, giver of those who ask, grant me mourning for my sins; Jesus, finder of those who seek, find my soul.
Jesus, the opener, open my accursed heart; Jesus, Redeemer of sinners, cleanse my iniquities.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 7
Although the hidden secret from the ages has been revealed, like a sheep was led to the slaughter, O Jesus, and like a lamb straight from its shearer was silent, and like God rose from the dead, and you ascended into heaven with glory, and you raised us up with us, calling: Alleluia.
Ikos 7
The Creator showed a wondrous thing, the Creator appeared to us: without seed he was incarnate from the Virgin, from the tomb, without breaking the seal, he rose again, and to the apostle, the door closed, with the flesh below. Even though it’s amazing, let’s sing:
Jesus, the unfathomable Word; Jesus, the unseen Word.
Jesus, incomprehensible power; Jesus, wisdom unthinkable.
Jesus, indescribable Deity; Jesus, innumerable dominion.
Jesus, the invincible kingdom; Jesus, endless dominion.
Jesus, the highest fortress; Jesus, eternal power.
Jesus, my Creator, have mercy on me; Jesus, my Savior, save me.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 8
Seeing God in a strange way, let us withdraw from the vanity of the world and place our minds on the Divine. For this reason, God came down to earth, so that He may raise us to heaven, crying out to Him: Alleluia.
Ikos 8
The One who is innumerable has always been in the things below, and in no way departed from the things above, when He willed us for the sake of suffering, and by His death put to death our death, and by His resurrection He gave life to those who sing:
Jesus, sweetness of heart; Jesus, bodily fortress.
Jesus, spiritual lordship; Jesus, you are quick and smart.
Jesus, joyful conscience; Jesus, known hope.
Jesus, eternal memory; Jesus, high praise.
Jesus, my glory is exalted; Jesus, my desire, do not deny me.
Jesus, my Shepherd, seek me; Jesus, my Savior, save me.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 9
All angelic nature ceaselessly glorifies Your holy name, Jesus, in heaven: Holy, Holy, Holy, crying out; We, sinners on earth, cry out with mortal lips: Alleluia.
Ikos 9
We see the branches of many things like voiceless fish about You, Jesus, our Savior: they are perplexed by the words, how do the immutable God and perfect man abide? We, marveling at the mystery, cry out faithfully:
Jesus, Eternal God; Jesus, King of kings.
Jesus, Lord of those who own; Jesus, Judge of the living and the dead.
Jesus, the hope of the unreliable; Jesus, comfort to those who mourn.
Jesus, glory to the poor; Jesus, do not judge me based on my deeds.
Jesus, cleanse me according to Your mercy; Jesus, take away despondency from me.
Jesus, enlighten my thoughts of heart; Jesus, give me mortal remembrance.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 10
Although to save the world, from the East to the East, to the dark West - you came to our nature, you humbled yourself to death; Therefore Your name is exalted above every name, and from all the tribes of heaven and earth hear: Alleluia.
Ikos 10
Eternal King, Comforter, true Christ, cleanse us from all filthiness, as you cleansed the ten lepers, and heal us, as you healed the money-loving soul of Zacchaeus publican, let us cry out to Ty, calling with emotion:
Jesus, incorruptible treasure; Jesus, inexhaustible wealth.
Jesus, strong food; Jesus, inexhaustible drink.
Jesus, the garments of the poor; Jesus, intercession for widows.
Jesus, protector of the orphans; Jesus, help those who labor.
Jesus, teacher of strangers; Jesus, the helmsman of the sailors.
Jesus, calm the stormy times; Jesus God, raise up me, fallen.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 11
I bring all-compassionate singing to Thee, unworthy, I cry to Thee like a Canaanite: Jesus, have mercy on me; not a daughter, but a flesh that is enraged by fierce passions and burned with rage, and grant healing to the cry of Ty: Alleluia.
Ikos 11
Give light to those who live in the darkness of foolishness; first of all, persecute you, Paul, instill in the power of the wise voice of God and understand spiritual quickness; Enlighten the chest and the dark apple of the soul, calling:
Jesus, my mighty King; Jesus, my most powerful God.
Jesus, my most immortal Lord; Jesus, my most glorious Creator.
Jesus, my good Teacher; Jesus, my most generous Shepherd.
Jesus, my most merciful Lord; Jesus, my most merciful Savior.
Jesus, enlighten my feelings, darkened by passions; Jesus, heal my body, enfeebled by sins.
Jesus, cleanse my mind from vain thoughts; Jesus, keep my heart from the lusts of the evil one.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 12
Give me grace, all debts to the decider, Jesus, and accept me, repentant, as you accepted Peter, who rejected You, and call me, despondent, as Paul of old , persecuting Ty, and hear me, crying to Ty: Alleluia.
Ikos 12
Singing Your inhumanity, we praise You all, and we believe with Thomas that You are the Lord and God, who sits with the Father and who can judge the living and the dead. Then grant me standing on my right hand, crying out:
Jesus, Eternal King, have mercy on me; Jesus, fragrant flower, scent me.
Jesus, beloved warmth, warm me; Jesus, eternal temple, cover me.
Jesus, bright robe, adorn me; Jesus, honest bead, shine upon me.
Jesus, precious stone, enlighten me; Jesus, sun of righteousness, illuminate me.
Jesus, holy light, shine upon me; Jesus, deliver me from mental and physical illnesses.
Jesus, take me out of the opposing hand; Jesus, release me from unquenchable fire and other eternal torments.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 13
Oh, sweet and all-generous Jesus! Accept this little prayer of ours, as you have accepted two mites of widows, and preserve your heritage from enemies visible and invisible, from foreign invasion, from illness and famine, from all cue of tribulation and mortal wounds, and the coming torment of all who cry out to Ty: Alleluia .
This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and the 1st kontakion.
Ikos 1
O Creator of angels and the Lord of strength, open my perplexed mind and tongue to the praise of Your most pure name, as you opened the ears and tongue of the deaf and humming ancients, and The call goes like this:
Wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels; Most powerful Jesus, deliverance for our first parents.
Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs; Glorious Jesus, king of strength.
Beloved Jesus, the fulfillment of the prophets; Precious Jesus, the martyrs of the fortress.
Quiet Jesus, joy to the monks; Most merciful Jesus, sweetness of the elders.
Most merciful Jesus, abstinence among fasters; Most sweet Jesus, joy of the venerables.
Most honorable Jesus, chastity of virgins; Eternal Jesus, salvation of sinners.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 1
Chosen by the Voivod and the Lord, hell to the winner, as if he were delivered from eternal death, I will sing praises to You, Your creation and servant; but, as if you have unspeakable mercy, free me from all troubles, calling:
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Prayer
Master Lord Jesus Christ, my God, for the sake of Your unspeakable love for mankind, at the end of the ages, be clothed in flesh by the Ever-Virgin Mary, I glorify Your saving providence for me. nie, Thy servant, Master; I will sing songs to You, because for the Father’s sake I have known You; I will bless You, for whose sake the Holy Spirit has come into the world; I bow to Your flesh, the Most Pure Mother, who served such a terrible secret; I praise Your angelic faces, as the singers and servants of Your Majesty; I bless the Forerunner John, who baptized You, O Lord; I honor the prophets who proclaimed You, I glorify Your holy apostles; I triumph and the martyrs, and I glorify Your priests; I worship Your venerables, and I cherish all Your righteous ones. This and that many and ineffable face of the Divine I bring into prayer to You, the all-generous God, Thy servant, and for this sake I ask forgiveness for my sins, even grant me all For the sake of your saints, more abundant than your holy bounties, for blessed are you forever. Amen.
Akathist to the Sweetest Jesus in Russian
Kontakion 1
Supreme Voivode and Lord, conqueror of hell! Having gotten rid of eternal death, I dedicate songs of praise to You, I, Your creation and servant. But you, having inexplicable mercy, free me from all misfortunes, crying out: “Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.”
Ikos 1
Creator of Angels and Lord of the Heavenly Powers! Open my weak mind and loosen my tongue to the praise of Your most pure name, as You once opened the ears of the deaf and tongue-tied, and he spoke, thus exclaiming: Wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels; Most powerful Jesus, deliverance of the first parents. Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs; Glorious Jesus, strengthening of kings. Beloved Jesus, fulfillment of the prophets; Wonderful Jesus, fortress of martyrs. Jesus is very quiet, the monks are joyful; Most merciful Jesus, delight of the elders. Most merciful Jesus, fasters abstinence; Most sweet Jesus, joy of the saints. Jesus of all honor, virgin chastity; Jesus is eternal, salvation of sinners. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 2
Having once seen a widow weeping bitterly, Lord, You, having mercy, raised her son, who was being carried for burial, and raised him up; So have mercy on me, O Lover of Mankind, and resurrect my soul, killed by sins, crying out: Alleluia!
Ikos 2
Seeking to know the inaccessible to knowledge, “Lord, show us the Father,” said Philip. You told him: “Having been with Me for so long, have you not realized that the Father is in Me and I in the Father?” Therefore, Incomprehensible One, I cry out to You with fear: Jesus, Eternal God; Jesus, the most powerful King. Jesus, the long-suffering Lord; Jesus, most merciful Savior. Jesus, my most gracious Guardian; Jesus, cleanse my sins. Jesus, blot out my iniquities; Jesus, let go of my iniquities. Jesus, my hope, do not leave me; Jesus, my helper, do not reject me. Jesus, my creator, do not forget me; Jesus, my shepherd, do not destroy me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 3
Having clothed the Apostles who were in Jerusalem with power from above, Jesus, clothe me, who have no good works, with the warmth of Your Holy Spirit and let me sing to You with love: Alleluia!
Ikos 3
Having an abundance of mercy, You called publicans, sinners, and unbelievers, O Jesus; Do not now despise me, who is like them, but, as a valuable ointment, accept this song: Jesus, invincible power; Jesus, endless mercy. Jesus, most radiant beauty; Jesus, love unspeakable. Jesus, Son of the living God; Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner. Jesus, hear me, conceived in iniquity; Jesus, cleanse me, born in sins. Jesus, teach me, indecent one; Jesus, illuminate me, the dark one. Jesus, cleanse me, the filthy one; Jesus, bring me back, lost. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 4
Having a storm of doubtful thoughts in himself, Peter drowned; but seeing You, Jesus, walking in the flesh on the waters, recognized the true God in You and, having received the hand of salvation, exclaimed: Hallelujah!
Ikos 4
When the blind man heard that You, Lord, were passing by on the road, he cried out: “Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me!” And having called him, You opened his eyes. Enlighten with Your mercy the eyes of the spiritual heart of my heart, crying out to You and saying: Jesus, creator of the heavenly Powers; Jesus, earthly redeemer. Jesus, the destroyer of the underworld; Jesus, the organizer of all creation. Jesus, comforter of my soul; Jesus, enlightener of my mind. Jesus, my heart is glad; Jesus, health to my body. Jesus, my Savior, save me; Jesus, my light, enlighten me. Jesus, deliver me from all torment; Jesus, save me, unworthy. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 5
Just as You once redeemed us from the curse of the law, Jesus, with your shed divine blood, so now free us from the net in which the serpent entangled us with carnal passions, and fornication, and evil despondency, crying out to You: Alleluia!
Ikos 5
The Jewish children, seeing in human form the Creator of man with His hand and understanding the Lord in Him, hastened with branches to greet Him, “Hosanna!” proclaiming. We bring you a song, saying: Jesus, true God; Jesus, Son of David. Jesus, the glorious King; Jesus, the Lamb without blemish. Jesus, the wonderful Shepherd; Jesus, guardian in my childhood. Jesus, my mentor in my youth; Jesus, glory in my old age. Jesus, hope at my death; Jesus, life after my death. Jesus, my comfort is in Your judgment; Jesus, my desire, do not disgrace me then. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 6
Carrying out the sermons and sayings of divinely inspired preachers, Jesus, You, the infinite One, appeared on earth and lived with people, and took upon Yourself our sufferings. Therefore, having been healed by Your stripes, we learned to sing: Alleluia!
Ikos 6
The illumination of Your truth has shone into the universe, and the demonic deception has been dispelled; for the idols, our Savior, could not bear Your power, and fell. We, having received salvation, proclaim to You: Jesus, the truth that drives away deception; Jesus, the light above all lightness. Jesus, the King who overcomes all in strength; Jesus, God full of mercy. Jesus, bread of life, satisfy me who am hungry; Jesus, fountain of reason, give drink to me who is thirsty. Jesus, robe of gladness, clothe me, who perishes; Jesus, cover of joy, cover me, the unworthy. Jesus, giver of those who ask, give me mourning for my sins; Jesus, gain of those who seek, gain my soul. Jesus, who opens to those who knock, open my accursed heart; Jesus, redeemer of sinners, cleanse my iniquities. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 7
Desiring to reveal a secret hidden for centuries, you were led like a sheep to the slaughter, Jesus, and like a lamb before its shearers, you were silent, and like God, you rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven with glory, and raised us up with yourself, shouting : Hallelujah!
Ikos 7
The Creator, who appeared to us, showed an unprecedented action: He was incarnated without a seed from the Virgin, from the tomb, without breaking the seal, rose again and entered the Apostles, with the doors locked, in the flesh. Therefore, in amazement, let us sing: Jesus, the incomprehensible Word; Jesus, the Word, unseen. Jesus, incomprehensible power; Jesus, wisdom unknowable. Jesus, the incomparable Deity; Jesus, dominion incalculable. Jesus, the invincible kingdom; Jesus, endless dominion. Jesus, the highest power; Jesus, eternal power. Jesus, my Creator, have pity on me; Jesus, my Savior, save me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 8
Seeing God who has wonderfully become man, let us leave the vain world and direct our minds to the divine. For this is why God came down to earth, to raise us to heaven, exclaiming to Him: Alleluia!
Ikos 8
He was all in the low countries, and did not leave anything above, immeasurable in number, when he voluntarily suffered for us, and put our death to death by His death, and by resurrection gave life to those who sing: Jesus, sweetness of the heart; Jesus, bodily strength. Jesus, Lord of souls; Jesus, sharpness of mind. Jesus, joy of conscience; Jesus, the hope is certain. Jesus, eternal memory; Jesus, high praise. Jesus, my exalted glory; Jesus, my desire, do not reject me. Jesus, my Shepherd, seek me; Jesus, my Savior, save me. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 9
The whole angelic world unceasingly praises Your most holy name, Jesus, in heaven “Holy, Holy, Holy!” exclaiming; We, sinners, on earth exclaim with mortal lips: Alleluia!
Ikos 9
We see the voiceless fish before You, Jesus, our Savior; for they are unable to explain how You remain unchangeable God and a perfect man. We, marveling at this mystery, exclaim with faith: Jesus, the eternal God; Jesus, King of kings. Jesus, Lord of rulers; Jesus, Judge of the living and the dead. Jesus, hope of the hopeless; Jesus, comfort to those who mourn. Jesus, glory to the poor; Jesus, do not judge me based on my deeds. Jesus, cleanse me according to Your mercy; Jesus, drive away despondency from me. Jesus, enlighten the eyes of my heart; Jesus, give me the memory of death. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 10
Wanting to save the world, You, the Sun shining at sunrise, descended to the dark west of our nature and humbled Yourself to death. Therefore Your name has been exalted above every name, and from all generations of heaven and earth You hear: Alleluia!
Ikos 10
Eternal King, Comforter, true Christ, cleanse us from all filth, as you cleansed the ten lepers, and heal us, as you healed the money-loving soul of Zacchaeus the tax collector, so that we may proclaim to You, crying out in repentance: Jesus, incorruptible treasure; Jesus, inexhaustible wealth. Jesus, strengthening food; Jesus, inexhaustible drink. Jesus, beggars' robe; Jesus, intercession of widows. Jesus, protector of the orphans; Jesus, help in your labors. Jesus, guide of strangers; Jesus, the floating helmsman. Jesus, a quiet refuge for those who endure the storm; Jesus God, raise me up, fallen. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 11
I bring you songs of repentance, I, unworthy, cry out to you like the Canaanite woman: “Jesus, have mercy on me!” For I do not have a daughter, but a flesh heavily possessed by passions and furiously inflamed, and grant healing to the one who proclaims to You: Alleluia!
Ikos 11
You, Lamp, who gives light to those who are in the darkness of ignorance, Paul, who had previously persecuted, heeded the power of the voice of divine wisdom and immediately clarified his soul. So enlighten the darkened eyes of my soul, which exclaims: Jesus, my all-powerful King; Jesus, my God almighty. Jesus, my immortal Lord; Jesus, my glorious Creator. Jesus, my good Teacher; Jesus, my generous Shepherd. Jesus, my most merciful Lord; Jesus, my most merciful Savior. Jesus, enlighten my feelings, darkened by passions; Jesus, heal my body, which is covered with sores of sins. Jesus, cleanse my mind from vain thoughts; Jesus, keep my heart from evil desires. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 12
Grant me the grace of forgiveness, Jesus who forgives all debts, and accept me, repentant, as You accepted Peter, who denied You, and call me, despondent, like Paul once persecuted You, and hear me exclaiming to You: Alleluia!
Ikos 12
Glorifying Your incarnation, we all praise You and believe with Thomas that You are Lord and God, sitting with the Father and coming to judge the living and the dead. Then deign to stand at Your right hand, calling me: Jesus, Eternal King, have mercy on me; Jesus, fragrant flower, fill me with fragrance. Jesus, beloved warmth, warm me; Jesus, eternal temple, cover me; Jesus, bright robe, adorn me; Jesus, pearl of great price, shine upon me. Jesus, precious stone, enlighten me; Jesus, sun of righteousness, shine on me. Jesus, holy light, illuminate me; Jesus, deliver me from mental and physical illnesses. Jesus, pluck me from the hand of the enemy; Jesus, free me from unquenchable fire and other eternal torments. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Kontakion 13
O sweet and all-merciful Jesus! Accept now this little prayer of ours, just as You accepted the widow’s two mites, and preserve Your inheritance from enemies visible and invisible, from the invasion of foreigners, from illness and hunger, from all sorrow and deadly ulcers, and from the coming torment deliver all who cry to You: Hallelujah!
Repeat this kontakion three times.
Ikos 1
Creator of Angels and Lord of the Heavenly Powers! Open my weak mind and loosen my tongue to the praise of Your most pure name, as You once opened the ears of the deaf and tongue-tied, and he spoke, thus exclaiming: Wonderful Jesus, the wonder of the angels; Most powerful Jesus, deliverance of the first parents. Sweet Jesus, magnification of the patriarchs; Glorious Jesus, strengthening of kings. Beloved Jesus, fulfillment of the prophets; Wonderful Jesus, fortress of martyrs. Jesus is very quiet, the monks are joyful; Most merciful Jesus, delight of the elders. Most merciful Jesus, fasters abstinence; Most sweet Jesus, joy of the saints. Jesus of all honor, virgin chastity; Jesus is eternal, salvation of sinners. Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.
Hypostatic Wisdom of God, Our Savior Lord Jesus Christ (Canon of the Sweetest Jesus)
On a fiery throne in the highest, sitting with the Father Without Beginning and Your Divine Spirit, You deigned to appear on earth as a man, fulfilling the eternal counsel of the Holy Trinity for us, O Christ. Jesus; For this reason You suffered in the flesh, so that You might save the world and exalt Your chosen ones, even as God, to reign in glory. Glory to Your all-good advice, glory to Your wise look, glory to Your ineffable condescension, O One Lover of Mankind.
Song 1
Irmos: In the depths of the post, sometimes the Pharaonic all-army is a re-armed power, but the incarnate Word of all-evil sin consumed food, the glorified Lord, gloriously glorified.
Sweetest Jesus Christ, Long-suffering Jesus, heal the ulcers of my soul, Jesus, and sweeten my heart, O many-merciful One, I pray, Jesus, my Savior, may I magnify Thee, O One who is saved.
Sweetest Jesus Christ, Jesus, open the door of repentance for me, O Lover of mankind, and accept me, I bow to You and warmly ask, Jesus, my Savior, for forgiveness of sins.
Sweetest Jesus Christ, Jesus, snatch me from the hand of the flattering Belial, O Jesus, and make the right hand of Thy glory, Jesus, my Savior, part of the world that delivered me yay.
Theotokos: Jesus who gave birth to God, Lady, pray for unneeded servants, Most Pure One, for through Thy prayers we will be delivered from torment, Unclean, desecrated, enjoying the ever-present glory .
Song 3
Irmos: Having established my faith on the rock, you enlarged my mouth against my enemies, my spirit rejoiced, and always sang: none is holy, like our God, and none is righteous, What are you, Lord.
Hear, O my Lover of Mankind, Thy servant, crying out in compunction, and deliver me, O Jesus, condemnation and torment, O One Long-suffering, O Most Sweet Jesus, Most Merciful.
Raise up Thy servant, my Jesus, who is falling with tears, my Jesus, and save, my Jesus, me who repents and from hell, Lord, deliver, O Most Sweet Jesus, Most Merciful.
Time, my Jesus, you gave me, in passion, my Jesus. Moreover, my Jesus, do not reject me, but call, I pray, Lord, Sweetest Jesus, and save me.
Theotokos: Virgin, who gave birth to my Jesus, pray to deliver me from Gehenna, the only intercession of the offended, O God-gracious One, and grant me life, All-blameless, ageless.
Song 4
Irmos: You came from the Virgin, not an intercessor, nor an Angel, but the Lord Himself, having become incarnate, and you saved all of me. Therefore I call You: glory to Your power, Lord.
Heal, my Jesus, the ulcers of my soul, my Jesus, I pray, and snatch up my hands, my compassionate Jesus, the strangled Belial and save.
I have sinned, my Sweetest Jesus, my Compassionate Jesus, save me, who has taken refuge in Your protection, O Long-suffering Jesus, and grant me Your Kingdom.
No one has sinned, my Jesus, just as I, the accursed one, have sinned, but I fall down, praying: My Jesus, save me and my life, my Jesus, grant me an inheritance.
Theotokos: All-singing One, who gave birth to Jesus the Lord, pray to Him to relieve all torment, singing to Thee, and truly calling the Theotokos.
Song 5
Irmos: Enlightenment in the darkness of those lying, salvation of the desperate, Christ my Savior, to You in the morning, King of the world, enlighten me with Your radiance, for I know no other God to You.
You are the enlightenment, my Jesus, of my mind, you are the salvation of my desperate soul, Savior, you, my Jesus, deliver me from torment and hell, calling: save, my Jesus, Christ, Me, damn you.
Of course, my Jesus, cast down to the passion of dishonor, I now call: You, my Jesus, send down your hand of help to the world, extinguish the cry: save, my Jesus Christ, me, damn.
My mind is defiled, my Jesus, I call upon You: cleanse me from the filth of sins and deliver me into the depths of malice from the ignorance of the lowly, my Savior Jesus, and save me , I pray.
Theotokos: Who gave birth to Jesus, the Mother of God, all the Orthodox, the monks and the worldly and hell, who called for deliverance, begged him to save: do we not know the representation of the firm?
Song 6
Irmos: Lying in the abyss of sin, I call upon the unsearchable abyss of Thy mercy: from aphids, God lift me up.
My Jesus, O Most Merciful Christ, confessing my name, O Master, O Jesus! And save me, and from aphids, Jesus, snatch me up.
My Jesus, no one else could be a fornicator, like I, the passionate one, O Jesus, the Lover of mankind, but You, Jesus, save me.
My Jesus, the harlot, and the harlot, and Manasseh, and the tax collector, O my Jesus, passed away by passion, and the thief, Jesus, and the Ninevites.
Theotokos: Who gave birth to my Jesus Christ, O Most Pure Virgin, the only undefiled one, my being is defiled, now cleanse me with Thy prayers with hyssop].
Kontakion of Wisdom, tone 8:
Chosen before the ages to bring about the salvation of the world, the Great Council of the Angel, the Son of God, Jesus Christ, come, faithful one, let us worship and fall down to Him, glorifying the unspeakable about us, God spiritual look, and, as if we have been delivered from eternal death, let us offer thanksgiving to Him, our Savior and God song, with pure souls and undefiled lips crying out: glory to Thee, Lord, glory to Thee.
Ikos:
The angels and all the heavenly powers imitate the posture of the face, the exalted throne of the Almighty God, standing and with the thrice-holy voice, silently praising His all-honorable and magnificent name, the redemption of Thy servants, Christ. King, we dare, even if unworthy, to praise You, the Savior and Deliverer of our God: But you, as All-merciful and merciful, having looked upon us with your usual compassion, accept from us the praise offered to You, who cry out to You divinely and most honorably: glory to You, Lord, Son of God, Unicorn bottom; glory to You, Lord, Almighty creative Power; Glory to Thee, Lord, great-named Hypostatic Wisdom; glory to Thee, Lord, most holy divine Truth; Glory to You, Lord, Son, incorruptible, born of the Father before all ages; Glory to You, Lord, the Radiance of the glory of the Father and the Image of His Hypostasis; Glory to Thee, Lord, One Light from the Trisolar Light; Glory to Thee, Lord, true God from the true God; Glory to Thee, Lord, the Beginningless Father and the Ever-Essential Spirit, the Co-Essential and the Co-Essential; Glory to Thee, Lord, in one with the Father and the Spirit, the Godhead, the kingdom, the power and the authority confessed; Glory to You, Lord, united with the Father and the Spirit with divine glory from all the heavenly powers, glorified and exalted; Glory to Thee, Lord, from all earthly beings, as One of the Trinity, gloriously worshiped and glorified. Glory to You, Lord, glory to You.
Song 7
Irmos: I serve the golden image in the field of Deira, three of your youths, heedless of the ungodly command, in the midst of the fire they were thrown, watered, girded: blessed art thou, O God of our father.
Christ Jesus, no one has sinned on earth from all eternity, O my Jesus, as I, the accursed and the prodigal, have sinned. Moreover, my Jesus, I cry to You: singing generously to me, blessed are You, God our Father.
Christ Jesus, for Thy fear, I cry, nail me, O my Jesus, and feed me now to a gracious haven, for yes, O my Bountiful Jesus, I sing to You who are saved: Blessed are You, O Father God ours.
Christ Jesus, I promised You passionately, O my Jesus, repentance, but I lied, accursed. Moreover, my Jesus, I cry to You: enlighten my insensible soul, O Christ, blessed are you of the Fathers.
Theotokos: Who gave birth to Christ Jesus strangely and more than nature, pray to him, O All-Immaculate One, even through nature forgive me all my sins, O Young Lady, let me call you to be saved: blessed art thou Bo Who gave birth to flesh.
Song 8
Irmos: Into the fiery furnace of the Jewish youths who came down and the flame in the dew of the transfigured God, sing the works of the Lord, and exalt them to all ages.
You, my Jesus, I pray, like the harlot, my Jesus, you have delivered me from many sins, so also me, Jesus, my Christ, deliver and cleanse my defiled soul, My Jesus.
Having bowed down to Jesus, with wordless sweets, he appeared wordless and truly like a beast, O my Jesus, the passionately accursed one became like the Savior: also, Jesus, deliver me from speechlessness.
I have fallen, O Jesus, into the strangled robbers, who have stripped their clothes, my Jesus, now woven of God, and I lie wounded with wounds; oil, my Christ, pour on me and wine.
Theotokos: My Jesus and God, who bore Christ unspeakably, Mary the Mother of God, pray to Him always to be saved from troubles by Your servant and Your singer, O inexperienced Virgin.
Song 9
Irmos: From God the Word, who with ineffable wisdom came to renew Adam, poisoned into the decay of the fallen lute, from the Holy Virgin indescribably incarnated us for the sake of faith, the one We magnify you with great songs.
Manasseh, my Jesus, the publican, the harlot, the harlot, the Generous Jesus, and the thief, my Jesus, in cold and placeless affairs, Jesus, but You, my Jesus, preceded Oh, save me.
From Adam, my Jesus, who sinned all before the law and in the law, Jesus, and according to the law, accursed, and grace, my Jesus, conquered by the passions of the accursed; but You, my Jesus, save me with Your destinies.
May I not be separated, my Jesus, from Your ineffable glory, may I not receive a portion, O Jesus, shuiya, Sweetest Jesus, but You are the right hand of Your sheep, O Christ Jesus my y, having combined, rest, as I am blessed.
Theotokos: Jesus, Mother of God, Whom You bore, the One Inexperienced Virgin Mary, Whom, Pure One, propitiate, as Thy Son and Creator, deliver from the temptations that flow to Thee, and troubles and fire of the future.
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