The Acáthist Hymn of the Holy Orthodox Eastern Church: Greek Text

This product includes both Greek and English texts of the Acathist Hymn to the Theotokos—one of the most famous hymns of the Eastern Christian tradition. This hymn was authored by the late-fifth century Saint Romanos the Melodist, known especially for his compositions. There are several different akathist hymns (literally “not sitting,” referring to the fact that worshippers stand while this service takes place), but when Orthodox Christians speak of “The Akathist Hymn,” it is typically this one dedicated to the life of the Virgin Mary.