Akathist Services to the Mother of God during Dormition Fast
Several akathist services are held during this time frame.
Please refer the the schedule of services and/or bulletin for days and times.
Thank you!
Queen of the Heavenly Host, Defender of our souls, we thy servants offer to thee songs of victory and thanksgiving, for thou, O Mother of God, hast delivered us from dangers. But as thou hast invincible power, free us from conflicts of all kinds that we may cry to thee: Rejoice, unwedded Bride!
Kontakion 1 : Akathist to Mother of God
Aware that she was living in chastity, the holy Virgin said boldly to Gabriel: "Thy strange message is hard for my soul to accept. How is it thou speakest of the birth from a seedless conception?"
And she cried: Alleluia!
Kontakion 2 : Akathist to Mother of God
We see the Holy Virgin as a flaming torch appearing to those in darkness. For having kindled the Immaterial Light, she leads all to divine knowledge; she illumines our minds with radiance and is honored by our shouting these praises: Rejoice, ray of the spiritual Sun!
Oikos 11: Akathist to Mother of God
Blessing of Flowers for Feast of Dormition by Fr. John Charest.
Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019
