Akathist Mother of God

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Akathist icon by the hand of Matthew Garrett, 2004“Open my mouth and it shall be filled with the Spirit; and I shall declare a saying overflowing towards the Mother Queen. I shall shine forth, celebrating the season with rejoicing, and shall sing her wonders with gladness.” — First Ode of the Canon of the Akathist

The Akathist is a set of hymns praising the Theotokos. The Akathist is celebrated on Fridays during Great Lent.

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