The Little Compline with the Akathist Hymn
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Author | : Librăria Veche |
Publisher | : Librăria Veche |
Total Pages | : 30 |
Release | : 2015-02-12 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Little Compline with the Akathist Hymn by : Librăria Veche
Book excerpt: The Akathist Hymn to the Virgin Theotokos is considered the greatest achievement in Byzantine religious poetry, and is the most loved hymn of praise to the Theotokos among Orthodox Christians. In this book the Akathist Hymn is combined with the office of Little Compline as is celebrated in Orthodox churches on the first five Friday evenings of Great Lent.