Prophet Samuel anointed the first two kings of Israel. That is only part of his amazing legacy that this Akathist remembers. The post Akathist to Saint Prophet Samuel appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
Becoming children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, we praise the Great One among the Saints, the Son of God, and we pray to you, Holy Abraham, who are the father of all who believe in the True God. The post Akathist to Saint and Righteous Patriarch Abraham from the Old Testament appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
Let us sing words of praise with faith to God's chosen creation, Adam, our first ancestor, together with Eve, who was created from his rib. Even though they fell from Paradise, through the work of the New Adam and the second Eve who came into the world, they received salvation and were lifted up to Heaven. First created Adam and Eve, pray for us your children who cry out to you: Rejoice, Adam and Eve, crown of Creation and beauty of the universe! The post Akathist to our Forefathers Adam and ...| Orthodox Reflections