The Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos
The masterpiece of hymnography to the Theotokos, composed by St. Romanos the Melodist (6th century).
“The Champion General, we your servants offer hymns of victory…”
The Paraklesis (Supplicatory Canon)
A deeply moving hymn of supplication to the Theotokos, traditionally chanted by the faithful, but during times of distress or illness by the suffering and their loved ones.
Paraklesis, Small Supplicatory Canon to Theotokos – Orthodox Christian Chants
English Paraklesis to the Theotokos – Greek OCS Sydney
St. Gregory Palamas Outreach – Supplications
Παρακλητικός Κανών Παναγίας Πορταϊτισσας – Rev. George Antoniou
The Service of the Small Paraklesis – GOAA
Great Paraklesis – Holy Trinity Holy Cross GOC
O Pure Virgin (Αγνὴ Παρθένε)
A beloved Orthodox hymn dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos, composed by Saint Nektarios of Aegina. Often chanted for its purity, beauty, and prayerful power. The hymn begins:
O Pure and Virgin Lady,
O spotless Theotokos
Rejoice, O Unwedded Bride!
Agni Parthene – Divna Ljubojević
O Virgin Pure – Mary & Jim Fass
Agni Parthene – Sacred Chants to Holy Virgin Mary (OrthodoxPraises)
“Axion Estin” Hymn – It is Truly Meet
A profound and ancient hymn honoring the Most Holy Theotokos. “Axion Estin” (Ἄξιόν Ἐστιν) is chanted in every Orthodox Divine Liturgy and services, praising the Virgin Mary as
“More honorable than the Cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim.”
Axion Estin – Divna Ljubojević ~ Kyrie Eleison – Ortodox4Life
It is Truly Meet – Monastery Choir of St. John of San Francisco
Panagia Axion Estin – OrthodoxWiki
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