tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post4348726834472906165..comments2024-03-18T19:34:36.812-07:00Comments on Morning Coffee: HighlightsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-67438556424211657392007-04-28T16:36:00.000-07:002007-04-28T16:36:00.000-07:00An akathist is a type of Orthodox hymn, or prayer,...An akathist is a type of Orthodox hymn, or prayer, that is divided into about thirteen stanzas called "Ikos" that have a repetitive them and each end with the same line. These are interspersed with verses. An akathist is usually canted and sung alternately by a chanter and a choir, and is very beautiful. All kinds of Akathists have been written. <BR/><BR/>Here is a link to an akathist to Jesus: <BR/><BR/>http://www.monachos.net/library/Akathist_Hymn_to_Our_Sweetest_Jesus_ChristAlanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169732072381476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-61376572013127291882007-04-28T12:45:00.000-07:002007-04-28T12:45:00.000-07:00What's an akathist please?What's an akathist please?John the organisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397677400113664704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-23791835729069804672007-04-25T20:31:00.000-07:002007-04-25T20:31:00.000-07:00Awwww, you are too sweet. But thanks for the compl...Awwww, you are too sweet. But thanks for the compliment. I was thinking more in terms of spiritually a dishrag.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169732072381476940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25192475.post-86427639917307656202007-04-25T19:37:00.000-07:002007-04-25T19:37:00.000-07:00I'm glad that you were able to enjoy service- I, o...I'm glad that you were able to enjoy service- I, on the otherhand, have not been to an Orthodox service in over a week and I REALLY miss it!! That is the trouble with traveling. I will, hopefully, be back to church in a week. Just in time for the baptism- I can't wait for that!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I wanted to comment that you are one gorgeous dishrag (that is the first thing that popped into my head as I finished reading you post)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com