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Nicholas the Wonderworker - revered in the Christian world God's Pleasure. Believers all over the world find a solution to their problems and needs when they read a prayer or an akathist to St. Nicholas. The Saint was born at the end of the third century in the city of Patara. He lived a righteous life, and also helped the needy and the oppressed. He died on December 6, 342, and was buried in the city of Myra in the cathedral church. The Lord honored the body of St. Nicholas with miraculous power, and his relics to this day exude myrrh, which is endowed with a miraculous gift.

Nicholas the Wonderworker is one of God's saints revered in the Christian world. People from all over the world find solutions to their problems and needs by turning to him for help. Many people know that if you read the Christian akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for 40 days, then you can get rid of many misfortunes. The Saint was born in the city of Patara at the end of the third century. He lived the life of a righteous man, and also helped the needy and the oppressed. He died on December 6, 342, and was buried in the city of Myra in the cathedral church. God honored the body of St. Nicholas with miraculous power, and his relics still exude myrrh, which is endowed with a miraculous gift.

You need to know what a song of praise means in order to read with understanding for 40 days the Orthodox akathist to Nikolai Ugodnik. Akathist was originally created not as a genre, but as a laudatory song addressed to the Mother of God, which was called an akathist. Over time, other akathists were created in honor of various saints. This led to the fact that the akathist from the title of a laudatory song turned into a genre of church hymns. When reading each individual akathist, there are rules, as well as special and general prayers before reading it. But 40 akathists to Nicholas the Wonderworker are accompanied only by common prayers.

How to read an akathist to Nikolai Ugodnik for 40 days? You might think that 40 akathists to Nicholas the Wonderworker need to be read for 40 days in a row, but this will not be entirely true. The fact is that within 40 days, only one akathist is read. It is important to know that certain prayers are read before and after any akathist.

Prayers before reading the akathist:
1. “Through the prayers of the saints, Father…”
2. “Glory to you, our God…”
3. “To the King of Heaven…”
4. "Trisagion" according to "Our Father"

Prayers after reading the akathist:
1. "It is worthy to eat .."
2. "Glory and now"
3. Lord have mercy (say three times)
4. "Through the prayers of the saints, Father .."

There are many testimonies of believers who read akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker for 40 days and he heard their prayers. Praying and glorifying St. Nicholas, believe that you will be heard. If you read the akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker for 40 days, then a miracle will happen in your life. Saint Nicholas the Pleasant during his lifetime loved to help people so much that the Lord honored him with such grace even after his death.

Troparion voice No. 4

The rule of faith and the image of meekness, the abstinence of the teacher reveal the truth to your flock even more things; for this sake, you acquired high humility, rich in poverty, father hierarch Nicholas, pray to Christ God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion voice No. 3

In Mirech, holy, the clergyman appeared to you: Christ, reverend, having fulfilled the Gospel, laid down your soul for your people, and saved the innocent from death; for this sake you were sanctified, like a great secret place of God's grace.

Kondak №1

Chosen Miracle Worker and a fair servant of Christ, exude a valuable world of mercy to the whole world, and an inexhaustible sea of \u200b\u200bmiracles, I praise you with love, Saint Nicholas: you seem to have boldness to the Lord, free me from all troubles, but I call you:

An angel in the form of an earthly being by nature, show you the Creator of all creatures; having seen the fruitful kindness of your soul, most blessed Nicholas, teach everyone to cry out to you:

rejoice, purified from the womb

rejoice, even sanctified to the end.

Rejoice, surprising with the birth of your parents;

Rejoice, revealing the strength of the soul Abie at Christmas.

rejoice, garden of the land of promise;

Rejoice, flower of the Divine planting.

Rejoice, virtuous vine of Christ's grapes;

Rejoice, miraculous tree of the paradise of Jesus.

rejoice, krine of heavenly vegetation;

Rejoice, peace of Christ's fragrance.

rejoice, for you will drive away sobbing;

rejoice, for you bring joy.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №2

Seeing your world an outpouring, God-wise, we are enlightened by souls and bodies, the wonderful life-bearing myrrh-bearer, Nicholas, understanding: miracles are like waters pouring out by the grace of God, solder those who faithfully cry out to God: Alleluia.

The unreasonable mind, admonishing about the Holy Trinity, was in Nicaea with the holy fathers the champion of the confession of the Orthodox faith: it was equal to the Father of the Son that you confessed, coexistent and co-throne, but you denounced the insane Aria. For the sake of faith, I learned to sing to you:

rejoice, great pillar of piety;

Rejoice, city of the faithful refuge.

Rejoice, firm strengthening of Orthodoxy;

Rejoice, the honest of the Most Holy Trinity also bore praise.

Rejoice, Father, who preaches the Son of equal honor;

Rejoice, Aria, who was enraged, drove away from the Cathedral of Saints.

rejoice, father, glorious beauty of the fathers;

Rejoice, wise kindness of all God-wise.

rejoice, emit fiery words;

Rejoice, instruct your flock well.

rejoice, as your faith is affirmed;

Rejoice, for by you heresy is overthrown.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №3

By the power given to you from above, you took away every tear from the face of the suffering, God-bearing Father Nicholas: the hungry appeared to be the feeder, in the abyss of wrinkle existing a fair ruler, ailing healing, and every helper appeared to everyone, crying out to God: Alleluia.

Having truly, Father Nicholas, from heaven a song is sung to you to be, and not from the earth: how can anyone from a person be able to preach your holy greatness; but we, overcome by your love, cry out to you:

rejoice, in the form of lambs and shepherds;

Rejoice, holy purifier of morals.

rejoice, receptacle of the great virtues;

Rejoice, holy and pure dwelling.

Rejoice, all-bright and all-loving lamp;

Rejoice, golden and immaculate light.

Rejoice, worthy companion of angels;

Rejoice, good teacher of men.

Rejoice, rule of pious faith;

Rejoice, the image of spiritual meekness.

rejoice, for by you we are getting rid of bodily passions;

rejoice, for we are filled with spiritual sweetness by you.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №4

A storm of bewilderment confuses my mind, how worthy it is to sing your miracles, blessed Nicholas; no one else can I vanish, if only I had many languages, and I wanted to speak; but we marvelously dare to sing to God who is glorified in you: Alleluia.

Hearing, God-wise Nicholas, the near and far greatness of your miracles, as if through the air with light, grace-filled wings, you learned to forestall those who are in trouble, soon delivering from those who cry out to you like this:

rejoice, deliverance from sorrow;

rejoice, almsgiving of grace.

Rejoice, banisher of unforeseen evils;

Rejoice, desired planter of the good.

Rejoice, speedy comforter of those in distress;

Rejoice, terrible punisher of offenders.

Rejoice, abyss of miracles, poured out by God;

Rejoice, the law of Christ is the tablets of God written.

Rejoice, strong falling erection;

Rejoice, right standing affirmation.

rejoice, for by you all flattery is exposed;

rejoice, for through you all truth comes true.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №5

The godly star appeared to you, instructing the floating lute on the sea, even though death is coming soon sometimes, if not you would appear calling you for help, Miracle-worker Saint Nicholas; it’s already shameful for a flying demon, and forbidding those who want to load ships, you drove them away, but you taught the faithful God who saves you to cry out: Alleluia.

Seeing the damsels, for the marriage of nasty poverty for the sake of prepared, your great mercy to the poor, blessed Father Nicholas, always gave three gold knots to the elder parent of their night hiding three gold, saving yourself with your daughters from the fall of sinful. For this reason, hear from all sitse:

rejoice, treasure of great mercy;

Rejoice, friend of thought about people.

Rejoice, food and joy to those who come running to you;

Rejoice, uneaten bread of the hungry.

Rejoice, wealth given to the poor living on earth by God;

Rejoice, quick exaltation of the poor.

Rejoice, swift hearing of the poor;

Rejoice, pleasant care of those who mourn.

Rejoice, three undefiled virgins to the unbringer;

zealous keeper of purity.

Rejoice, unreliable hope;

Rejoice, delight of the whole world.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №6

The whole world preaches to you, Blessed Nicholas, a quick intercessor in troubles: as if many times in one hour, traveling on the earth and sailing on the sea, anticipating, helping, saving everyone from the evil, crying out to God: Alleluia.

Thou hast shone the light of the animal, bringing deliverance to the governors, accepting unjust death to those who have, to you, good shepherd Nicholas, calling, when soon the king appeared in a dream, frightened him, and commanded those unharmed to be released. For this sake, we are together with them and we gratefully cry out to you:

Rejoice, diligently helping those who call on you;

Rejoice, delivering from the unrighteous murder.

rejoice, save slander from flattering;

Rejoice, unrighteous destroy advice.

rejoice, tear the lie like a spider;

rejoice, gloriously exalt the truth.

Rejoice, resolution of the innocent from the bonds;

rejoice, and resurrection of the dead.

rejoice, revealer of the truth;

Rejoice, destroyer of unrighteousness.

rejoice, for by your disobedience deliverance from the sword;

rejoice, for you have enjoyed the light.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №7

Although the blasphemous heretical drive away malice, the myrrh is truly fragrant, the mysterious appeared thou, Nicholas; Thou hast saved the people of Mirea, and Thou hast filled the whole world with His grace-filled peace. And from us, the godless sinful malice of otzheniye, yes, favorably to God, we cry out: Alleluia.

We understand the new Noah, the mentor of the ark of salvation, Father Saint Nicholas, who disperses the storm of all the fierce ones with his direction, but brings the divine silence to those crying out like this:

Rejoice, quiet haven of the overwhelmed;

Rejoice, drowning well-known repository.

Rejoice, good helmsman floating in the middle of the abyss;

Rejoice, disturbing sea tiring.

Rejoice, transduction of those who exist in whirlwinds;

Rejoice, warming those who are in scum.

Rejoice, radiance dispersing mournful darkness;

Rejoice, luminary, enlightening the whole ends of the earth.

Rejoice, delivering sinful people from the abyss;

Rejoice, cast Satan into the abyss of hell.

rejoice, for by you boldly we invoke the abyss of God's mercy;

rejoice, as if you were delivered from the flood of anger, we find peace with God.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №8

A strange miracle is flowing to you, blessed Nicholas, your sacred church: in it you bring even a small prayer, healing is acceptable for great ailments, if only according to Bose we put our hope in you, truly crying: Alleluia.

You are truly a helper to everyone, God-bearing Nicholas, and you gathered together all those who resort to you, like a liberator, feeder and quick doctor to all the earthly, to the praise of everyone, cry out to you:

Rejoice, source of all healings;

Rejoice, fierce helper to the suffering.

Rejoice, dawn, shining in the night of sinful wanderers;

Rejoice, dew is not flowing in the heat of labors.

rejoice, give well-being to those who require it;

rejoice, prepare abundance for those who ask.

Rejoice, many times the petition is anticipated;

Rejoice, renew the strength of old gray hairs.

Rejoice, accuser of many delusions from the path of the true;

Rejoice, faithful servant of the mysteries of God.

rejoice, for by you we trample envy;

rejoice, for we are correcting a good life with you.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №9

All quench the disease, our great intercessor Nicholas: dissolving the grace of healing, delighting our souls, but gladdening the hearts of all who diligently flow to your help, crying out to God: Alleluia.

Vetia the wisest wicked we see you put to shame, God-wise Father Nicholas: Aria is a blasphemer, dividing the Divinity, and Savellia, mixing the Holy Trinity, rebuked, but strengthened us in Orthodoxy. For this sake, we cry out to you:

rejoice, shield, defend piety;

rejoice, sword, sow wickedness.

rejoice, teacher of divine decrees;

Rejoice, destroyer of ungodly teachings.

Rejoice, ladder, approved by God, with which we ascend to heaven;

Rejoice, cover, created by God, by which many are covered.

Rejoice, unwise wiser with your words;

Rejoice, thou who instigated the lazy with thy manners.

Rejoice, inextinguishable lightness of the commandments of God;

Rejoice, most bright ray of the Lord's justifications.

rejoice, for heretical chapters are broken by your teaching;

rejoice, for by you the faithful are worthy of glory.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №10

Thou hast truly conquered your soul, your flesh and spirits, our Father Nicholas: be silent before and fight with thoughts, you have applied the thought of God to the deed, and you have acquired perfect mind with the thought of God, even boldly with God and the Angels you spoke, always crying out: Alleluia.

Thou art a wall to those who praise, most blessed, your miracles, and to all who resort to your intercession; the same for us, in the virtues of the poor, from poverty, misfortune, ailments and needs of various liberate, crying out to you with love like this:

rejoice, remove from eternal squalor;

Rejoice, granting imperishable wealth.

Rejoice, bravely indestructible to those who hunger for truth;

Rejoice, inexhaustible drink for those who thirst for life.

rejoice, observe from rebellion and war;

Rejoice, freeing from bonds and captivity.

Rejoice, glorious intercessor in troubles;

Rejoice, great protector in adversity.

Rejoice, thou who didst steal many from destruction;

Rejoice, undamagedly preserving countless.

rejoice, as sinners avoid the cruel death of you;

rejoice, for through you those who repent receive eternal life.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №11

You brought the singing of the Most Holy Trinity more than others, Blessed Nicholas, in mind, word and deed: with many trials, the faithful commandment was clarified by you, by faith, hope and love instructing us in the Trinity One God chant: Alleluia.

A luminous ray in the darkness of life, unquenchable, we see you, chosen by God, Father Nicholas: with immaterial angelic lights you talk about the uncreated Trinity Light, but enlighten the faithful souls, crying out like this:

Rejoice, illumination of the Trisunlight;

Rejoice, morning day of the never-setting sun.

Rejoice, candle, kindled by the divine flame;

Rejoice, for you have quenched the demonic flame of wickedness.

Rejoice, bright orthodoxy preaching;

Rejoice, translucent light of the Gospel radiance.

Rejoice, lightning, burning heresy;

Rejoice, thunder, frightening seducer.

rejoice, true teacher of the mind;

Rejoice, mysterious revealer of the mind.

rejoice, as if you trampled down the worship of the creature;

rejoice, for we have learned to worship the Creator in the Trinity.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №12

We know the grace given to you from God, rejoicing in your memory, we celebrate in due course, glorious Father Nicholas, and we wholeheartedly flow to your wonderful intercession; your glorious deeds, like the sand of the sea and the multitude of stars, cannot be counted, bewildered to embrace the former, we cry to God: Hallelujah.

Singing your miracles, we praise thee, all-praise Nicholas: in you, God glorified in the Trinity marvelously glorified. But if and more and more psalms and songs composed from the heart, we bring thee, Miracle-working saint, we do nothing equal to the gift of your miracles, even astonished, we cry out to you like this:

Rejoice, King of kings and Lord of lords to the servant;

Rejoice, servants of His heavenly companion.

Rejoice, help to faithful people;

Rejoice, kind of Christian exaltation.

rejoice, namesake victory;

rejoice, crowned arrogant.

rejoice, mirror of all virtues;

Rejoice, for all those who come to you have a strong visor.

rejoice, according to God and the Mother of God, all our hope;

Rejoice, health of our bodies and salvation of our souls.

rejoice, for by you we are freed from eternal death;

rejoice, for we are worthy of you endless life.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak №13

Oh, most holy and wonderful Father Nicholas, the consolation of all who mourn, accept our present offering, and beg the Lord to deliver us from Gehenna, by Your God-pleasing intercession, and with you we sing: Alleluia.

This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos: Angel in the image ... and the 1st kontakion: Chosen Wonderworker

Akathist to the saint

Kondak 1

defensive us miracle worker and chosen servant of Christ, exuding precious mercy to the whole world

Ikos 1

An angel in an earthly way, - this is how the Creator showed you the whole creation, for having seen the many-bearing beauty of your soul, Blessed Nicholas, He taught everyone to proclaim to you like this:

Rejoice, cleansed from the mother's womb; rejoice, thou who art sanctified to the end.

Rejoice, having surprised your parents with the birth; Rejoice, thou who manifested spiritual strength immediately after Christmas.

Rejoice, branch of the land of promise; rejoice, flower of divine planting.

Rejoice, virtuous vine of Christ's vineyard; Rejoice, miracle-working tree of paradise of Jesus.

Rejoice, lily of paradise growth; rejoice

Kondak 2

Seeing your outpouring

Ikos 2

Comprehending the inaccessible to knowledge doctrine about the Holy Trinity, you were in Nicaea with the holy fathers an advocate of confession Orthodox faith: for he confessed the Son equal to the Father, equally eternal and equal in power, but Arius denounced the insane. Therefore, the faithful have learned to sing to you:

Rejoice, great pillar of piety; Rejoice, city of refuge for the faithful.

Rejoice, firm strengthening of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, precious chariot and praise of the Most Holy Trinity.

Hail Son God's who proclaimed equal honor to the Father; Rejoice, Arius, who fell into madness, drove away from the host of saints.

Rejoice, father, glorious beauty of the fathers; Rejoice, wise splendor of all God-wise.

Rejoice, emitting fiery words; Rejoice, excellent guide to your flock.

Rejoice, for by you faith is affirmed; rejoice, for heresy is overthrown by you.

Kondak 3

By the power given to you from above, you wiped away every tear from the face of those who are suffering, god-bearing father Nikolay: for the hungry appeared to be a feeder, in the depths of the sea a skillful helmsman floating, infirm healing and in everything you turn out to be an assistant to all who cry out to God: Hallelujah.

Ikos 3

Truly, Father Nicholas, a song should be sung to you from heaven, and not from the earth; for how can any of the people proclaim the greatness of your holiness? But we, conquered by your love, cry out to you like this:

Rejoice, image of the lambs and shepherds; Rejoice, holy cleansing of morals.

Rejoice, receptacle of great virtues; Rejoice, holy, pure and precious dwelling.

Rejoice, shining lamp for all and beloved by all; Rejoice, golden and immaculate light.

Rejoice, worthy interlocutor of Angels; rejoice kind people mentor.

Rejoice, rule of pious faith; Rejoice, image of spiritual meekness.

Rejoice, for we are ridding ourselves of bodily passions; rejoice, for with you we are filled with spiritual pleasures.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 4

A storm of bewilderment confuses my mind: how is it worthy to sing of your miracles, blessed Nicholas? For no one can number them, even if he had many languages and broadcast them desired. But we dare to sing to God, marvelously glorified in you: Hallelujah.

Ikos 4

God-wise Nicholas, those near and far heard about the greatness of your miracles: it is usually for you to be the first to hurry for help as if through the air on the light wings of grace to those who are in trouble, quickly delivering from them all who call to you like this:

Rejoice, deliverance from sorrow; rejoice, giver of grace.

Rejoice, banisher of unexpected evils; Rejoice, planter of desired blessings.

Rejoice, speedy comforter of those who are in trouble; Rejoice, terrible avenger of offenders.

Rejoice, abyss of miracles poured out by God; Rejoice, tablets of the law of Christ, written by God.

Rejoice, strong restoration of those who fall; Rejoice, right standing affirmation.

Rejoice, for you expose every lie; rejoice, for by you all truth comes true.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 5

You appeared as a God-driven star, once guiding those who sailed in distress on the sea, to whom death was coming soon, if you had not appeared calling for help, you, holy miracle worker Nicholas; after all, when the demons no longer hid and tried to sink the ships, you, having forbidden them, drove them away, but taught the faithful to cry out through you to the saving God: Hallelujah.

Ikos 5

The maidens saw, prepared for a shameful marriage because of poverty, your great mercy to the poor, blessed Father Nicholas, when you secretly gave three bundles of gold to the elder, their parent, at night, saving him and his daughters from the fall of sin. That's why you hear from everyone praise:

Rejoice, treasury of the greatest mercy; Rejoice, vessel of providence for people.

Rejoice, food and comfort to those who come running to you; Rejoice, inexhaustible bread for the hungry.

Rejoice, wealth given to the poor living on earth by God; Rejoice, speedy rise of the poor.

Rejoice, quickly hearing the poor; Rejoice, blessed care for those who mourn.

Rejoice, having combined three virgins in an immaculate marriage; Rejoice, diligent guardian of purity.

Rejoice, hopeless hope; Rejoice, delight of the whole world.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 6

The whole world preaches about you, blessed Nicholas, how about a quick intercessor in troubles, for many times at the same time traveling on land and sailing on the sea first coming to the rescue, together from evils you save all who cry out to God: Hallelujah.

Ikos 6

You shone how the light of life, bringing deliverance to the governors who were to accept unrighteous death, and you, good shepherd Nikolai, who called upon you, when you, soon appearing in a dream to the king, frightened him, ordered them to be released unharmed. Therefore, together with them, we thankfully cry out to you:

Rejoice, diligently helping those who call on you; Rejoice, deliverer from unrighteous murder.

Rejoice, preserving from insidious slander; Rejoice, destroyer of unrighteous advice.

Rejoice, tearing up lies like cobwebs; rejoice, gloriously exalting truth.

Rejoice, liberation of the innocent from bonds; rejoice, and resurrection of the dead.

Rejoice, revealing the truth; Rejoice, thou who darkens iniquity.

Rejoice, for by you the innocent have been delivered from the sword; rejoice, for through you they have enjoyed the light.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 7

Wishing to drive away the blasphemous heretical stench,

Ikos 7

New Noah, the helmsman of the ark of salvation, we see in you, holy father Nicholas, dispersing the storm of all fierce troubles with his control, bringing divine silence to those who cry like this:

Rejoice, quiet haven carried by the storm; Rejoice, reliable protection of the drowning.

Rejoice, good helmsman floating among the abysses; Rejoice, ceasing sea troubles.

Rejoice, guide caught by whirlwinds; Rejoice, warming those who suffer from frost.

Rejoice, radiance dispersing the darkness of sorrows; Rejoice, luminary, enlightening all the ends of the earth.

Rejoice, delivering people from the abyss of sin; Rejoice, casting Satan into the abyss.

Rejoice, for through you we boldly invoke the abyss of God's mercy; rejoice, for you are delivered from the flood of wrath, we find peace with God.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 8

Blessed Nicholas, your sacred church is an extraordinary miracle: for in it, even bringing a small prayer, we receive great healing of ailments, if only after God we place our hope in you as our intercessor, crying out with faith: Hallelujah.

Ikos 8

You are truly a helper to everyone, God-bearing Nicholas, and gathered together everyone who resorts to you, as a liberator, nourisher and quick doctor to all earthly people, moving everyone to praise, Yes call you like this:

Rejoice, source of all healings; Rejoice, helper of the grievously afflicted.

Rejoice, dawn shining in the night of sinful wanderers; Rejoice, dew from heaven exuding the heat of languishing labors.

Rejoice, giving to the needy what is good; Rejoice, preparing abundance for those who ask.

Rejoice many times our petitions ahead of; Rejoice, renewal of old gray hairs.

Rejoice, accuser of many who have strayed from the path of the true; Rejoice, faithful servant of the mysteries of God.

Rejoice, for with you we trample envy; rejoice, for thanks to you we are correcting a good life.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 9

Alleviate illnesses, our great intercessor Nikolai, preparing blessed medicines that delight our souls and gladden the hearts of all who diligently resort to your help, crying out to God: Hallelujah.

Ikos 9

We see the orators of the wicked who think in vain, shamed by you, God-wise Father Nicholas: for Arius the blasphemer, dividing the Divinity, and Savely, introducing confusion into the Holy Trinity, you defeated in the dispute, but strengthened us in Orthodoxy. That's why we call you like this:

Rejoice, shield that protects piety; Rejoice, sword that destroys wickedness.

Rejoice, teacher of divine decrees; Rejoice, destroyer of ungodly teachings.

Rejoice, ladder approved by God, along which we ascend to heaven; Rejoice, roof, created by God, under which many take refuge.

Rejoice, thou who didst make the foolish with thy words; Rejoice, thou who raised up the lazy with thy manners.

Rejoice, inextinguishable light of the commandments of God; Rejoice, bright ray of the Lord's statutes.

Rejoice, for with your teaching the heads of heretics are crushed; rejoice, for by you the faithful are worthy of glory.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 10

Wanting to save your soul, you truly conquered your flesh to the spirit, our Father Nicholas, for, before only in in silence and struggle with thoughts, he added divine thinking to the deed, but by divine thinking he acquired a perfect mind and he boldly spoke with God and the angels, always crying out: Hallelujah.

Ikos 10

You are a wall, blessed, to those who praise your miracles and to all who resort to your intercession; therefore, free us, meager in virtue, from poverty, misfortunes, ailments and various troubles, who cry out to you with love like this:

Rejoice, deliverer from eternal poverty; Rejoice, giver of incorruptible wealth.

Rejoice, inexhaustible food for those who hunger for truth; Rejoice, inexhaustible drink for those who thirst for life.

Rejoice, preserving from rebellion and war; Rejoice, freeing from bonds and captivity.

Rejoice, glorious intercessor in troubles; Rejoice, greatest protector in adversity.

Rejoice, having uprooted many from death; Rejoice, unharmed preserver of countless.

Rejoice, for thanks to you, sinners avoid a cruel death; rejoice because on yours petitions penitents receive eternal life.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 11

You brought singing to the Most Holy Trinity more than others, blessed Nicholas, in mind, word and deed; for with great accuracy he explained the dogmas of the right faith, by faith, hope and love instructing us in the Trinity to the One God to sing: Hallelujah.

Ikos 11

A luminous ray that is inextinguishable in the darkness of life, we see you, chosen by God, Father Nicholas: for you converse with immaterial angelic lights about the uncreated Trinity Light and enlighten the souls of the faithful, crying out to you like this:

Rejoice, illumination of the Three Sun Light; Rejoice, morning star of the non-setting Sun.

Rejoice, candle lit by the divine flame; rejoice, for you have quenched the demonic flame of wickedness.

Rejoice, clear orthodoxy sermon; Rejoice, beautiful light of the Gospel radiance.

Rejoice, lightning, burning heresy; Rejoice, thunder, frightening seducers.

Rejoice, teacher of true knowledge; Rejoice, interpreter of the mysterious mind.

Rejoice, for you have trampled on the worship of the creature; rejoice, for from you we have learned to worship the Creator in the Trinity.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 12

Knowing the grace given to you from God, we celebrate your memory with joy, as it should, glorious Father Nicholas, and we resort to your wonderful intercession with all our soul; your glorious deeds, like the sand of the sea and the multitude of stars, we cannot count, and, embraced by bewilderment, we cry out to God: Hallelujah.

Ikos 12

Singing your miracles, we praise you, all-mighty Nicholas: for in you God, glorified in the Trinity, marvelously glorified; but if we bring you many psalms and songs composed from the heart, O holy miracle worker, we do nothing equal to the gift of your miracles; wondering at them, we appeal to you like this:

Rejoice, servant of the King of kings and the Lord of lords; Rejoice, servants of His heavenly companions.

Rejoice, help to faithful people; Rejoice, kind of Christian exaltation.

Rejoice, named victory; Rejoice, famous crowned bearer.

Rejoice, mirror of all virtues; Rejoice, strong wall to all who come to you.

Rejoice, after God and the Mother of God all our hope; Rejoice, health of our bodies and salvation of our souls.

Rejoice, for according to your petitions we are from eternal death we are freed; rejoice, for thanks to you we are worthy of endless life.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great miracle worker!

Kondak 13

O most holy and wonderful Father Nicholas, the consolation of all who mourn! Accept our present offering and beseech the Lord to deliver us from Gehenna with your charitable intercession, so that we sing with you: Hallelujah. ( thrice)

The right to decide exactly when to turn to the holy protector with a prayer is given to every person. According to the clergy, this must be done at the call of the heart. Many believers are interested how to read akathists at home, are there any prohibitions to do this during fasting. There are strict guidelines for this. With the blessing of the priest, it is quite permissible to address the saints not only within the walls of the temple, but also at home.

Akathists in Orthodoxy

First of all, it is necessary to understand what an akathist is and when it is read. In the tradition of Orthodox Christian worship, there are several varieties of prayer sequences. The most ancient and traditional of them are the canons. In the 19th - 20th centuries, other types of glorifying chants - akathists - also became widespread.

It is customary to call an akathist a special poetic form, a laudatory chant in honor of Jesus, the Mother of God or saints. In their form and essence, these chants are very close to the more ancient kontakia.

Each akathist includes 25 songs: the main kontakion, followed by 12 kontaks are arranged in series(praise songs), alternating with 12 ikos (lengthy songs). All songs are arranged in order of letters in the Greek alphabet. The first kontakion and all ikos end with the refrain "Rejoice!", and all kontakia end with the refrain "Alleluia". Traditionally, the last kontakion is addressed to the one to whom the entire hymn is dedicated, and is read three times in a row.

The word "akathist" in translation from ancient Greek means "non-sedal singing." This solemn chant can only be performed while standing.

When to read

These solemn hymns do not belong to the category of obligatory liturgical rites. The only exception is the Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos "The Chosen Governor ..."

You can turn to the Mother of God and the saints of God, calling for help in the following situations:

To pronounce a laudatory ode should be in those moments when it is very hard on the soul. This sacred song will help fill the soul with joy and harmony.
Can you pray trusting in the help of the saints in worldly affairs.
If doubts creep into the soul, and there is no way to consult with the cleric, you can read the laudatory song on your own. This will help cast aside doubts and gain confidence in yourself and in God's help.
By reading an akathist, you can heal physical and mental ailments. It is very important at the same time to firmly believe in the help of Heaven.

Reading at home

Often women ask questions whether it is possible to read akathists during critical days. There are no prohibitions on this topic, and you can no doubt turn to Heaven if a spiritual need arises.

Reading order

During home reading, the beginning and end of prayers is normal. You can read an akathist or canon after the morning or evening rules or before the prayer “It is worthy to eat ...”.

When reading separately from the morning or evening prayer, a certain sequence of prayers is first pronounced, then Psalm 50 and the Creed are read.

Reading the akathist happens in a certain sequence. Kontakion 13 is repeated three times in a row, immediately followed by Ikos 1, followed by Kontakion 1.

At the end of the reading, certain prayers are offered. You can find their texts and sequence in any prayer book.

When reading, you may come across some abbreviations generally accepted in Orthodox literature:

If it says “Glory:” or “Trinity:”, you should say “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
Instead of the words “And now” or “Theotokos”, the words “And now and forever and forever and ever. Amen".
The abbreviation "Glory, and now:" is usually understood as a consistent combination of these two exclamations.

What chants to choose in everyday needs

In every worldly need (for every need) you can resort to the help of certain Saints or the Icon of the Mother of God.

Appeals to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Akathists to various saints

There is a list of prayerful glorifying chants that allow you to turn to the saints in every need and worldly sorrow:

In the Orthodox tradition, it is customary Akathist to the Guardian Angel read on Mondays. Why this day was chosen is not known to everyone. In the Church, the first day of the week is considered the day of the Angel. Turning to your guardian angel on this particular day will help you live safely all week.

This is not a complete list of solemn church hymns. If on a holiday the canon and akathist are read to the same holiday or icon, the reading of the akathist should begin after the sixth ode of the canon instead of the kontakion and ikos given there.

Nicholas the Wonderworker acquired the status of a saint during his lifetime, having become famous for his philanthropy and mercy to all those who suffer. This saint of God helped people in solving all sorts of life issues and earned their greatest respect, love and trust. He is not only a healer, but also a pacifier of the warring, the patron of travelers, the defender of the innocently condemned, the deliverer from vain death.

Akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker - a laudatory song to the saint, an appeal to him with pressing problems with a firm belief in their resolution. Reading an akathist changes the fate of a person in better side, saves the worshiper from a series of failures, as well as from ill-wishers, evil spirits and witchcraft forces. Akathist to God's saint Nicholas is a kind of psychoenergetic "barrier" from a curse, evil eye, damage. It is noted that a 40-day reading of this akathist gives the believer deliverance from the misfortunes that tormented him.

Nicholas the Pleasant is considered by Orthodox believers to be one of the strongest and most powerful saints, whose name is invoked in case of illness, difficult financial situation, failure, despondency, etc. It is advisable to pronounce the words of the akathist while standing near the icon of the miracle worker in the church.

How does the akathist help Nicholas the Wonderworker?

This question interests many people who are looking for a way out of difficult life situations. Saint Nicholas helps in a variety of problems, so it is impossible to single out a special area of his patronage. He can be considered the simplest and "accessible" saint, to whom all human suffering and needs are close.

successful return home from a long journey;
successful marriage and family building;
protection and reconciliation with enemies;
justification of the unjustly condemned;
healing from serious illnesses;
deliverance from troubles and protection from evil forces.

Since 2004, all Orthodox Christians have celebrated the birth of St. Nicholas on August 11, and the day of his death is commemorated on December 19.

From the life of Nicholas Ugodnik (brief information)

Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker lived in the 3rd century and young years He had an insatiable desire to serve the Lord. As a clergyman, he became a vivid example for his parishioners, showing the people of Lycia the true path to salvation. After several years of service in the church, he was appointed Bishop of the World of Lycia.

An interesting fact from the biography of St. Nicholas is his miraculous birth. The future miracle worker was born in the city of Patara in a Christian family, which for a long time couldn't have children. Feofan and Nonna (that was the name of his parents) earnestly prayed to God for a child, having vowed to dedicate the newborn to the service of the Lord, and their prayer was miraculously heard.

At the dawn of his youth, Nicholas showed numerous talents: he observed fasting, studied the Holy Scriptures with great zeal, and impressed those around him with deep wisdom. During his lifetime, he performed many miracles and healings, which made him famous among believers. Having destroyed paganism, the priest brought peace and goodness to the people, showing Christians the true path of salvation through repentance and love for one's neighbor.

The asceticism of Nicholas the Wonderworker was carried out during the time of persecution of Christians, and the bishop was imprisoned. However, he not only courageously endured torture and hardship, but also supported the rest of those imprisoned by the power of his faith.

Galerius (successor of the Roman emperor Diocletian) abolished the persecution of Christians. Coming out of the dungeon, Saint Nicholas again occupied the Myrlikian see. By the grace of God, he lived to a ripe old age and died peacefully on December 6, 342. Now His relics, exuding a fragrant and miraculous myrrh, are kept in the Italian city of Bari.

With his prayers, the saint could pacify the elements, save entire cities from hunger and drought, reconcile enemies, and heal the seriously ill. He was not just a bishop of the World of Lycia, but a great ascetic who loved people and supported them in every possible way.

40 days of reading an akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker - a condition for a miraculous result

Akathist to St. It is customary for Nicholas to read for 40 days, regardless of the time of day. Many believers order an akathist in the monastery, submitting notes with the names of relatives and friends, for whose health they should pray. It is important to plan the result in advance, focus it on a specific outcome (healing from an illness, removing damage, getting things done, arranging your personal life, etc.). The saint must know exactly what the believer wants in order to help him.

It is especially necessary to pronounce the text of the akathist in hours of despondency, despair, depression, in order to prevent the destructive effect of these sins on the human soul. The more clearly the request is formulated, the faster the result will come from reading the akathist. You should not advertise your spiritual life and tell other people about reading an akathist. This action should remain secret, because it symbolizes the dialogue between the believer and the saint.

Akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker online can be found on various Orthodox sites. It is desirable that the stresses in the words be put in the text. So the prayer will not make mistakes when reading, which is important for achieving a positive result.

A believer needs to read an akathist with pure thoughts and a contrite heart. Only deep faith can bear fruit, and prayer can become miraculous. It is impossible to attribute magical power to the akathist. The assertion that a simple reading of an akathist can radically change the fate of a person and create a miracle for anyone is a manifestation of paganism.

Kondak 1

“The Chosen Miracle Worker and a fair servant of Christ, exude a valuable world of mercy to the whole world, and an inexhaustible sea of \u200b\u200bmiracles, I praise you with love, Saint Nicholas: you seem to have boldness to the Lord, free me from all troubles, but I call you: Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Miracle Worker.

Ikos 1

“An angel in the form of an earthly being by nature, show you the Creator of all creatures; having seen the fruitful kindness of your soul, most blessed Nicholas, teach everyone to cry out to you: Rejoice, cleansed from the womb; rejoice, even sanctified to the end. Rejoice, surprising you with the birth of your parents; Rejoice, revealing the strength of the soul Abie at Christmas. Rejoice, garden of the land of promise; Rejoice, flower of the Divine planting. Rejoice, virtuous vine of Christ's grapes; Rejoice, miraculous tree of the paradise of Jesus. Rejoice, krine of heavenly vegetation; Rejoice, peace of Christ's fragrance. Rejoice, for you will drive away sobbing; rejoice, for you bring joy. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 2

“Seeing your world an outpouring, God-wise, we are enlightened with souls and bodies, the wonderful myrrh-bearer is life-giving, Nicholas, understanding: miracles are like waters pouring out by the grace of God, solder those who faithfully cry out to God: Alleluia.”

Ikos 2

“Unreasonable reason, admonishing about the Holy Trinity, you were in Nicaea with the holy fathers an advocate of the confession of the Orthodox faith: you were equal to the Father of the Son, you confessed, coexistent and co-throne, Aria denounced the insane. For the sake of faith, I learned to sing to you: Rejoice, great pillar of piety; Rejoice, city of the faithful refuge. Rejoice, solid strengthening of Orthodoxy; Rejoice, the honest of the Most Holy Trinity also bore praise. Rejoice, thou who preachest the Son is equal to the Father; Rejoice, Aria, who was enraged, drove away from the Cathedral of Saints. Rejoice, father, glorious beauty of the fathers; Rejoice, wise kindness of all God-wise. Rejoice, emitting fiery words; Rejoice, instruct your flock well. Rejoice, as your faith is affirmed; Rejoice, for by you heresy is overthrown. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 3

“By the power given to you from above, you took away every tear from the face of the afflicted, God-bearing Father Nicholas: the hungry appeared to be the feeder, in the abyss of wrinkle existing a fair ruler, ailing healing, and every helper appeared to everyone, crying out to God: Hallelujah.”

Ikos 3

“Having truly, Father Nicholas, from heaven a song is sung to you to be, and not from the earth: how can anyone from a man be able to preach your holy greatness? But we, overcome by your love, cry out to you: Rejoice, in the form of lambs and shepherds; Rejoice, holy purifier of morals. Rejoice, receptacle of great virtues; Rejoice, holy and pure dwelling. Rejoice, all-bright and all-loving lamp; Rejoice, golden and immaculate light. Rejoice, worthy interlocutor of Angels; Rejoice, good teacher of men. Rejoice, rule of pious faith; Rejoice, the image of spiritual meekness. Rejoice, for by you we are getting rid of bodily passions; rejoice, for we are filled with spiritual sweetness by you. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 4

“A storm of bewilderment confuses my mind, how worthy it is to sing your miracles, blessed Nicholas; no one else can I vanish, if only I had many languages and wanted to speak; but marvelously to God, who is glorified in you, we dare to sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

“Hearing, God-wise Nicholas, the near and far greatness of your miracles, as if through the air with light, grace-filled wings, you learned to anticipate those who are in trouble, soon delivering from those who cry out to you like this: Rejoice, deliverance from sorrow; rejoice, almsgiving of grace. Rejoice, banisher of unforeseen evils; Rejoice, desired planter of the good. Rejoice, speedy comforter of those in distress; Rejoice, terrible punisher of offenders. Rejoice, abyss of miracles, poured out by God; Rejoice, the law of Christ is the tablets of God written. Rejoice, strong falling erection; Rejoice, right standing affirmation. Rejoice, for by you all flattery is exposed; rejoice, for through you all truth comes true. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 5

“The divine star appeared to you, instructing the floating lute on the sea, even death is coming soon sometimes, if not you would appear calling you for help, Wonderworker Saint Nicholas; it’s already shameless with a flying demon and forbidding those who want to sink ships, you drove them away, but you taught the faithful God who saves you to cry out: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

“You see the damsels, for the marriage of nasty poverty for the sake of prepared, your great mercy to the poor, most blessed Father Nicholas, always gave three gold knots to the old parent of their night hiding three gold, saving yourself with your daughters from the fall of sinful. For this reason, hear from all this: Rejoice, great treasure of mercy; Rejoice, friend of thought about people. Rejoice, food and joy to those who resort to you; Rejoice, uneaten bread of the hungry. Rejoice, wealth given to the poor living on earth by God; Rejoice, quick exaltation of the poor. Rejoice, swift hearing of the poor; Rejoice, pleasant care of those who mourn. Rejoice, undefiled three virgins; Rejoice, zealous guardian of purity. Rejoice, unreliable hope; Rejoice, delight of the whole world. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 6

“The whole world preaches to you, Blessed Nicholas, a quick intercessor in troubles, as if many times in one hour traveling on earth and sailing on the sea, anticipating, helping, saving everyone from the evil, crying out to God: Alleluia.”

Ikos 6

“Thou art the light of the animal, bringing deliverance to the governors, accepting unjust death to those who have, to you, good shepherd Nicholas, calling, when soon the king appeared in a dream, frightened him, and commanded those unharmed to be released. For this sake, it’s a lot with them, and we thankfully cry out to you: Rejoice, helping those who call on you diligently; Rejoice, delivering from the unrighteous murder. Rejoice, save slander from flattering; Rejoice, unrighteous destroy advice. Rejoice, tear the lie like a spider; rejoice, gloriously exalt the truth. Rejoice, resolution of the innocent from the bonds; rejoice, and resurrection of the dead. Rejoice, revealer of the truth; Rejoice, destroyer of unrighteousness. Rejoice, for by your disobedience deliverance from the sword; rejoice, for you have enjoyed the light. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 7

“Although drive away the blasphemous heretical malice, the truly fragrant, mysterious world appeared to you, Nicholas: the people of Mirea saved you and filled the whole world with your blessed peace. And from us, the godless sinful malice of otzheniye, yes, favorably to God, we cry out: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

“We understand the new Noah, the mentor of the ark of salvation, Father Saint Nicholas, dispersing the storm of all the fierce ones with his direction, but bringing divine silence to those crying out like this: Rejoice, overwhelmed quiet haven; Rejoice, drowning well-known repository. Rejoice, good helmsman floating in the middle of the abyss; Rejoice, disturbing sea tiring. Rejoice, leading those who exist in whirlwinds; Rejoice, warming those who are in scum. Rejoice, radiance dispersing mournful darkness; Rejoice, luminary, enlightening the whole ends of the earth. Rejoice, delivering sinful people from the abyss; Rejoice, cast Satan into the abyss of hell. Rejoice, for by you boldly we invoke the abyss of God's mercy; rejoice, as if you were delivered from the flood of anger, we find peace with God. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 8

“A strange miracle is flowing to you, blessed Nicholas, your sacred church: in it it brings even a small prayer, healing is acceptable for great ailments, if only according to Bose we put our hope in you, truly crying: Alleluia.”

Ikos 8

“You are all truly a helper to everyone, God-bearing Nicholas, and you gathered together all those who resort to you, like a liberator, feeder and quick doctor to all the earthly, to the praise of everyone, crying out to you: Rejoice, source of all healings; Rejoice, fierce helper to the suffering. Rejoice, dawn, shining in the night of sinful wandering; Rejoice, dew is not flowing in the heat of labors. Rejoice, give well-being to those who require it; rejoice, prepare abundance for those who ask. Rejoice, foreseeing petition many times; Rejoice, renew the strength of old gray hairs. Rejoice, accuser of many who have erred from the path of the true; Rejoice, faithful servant of the mysteries of God. Rejoice, for by you we trample envy; rejoice, for we are correcting a good life with you. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 9

“All kinds of quench the disease, our great intercessor Nicholas, dissolving the grace of healing, delighting our souls, but gladdening the hearts of all who diligently flow to your help, crying out to God: Alleluia.”

Ikos 9

“We see the vetias of the wisest wicked, we see you put to shame, the God-wise Father Nicholas: Aria is a blasphemer, dividing the Divine, and Sabellius, mixing the Holy Trinity, rebuked, but strengthened us in Orthodoxy. For this sake, we cry out to you: Rejoice, shield, defend piety; rejoice, sword, sow wickedness. Rejoice, teacher of divine decrees; Rejoice, destroyer of ungodly teachings. Rejoice, ladder approved by God, by which we ascend to heaven; Rejoice, cover, created by God, by which many are covered. Rejoice, unwise wiser with your words; Rejoice, thou who instigated the lazy with thy manners. Rejoice, inextinguishable lightness of the commandments of God; Rejoice, most bright ray of the Lord's justifications. Rejoice, for heretical chapters are broken by your teaching; rejoice, for by you the faithful are worthy of glory. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 10

“At least save your soul, your flesh and spirit, you truly conquered, our Father Nicholas, be silent before and fight with thoughts, you applied the thought of God to the deed, you acquired the mind perfectly with the mind of God, and you spoke boldly with God and the Angels, always crying out: Hallelujah” .

Ikos 10

“You are a wall to those who praise, most blessed, your miracles and all who resort to your intercession; the same for us, in the virtues of the poor, from poverty, misfortune, ailments and the needs of various liberates, crying out to you with love like this: Rejoice, remove from eternal squalor; Rejoice, granting imperishable wealth. Rejoice, indestructible to those who hunger for truth; Rejoice, inexhaustible drink for those who thirst for life. Rejoice, observe from rebellion and strife; Rejoice, freeing from bonds and captivity. Rejoice, glorious intercessor in troubles; Rejoice, great protector in adversity. Rejoice, thou who didst steal many from destruction; Rejoice, undamagedly preserving countless. Rejoice, for by you sinners avoid the cruel death; rejoice, for through you those who repent receive eternal life. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 11

“You brought the singing of the Most Holy Trinity more than others, most blessed Nicholas, in mind, word and deed: with many trials, the orthodox commandment clarified you, by faith, hope and love instructing us in the Trinity to the One God to sing: Alleluia.”

Ikos 11

“The luminous ray in the darkness of life is inextinguishable, we see you, Father Nicholas, chosen by God: with immaterial angelic lights you talk about the uncreated Trinity Light, enlighten the faithful souls, crying out like this: Rejoice, illumination of the Three Sun Light; Rejoice, morning day of the never-setting Sun. Rejoice, candle, kindled by the Divine flame; Rejoice, for you have quenched the demonic flame of wickedness. Rejoice, bright orthodoxy preaching; Rejoice, translucent light of the gospel radiance. Rejoice, lightning, burning heresy; Rejoice, thunder, frightening seducer. Rejoice, true teacher of the mind; Rejoice, mysterious revealer of the mind. Rejoice, as if you trampled down the worship of the creature; rejoice, for we will learn to worship the Creator in the Trinity. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Kondak 12

“The grace given to you from God, knowledgeable, rejoicing in your memory, we celebrate in due course, glorious Father Nicholas, and we wholeheartedly flow to your wonderful intercession; Your glorious deeds, like the sand of the sea and the multitude of stars, cannot be counted, bewildered to embrace the former, we cry to God: Hallelujah.

Ikos 12

“Singing your miracles, we praise you, all-glorious Nicholas: in you, God, glorified in the Trinity, marvelously glorified. But if and more and more psalms and songs composed from the heart, we bring thee, Holy Miracle Worker, we do nothing equal to the gift of your miracles, even wondering, we cry out to you like this: Rejoice, King of kings and Lord of lords to the servant; Rejoice, servants of His heavenly companion. Rejoice, help to the faithful people; Rejoice, kind of Christian exaltation. Rejoice, namesake of victory; rejoice, crowned arrogant. Rejoice, mirror of all virtues; Rejoice, for all those who come to you have a strong visor. Rejoice, according to Bose and the Mother of God, all our hope; Rejoice, health of our bodies and salvation of our souls. Rejoice, for through you we are freed from eternal death; rejoice, for we are worthy of you endless life. Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

The custom of reading an akathist for 40 days is known in Orthodox Church long enough. Now it is difficult to judge the origins of this custom, but most likely it is associated with the number 40, which in Orthodoxy symbolizes completeness, perfection. The number forty is very common: the Great Flood lasted forty days and forty nights, forty days and nights Moses was on Mount Sinai when he received God's commandments, for forty years the reign of two great Jewish kings: David and Solomon lasted.

The rule to read an akathist for 40 days is probably connected with New Testament events: it was precisely this number of days that Jesus Christ fasted in the wilderness before going out to preach, and for forty days He stayed on earth after His divine resurrection.

How should 40 akathists to Nicholas the Wonderworker be read?

Reading an akathist, regardless of whether it is read once or forty times, is a prayer, not a magical ritual. Reading an akathist to Nicholas the Wonderworker for 40 days is a pious occupation if it is accompanied by sincere faith and humility. On the Internet, you can read a lot of evidence of how quickly reading an akathist for 40 days helps: they turn to St. Nicholas in cases of mental pain, serious illnesses, when searching new work when solving housing issues. Just as during the life of the saint, today believers bring their sorrows to him, hoping for help and comfort. You can also read 40 akathists to Nicholas the Wonderworker about the repose of loved ones.

Before reading 40 akathists, you should definitely take the blessing of an Orthodox priest

People whom priests bless to read 40 akathists to Nicholas the Wonderworker often doubt whether they can withstand such a prayer rule, because many of us are burdened with children, sick parents, hard work, and various everyday problems. But practice shows that the result is often not long in coming and manifests itself long before the last akathist is read. In addition, the priestly blessing is a spiritual support and helps in prayer when it seems that there is no strength at all.

What to do if 40 akathists to St. Nicholas are read, but there is no result? Do not grumble: thank God, because He sees more than we do, and He knows better whether the fulfillment of our requests will benefit us.

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Christian text of the akathist to St. Nicholas

An angel in the form of an earthly being by nature, show you the Creator of all creatures; having seen the fruitful kindness of your soul, most blessed Nicholas, teach everyone to cry out to you:

rejoice, purified from the womb

rejoice, even sanctified to the end.

Rejoice, surprising with the birth of your parents;

Rejoice, revealing the strength of the soul Abie at Christmas.

rejoice, garden of the land of promise;

Rejoice, flower of the Divine planting.

Rejoice, virtuous vine of Christ's grapes;

Rejoice, miraculous tree of the paradise of Jesus.

rejoice, krine of heavenly vegetation;

Rejoice, peace of Christ's fragrance.

rejoice, for you will drive away sobbing;

rejoice, for you bring joy.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

rejoice, great pillar of piety;

Rejoice, city of the faithful refuge.

Rejoice, firm strengthening of Orthodoxy;

Rejoice, the honest of the Most Holy Trinity also bore praise.

Rejoice, Father, who preaches the Son of equal honor;

Rejoice, Aria, who was enraged, drove away from the Cathedral of Saints.

rejoice, father, glorious beauty of the fathers;

Rejoice, wise kindness of all God-wise.

rejoice, emit fiery words;

Rejoice, instruct your flock well.

rejoice, as your faith is affirmed;

Rejoice, for by you heresy is overthrown.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

rejoice, in the form of lambs and shepherds;

Rejoice, holy purifier of morals.

rejoice, receptacle of the great virtues;

Rejoice, holy and pure dwelling.

Rejoice, all-bright and all-loving lamp;

Rejoice, golden and immaculate light.

Rejoice, worthy companion of angels;

Rejoice, good teacher of men.

Rejoice, rule of pious faith;

Rejoice, the image of spiritual meekness.

rejoice, for by you we are getting rid of bodily passions;

rejoice, for we are filled with spiritual sweetness by you.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

rejoice, deliverance from sorrow;

rejoice, almsgiving of grace.

Rejoice, banisher of unforeseen evils;

Rejoice, desired planter of the good.

Rejoice, speedy comforter of those in distress;

Rejoice, terrible punisher of offenders.

Rejoice, abyss of miracles, poured out by God;

Rejoice, the law of Christ is the tablets of God written.

Rejoice, strong falling erection;

Rejoice, right standing affirmation.

rejoice, for by you all flattery is exposed;

rejoice, for through you all truth comes true.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

rejoice, treasure of great mercy;

Rejoice, friend of thought about people.

Rejoice, food and joy to those who come running to you;

Rejoice, uneaten bread of the hungry.

Rejoice, wealth given to the poor living on earth by God;

Rejoice, quick exaltation of the poor.

Rejoice, swift hearing of the poor;

Rejoice, pleasant care of those who mourn.

Rejoice, three undefiled virgins to the unbringer;

zealous keeper of purity.

Rejoice, unreliable hope;

Rejoice, delight of the whole world.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Rejoice, diligently helping those who call on you;

Rejoice, delivering from the unrighteous murder.

rejoice, save slander from flattering;

Rejoice, unrighteous destroy advice.

rejoice, tear the lie like a spider;

rejoice, gloriously exalt the truth.

Rejoice, resolution of the innocent from the bonds;

rejoice, and resurrection of the dead.

rejoice, revealer of the truth;

Rejoice, destroyer of unrighteousness.

rejoice, for by your disobedience deliverance from the sword;

rejoice, for you have enjoyed the light.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Rejoice, quiet haven of the overwhelmed;

Rejoice, drowning well-known repository.

Rejoice, good helmsman floating in the middle of the abyss;

Rejoice, disturbing sea tiring.

Rejoice, transduction of those who exist in whirlwinds;

Rejoice, warming those who are in scum.

Rejoice, radiance dispersing mournful darkness;

Rejoice, luminary, enlightening the whole ends of the earth.

Rejoice, delivering sinful people from the abyss;

Rejoice, cast Satan into the abyss of hell.

rejoice, for by you boldly we invoke the abyss of God's mercy;

rejoice, as if you were delivered from the flood of anger, we find peace with God.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Rejoice, source of all healings;

Rejoice, fierce helper to the suffering.

Rejoice, dawn, shining in the night of sinful wanderers;

Rejoice, dew is not flowing in the heat of labors.

rejoice, give well-being to those who require it;

rejoice, prepare abundance for those who ask.

Rejoice, many times the petition is anticipated;

Rejoice, renew the strength of old gray hairs.

Rejoice, accuser of many delusions from the path of the true;

Rejoice, faithful servant of the mysteries of God.

rejoice, for by you we trample envy;

rejoice, for we are correcting a good life with you.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

rejoice, shield, defend piety;

rejoice, sword, sow wickedness.

rejoice, teacher of divine decrees;

Rejoice, destroyer of ungodly teachings.

Rejoice, ladder, approved by God, with which we ascend to heaven;

Rejoice, cover, created by God, by which many are covered.

Rejoice, unwise wiser with your words;

Rejoice, thou who instigated the lazy with thy manners.

Rejoice, inextinguishable lightness of the commandments of God;

Rejoice, most bright ray of the Lord's justifications.

rejoice, for heretical chapters are broken by your teaching;

rejoice, for by you the faithful are worthy of glory.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

rejoice, remove from eternal squalor;

Rejoice, granting imperishable wealth.

Rejoice, bravely indestructible to those who hunger for truth;

Rejoice, inexhaustible drink for those who thirst for life.

rejoice, observe from rebellion and war;

Rejoice, freeing from bonds and captivity.

Rejoice, glorious intercessor in troubles;

Rejoice, great protector in adversity.

Rejoice, thou who didst steal many from destruction;

Rejoice, undamagedly preserving countless.

rejoice, as sinners avoid the cruel death of you;

rejoice, for through you those who repent receive eternal life.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

You brought the singing of the Most Holy Trinity more than others, most blessed Nicholas, in mind, word and deed: with many trials, the orthodox commandment was clarified by you, by faith, hope and love instructing us in the Trinity to the One God to sing: Alleluia.

Rejoice, illumination of the Trisunlight;

Rejoice, morning day of the never-setting sun.

Rejoice, candle, kindled by the divine flame;

Rejoice, for you have quenched the demonic flame of wickedness.

Rejoice, bright orthodoxy preaching;

Rejoice, translucent light of the Gospel radiance.

Rejoice, lightning, burning heresy;

Rejoice, thunder, frightening seducer.

rejoice, true teacher of the mind;

Rejoice, mysterious revealer of the mind.

rejoice, as if you trampled down the worship of the creature;

rejoice, for we have learned to worship the Creator in the Trinity.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

Rejoice, King of kings and Lord of lords to the servant;

Rejoice, servants of His heavenly companion.

Rejoice, help to faithful people;

Rejoice, kind of Christian exaltation.

rejoice, namesake victory;

rejoice, crowned arrogant.

rejoice, mirror of all virtues;

Rejoice, for all those who come to you have a strong visor.

rejoice, according to God and the Mother of God, all our hope;

Rejoice, health of our bodies and salvation of our souls.

rejoice, for by you we are freed from eternal death;

rejoice, for we are worthy of you endless life.

Rejoice, Nicholas, the great Wonderworker.

/This kontakion is read three times, then the 1st ikos and the 1st kontakion/

Read the text of the Orthodox prayer to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

Oh, all-holy Nicholas, the most beautiful servant of the Lord, our warm intercessor, and everywhere in sorrow a quick helper! Help me, a sinner and despondent in this present life, grant me the remission of all my sins, who have sinned from my youth, in all my life, deed, word, thought and all my feelings; and at the end of my soul, help me to the accursed one, implore the Lord God, all creatures of the Creator, deliver me from air ordeals and eternal torment: may I always glorify the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your merciful intercession, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.