One of the most beloved forms of prayer in the Orthodox Church, the "akathist" or "standing hymn" dates back over a thousand years LINKS: A short definition of "akathist": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDj7DL9dzmI The Akathist in Praise of God's Creation (akathist of thanksgiving): https://www.goarch.org/-/akathist-in-praise-of-gods-creation An akathist for those who have fallen asleep: https://www.akathists.com/specific-occasions-and-other/for-the-repose-of-those-who-have-fallen-asleep/ An article introducing the first akathist: https://www.goarch.org/akathisthymn A list of akathists: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/akathists A website full of akathists: https://www.akathists.com Another list of Akathists (in multiple languages): https://orthodoxchristianakathists.wordpress.com A recording of the Akathist to the Theotokos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2IYzQ2Ava4 A channel full of akathists: https://www.youtube.com/@UCWrHb78pcdbT_3--xSQyGog Our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries are supporters of Patristix and working on helping the future of Orthodoxy: https://www.theoym.org We still need your ongoing help in getting Patristix to a sustainable place so we can make even MORE content like it, freely available to everyone. Consider supporting us here: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/

Mentioned fleetingly in Acts 17:34, find out more about the quest for truth that led Dionysius into the Church. LINKS: An article on the life of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2019/10/03/102843-hieromartyr-dionysius-the-areopagite-bishop-of-athens An introduction to Dionysius the Areopagite by Archbishop Alexander Golitzin (one of the world's experts on his writings, he considers these writings to be from the 6th century): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P2DQd5DV5I An article arguing for the authenticity of the Dionysius letters to the first century: https://orthodoxchristiantheology.com/2023/12/08/the-authenticity-of-the-dionysian-corpus-what-does-this-mean-for-protestantism/ A further article on the life of St Dionysius the Areopagite: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2015/10/synaxarion-of-saint-dionysius-areopagite.html A "Symbolic World" article about Dionysius from Richard Rohlin: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/content/the-symbolism-of-st-dionysius-the-areopagite A "Lord of Spirits" episode that introduces Dionysius the Areopagite (at about the 1:16:00 mark): https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lordofspirits/whos_in_charge_here/ Amongst the friends keeping this show alive are Orthodox Youth Ministries. Find out about the good work they do here: https://www.theoym.org/ We are hoping to make the Patristix show a sustainable project that can allow us to expand on it with extra shows. Consider donating monthly here to help that happen: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/

Cynewulf is one of the British Isle's oldest preserved poets. His work "Ascension", also known as "Christ II" (for being the second poem in a collection of poems about Jesus), is a powerful telling of Christ's victorious work for mankind. LINKS: For more on the 'Harrowing of Hell' and Christ's defeat of demons, death, and hades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpExtRKqZlQ Our episode introducing the Saxon "Heliand" text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS4XyUDajSA An article on Cynewulf's "Ascension" aka "Christ II": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_II Read the full "Ascension" poem for yourself: https://archive.org/details/cynewulfchristof00cynerich/page/16/mode/2up A part of St Gregory's sermon that inspired "Ascension": https://enlargingtheheart.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/gregory-the-great-we-must-ascend-in-heart-and-mind-where-he-has-ascended-in-body/#:~:text=Therefore%2C%20dearly%20beloved%20brethren%2C%20it,let%20nothing%20be%20sweet%20below. A reading from Cynewulf in a church setting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6khqZmUG8 Amongst the supporters of this channel keeping it going are our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries that (apart from helping us!) are helping grow the future of our faith in young people: https://www.theoym.org/ Please consider supporting the work of this channel, and help us reach a sustainable place, by donating monthly here: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/

Known as "Miniscule 565", this Byzantine copy of the Gospels is believed to have been handwritten by a saint famous for her defence of iconography. LINKS: With thanks to the National Library of Russia for helping us find the high quality scans of Miniscule 565 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering. Also known as Greek 53 NLR, or ε 93 Von Soden numbering): https://nlr.ru/manuscripts/RA1527/elektronnyiy-katalog?ab=253723C1-08C5-405A-BC1F-A41182099111 A short article about Miniscule 565: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2011/02/empress-theodoras-codex-minuscule-565.html The Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minuscule_565 Another: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Minuscule_565 The letter of Saint Jerome in which he talks abour purple parchment Gospels: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3001022.htm An article on purple parchments: https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2019/11/purple-parchment-manuscripts-unique-examples-of-book-art Our video on Saint Kassia the Hymnographer, a contemporary of Saint Theodora the Empress, & fellow iconodule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeMFKdFKUyY Our video on the Lindisfarne Gospels illuminated manuscript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhMFaWPhkA8 Our video on the Book of Kells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7zSvXd3D3s Our intro to icons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCixfrMY5ME Amongst the supporters helping us keep making videos are our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries. Find out what they're up to here: https://www.theoym.org/ Please consider supporting us with a monthly gift here, and help us reach a point of sustainable production with Patristix: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/

A missionary that created an alphabet to preach the Gospel, & who dedicated his life to know a people. He's also the patron saint of Stephan (the host of Patristix) and one of the main inspirations behind the creation of Patristix itself. LINKS: An article on St Stephan, Bishop of Perm: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2019/04/26/101208-saint-stephen-bishop-of-perm A short animated video about Saint Stephen of Perm, referencing him as a bit like Saint Patrick was for the Irish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qQKxDsl2UE About the Zyrian Trinity Icon (attributed to Saint Stephan): https://mapping.apjan.co/item/the-zyrianskaia-trinity-icon An article about the Old Permic "Abur" alphabet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Permic_script An article (in Russian but it has pictures!) about St Stephan: https://foma.ru/svyatitel-stefan-permskij.html An article (in Russian) about the possible discovery of Saint Stephan's lost relics in February 2025: https://foma.ru/moshhi-svyatitelya-stefana-permskogo-predpolozhitelno-nashli-v-moskovskom-kremle.html Some photos from Saint Stephan's Cathedral: http://stefan-sobor.ru/vnutrennee-ubranstvo-hrama/ An article about Komi knitting (a very celebrated part of the culture): https://fiberlure.com/2019/12/07/komi-knitting-i-an-accidental-discovery/ A book about traditional Komi knitting patterns: https://archive.org/details/mostlymittenstra0000schu This channel continues to exist thanks to regular support including from our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries: https://www.theoym.org/ Please consider helping us reach a sustainable place in producing these materials by donating here: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/

An excerpt from a sermon delivered about one and half THOUSAND years ago! The second time some teaching from Saint Dorotheos has appeared here. Truth never gets old, and the ancient Christians continue to teach those alive today. LINKS: Our video about the "Wheel" sermon by Saint Dorotheos of Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGZyu8iJqlA The life of Saint Dorotheos by @Trisagionfilms : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47rtv91Oexs Read the full sermon: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2020/08/homily-on-conscience-st-dorotheos-of.html Amongst the supporters keeping this channel alive are Orthodox Youth Ministries. Find out more about their important work: https://www.theoym.org/ Please consider supporting us: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/

Where was Jesus during His three days in the tomb? Well, Christian theology teaches that His spirit descended into Hades and wiped it out. LINKS: The opening track is a stunning rendition of a Georgian melody for the Paschal Troparion. Hear it in full here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYwnhXCZ_lY Read the Paschal Homily by Saint John Chrysostom: https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/the-paschal-sermon Watch our video about the Resurrection icon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOkL11HUqrg An article by Fr Stephen DeYoung about the harrowing of hell and Psalm 24: https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/wholecounsel/2019/04/25/lift-up-your-heads-o-ye-gates-psalm-24-and-the-harrowing-of-hades/ The amazing homily by Saint Epiphanius of Cyprus about the Lord's descent into Hades: https://www.holycrossoca.org/newslet/1204.html#:~:text=Something%20strange%20is%20happening%20%2D%20there,ever%20since%20the%20world%20began A collection of articles about the Harrowing of Hades by Kyle at @barrelagedfaith : https://www.barrelagedfaith.com/p/harrowing-of-hades-in-lewis-and-tolkien A video about the descent, and about the Holy Fire in Jerusalem, from @TheTransfiguredLife : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5DhBQ1kpuY An article concerning Scripture and Early Church teaching about Holy Saturday: https://orthodoxbridge.com/2018/04/06/evidence-christs-descent-hell/ A dramatised audiobook about the Harrowing of Hades by @CreativeOrthodox : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsxWavgcPCo Another article about the harrowing of hell and Holy Saturday: https://orthochristian.com/78632.html Yet another article about Christ's Descent into Hades and why it matters: https://theoriatv.substack.com/p/christs-descent-into-hades-after Another article about the dogma of the Christ's descent into Hades: https://myocn.net/the-dogma-of-christs-descent-into-hades/ Amongst our supporters keeping this channel alive are our friends at Orthodox Youth Ministries. Learn more about them here: https://www.theoym.org Please consider joining our little cohort of supporters and help us make MORE of these videos by donating here: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/

What happened to Lazarus, Jesus' friend, after he was raised to life? LINKS: Read the story: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2011&version=NKJV The icon of Saint Lazarus of Kition is by our friend Julia Hayes: https://www.ikonographics.net/ A short film from the creators of Patristix inspired by Lazarus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=l-pas7s914M The life of Saint Lazarus, friend of Jesus, by @Trisagionfilms : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVnrKezhqVs Saint Nikolai Velimirovich's full writing on Christ's resurrecting of the soul: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2019/04/christ-as-resurrector-and-life-giver.html An article about Greek Lazarus traditions: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2011/04/greek-traditions-for-saturday-of.html Saint Gregory of Nyssa's homily on Lazarus Saturday: https://www.mystagogyresourcecenter.com/2024/04/on-resurrection-of-lazarus-st-gregory.html Saint John Chrysostom's homily on Lazarus Saturday: https://orthochristian.com/69858.html Saint Athanasius' homily for Lazarus Saturday: https://smsanj.org/resources/let-us-go-to-die-with-him/ Our Great Lent episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J00UJyit-d4 A short video about the Lazarakia buns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaTWS9ia_GM The Saint Lazarus church in Larnaca: https://larnakaregion.com/directory/product/agios-lazaros-saint-lazarus Amongst our friends helping us continue this show are those at Orthodox Youth Ministries: https://www.theoym.org/ Consider joining in the creation of this ongoing show by a monthly donation here: https://ko-fi.com/patristix You can also help us by getting Patristix graphic designs on ALL SORTS of merch at our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/patristix/shop?asc=u Also follow us on social media for cool graphics, pictures and info: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Patristix Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patristixgram/