Jordanville Edition
Akathist Hymn of Repentance in Christ
Akathist Hymn of Repentance in Christ
Kontakion 1
Christ our Savior, we bring supplication
and praise to You as we heed the call to repentance of sins. Grant us the
wisdom to listen to Your teachings according to the Scriptures, especially from
that moment forward when You said, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at
hand.” Guide us to understand all things pertaining to repentance. In
recognition of Your divine message and Your entire ministry on earth, we
implore You:
Christ our Savior, save us.
Ikos 1
The Forerunner and Baptist John preached
in the wilderness of Judea. Many people from the region came to hear him say,
“Prepare the way of the Lord; make His paths straight.” You also came from
Galilee to be baptized, Lord Jesus, even though You had no need of repentance.
The Heavenly Father then said of You, “This is My beloved Son in Whom I am well
pleased.” Both the newly baptized and the yet unbaptized therefore sang praises
to You:
Save us, Only-Begotten Son of God Who was
sent into the world to redeem mankind.
Save us, Son of the Virgin Who freely
offers forgiveness of sins to all.
Save us, Jesus Christ Who was baptized in
the Jordan River by Saint John the Baptist.
Save us, Savior Who never sinned but
fulfilled all righteousness.
Save us, for we have heard the holy
preaching and we are born of water and of the Spirit.
Save us, for we desire salvation and a
virtuous life.
Save us, for the heavens rejoice when a
sinner repents.
Save us, for the Kingdom of Heaven
is near.
Save us, for we repent daily and prepare
a way for You, Lord Jesus.
Save us, for we continually make our path
straight for You, Immortal One.
Save us and make us worthy of the Holy
Spirit dwelling in us.
Save us and make us heirs of the Heavenly
Kingdom.
Christ our Savior, save us.
Kontakion 2
