Akathist to Archangel Michael: when to read the text and listen to the performance

When to read the akathist to Archangel Michael

Kontakion 1

Chosen commander of the Heavenly powers and intercessor of the human race, this is to you, who are delivered from the sorrowful, we offer a song of thanksgiving: but you, as you stand before the Throne of the King of Glory, free us from all troubles, and with faith and love we call to you in praise: Rejoice, Michael , the great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Ikos 1

Like the angelic fiery faces of the primate, it is fitting that angelic bodies and tongues praise you, Michael; but until we are admonished by you to become accustomed to the incorporeal verb, hear, even from human, especially grateful lips, the tit:

Rejoice, original star of the world;
Rejoice, brighter light of truth and golden righteousness.
Rejoice, first receiver of the rays of uncreated light in angelic celestials;
Rejoice, chief of the angels.
Rejoice, in him the glory of the Creative Hand shines most brightly;
Rejoice, for in it are the cathedrals of all incorporeal beings.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 2

Seer of faith, the greatness of spiritual beauty and the power of your lightning right hand, Archangel of God, we, as earthly and fleshly, are filled with surprise, joy and gratitude to the Creator of all, calling with all the Heavenly powers: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

The mind is pure and free from passions, ask us, wonderful Michael, the ruler of the heavenly ranks, so that, having ascended in thought from the earthly to the heavenly, we will sing a song of praise to you:

Rejoice, God's indescribable beauty and kindness closest to the viewer:
Rejoice, sincere mysteries of the all-good advice of the Most Holy Trinity.
Rejoice, faithful executor of the eternal destinies of the Trinity;
Rejoice, for the hosts of Heaven marvel at him with love.
Rejoice, who are glorified with faith by those born on earth;
Rejoice, for whom the forces of hell tremble.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 3

Revealing the power of irresistible zeal for the glory of God in yourself, you became at the head of the angelic faces, Michael, against the proud Dannitsa, who breathes malice, and to him with his dark minions from the heights of heaven into the underworld, the being cast down, the host of Heaven, most gloriously led by you, with joy, as with one mouth, before the Throne of God, exclaiming: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Rejoice, for Satan was cast down from heaven like lightning;
Rejoice, through whom the preserved human race ascends to heaven.
Rejoice, wonderful adornment of the all-bright world of the Mountain;
Rejoice, glorious intercession of the fallen world.
Rejoice, no longer defeated by the forces of evil;
Rejoice, established with all the Angels of God in truth and righteousness forever by the grace of God.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 4

Deliver us, the First Throne Angels, from the storms of temptations and troubles, who celebrate your most radiant triumph with love and joy; For you are a great helper in troubles and in the hour of death from evil spirits the guardian and intercessor of all who cry to your and our Master and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Seeing your boldness against the hordes of Satan, all the ranks of angels joyfully moved after you to fight for the Name and glory of their Master, crying out: who is God? We, who have brought Satan under your feet, are defeated, and we call to you, as a conqueror:

Rejoice, to whom peace and silence have been established in heaven;
Rejoice, for the worthless spirit of malice has descended even to hell.
Rejoice, direct the angelic armies and the forces of the invisible world to destroy evil;
Rejoice, you have invisibly tamed the disturbance of the elements of the visible world.
Rejoice, wondrous champions of the spirits of wickedness in heaven;
Rejoice, you are strong and helpful to those who are weak in the temptations and misfortunes of this age.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 5

A rich source of great miracles appeared in your temple in Khoneh; Not just because the great and terrible serpent, who abided in that place, consumed your power, but also the streams of water, healing every bodily ailment, opened up, and all of them called to the Lord of the Angels, who glorify you, with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Hearing and leading you like a great light, shining among the faces of angels, wonderful Michael, we run to you, according to God and the Most Holy Mother of God: illuminate with the rays of your light all of us who cry out to you:

Rejoice, leader and guardian of God’s chosen people in the desert;
Rejoice, high mediator of the law, given by the hand of Moses at Sinai.
Rejoice, from the wicked judges and leaders of Israel you have found strength and protection;
Rejoice, through the prophets and high priestess of Judaism the gift of knowledge from the Omniscient God was received.
Rejoice, God-fearing lawgivers who provide secret wisdom;
Rejoice, you place judgment and truth in the hearts of those who do good.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 6

When I once saw Manoah, the herald of God's destinies, I was filled with bewilderment and fear, and thought that no one should live on earth; learned from his wife about the goodness of the appearance and the meekness of your words, in joy about the one who was born, according to your words, your son Sampson, cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

You shone with wonderful glory, Michael, when you stood in the form of humanity before Joshua, saying, “Take the boot off your foot, for I am the Archangel of the power of the Lord.” Marveling at this appearance of yours, we cry out to you with love:

Rejoice, vigilant guardian of the divinely crowned heads;
Rejoice, you who resist the authorities, as those who resist God’s command are quick to destroy them.
Rejoice, pacifier of popular unrest;
Rejoice, invisible abolitionist of evil customs.
Rejoice, for you enlighten those who doubt in the hour of fierce perplexity;
Rejoice, for you snatch away those tempted from destructive obsessions.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 7

Although the Lord of all things shows that the lot of the sons of men is not a matter of chance, but is contained in His Right Hand, having given you an intercessor and guardian for the kingdoms of the earth, and preparing tribes and peoples for the eternal Kingdom of God; For this reason, everyone who knows about your great service for human salvation calls out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

Rejoice, indestructible fence of the holy temples of God;
Rejoice, the enemy of the faith of Christ is an insurmountable barrier.
Rejoice, for the elements obey His command;
Rejoice, for through him all evil plans are crushed.
Rejoice, you who bring joy from the Throne of the Almighty to the faithful;
Rejoice, you who lead the unfaithful onto the path of righteousness and truth.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 8

A strange miracle of your power, Archangel of God, was carried away by Habakkuk, when, by the mania of God, you captured him and brought him quickly from Judea to Babylon, to give food to Daniel, imprisoned in a den of lions; Moreover, being amazed at the great effect of your power, cry out with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

Rejoice, master of the thrice-holy angelic singing;
Rejoice, ever-ready representative and guardian of the earth-born.
Rejoice, proud Pharaoh and the infidel Egyptians, striking strangely;
Rejoice, faithful Jews, glorious guide in the desert.
Rejoice, by whom the flame of the furnace of Babylon was extinguished;
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 9

All the monks of the Holy Mount Athos came into joyful trepidation, seeing how God-fearing the youth was, furiously thrown into the depths of the sea with a stone from the wicked gold-lovers, you saved; In the same way, the monastery that has received him, admiring your name, gratefully calls out to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

Rejoice, invincible commander of the Orthodox armies;
Rejoice, fear and overthrow of evil armies.
Rejoice, planter of the right faith and worship of God;
Rejoice, destroyer of soul-harming heresies and schisms.
Rejoice, you who have strengthened the pious Maccabees many times on the battlefield;
Rejoice, you who defeated the wicked leader of Antiochus Iliodor in the temple itself.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 10

Be a strong helper to those who want to be saved, Archangel of God, deliver us and protect us from troubles and misfortunes, especially from our evil habits and sins, yes, thriving in faith, hope and love of Christ, with joy about your previous intercession to the Lord of Angels and men, grateful we call: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are a wall to a believer, Archangel of God, and a strong pillar in battle with enemies visible and invisible; For this reason, we are delivered by you from the snares of demons, with a grateful heart and mouth we call Sitsa:

Rejoice, invincible opponent of faith and opponent of the Holy Church;
Rejoice, tireless hastener of the humble proclaimer of the Gospel.
Rejoice, enlighten those who sit in the darkness of evil with the light of the faith of Christ;
Rejoice, instructing those fooled by false wisdom onto the path of truth and repentance.
Rejoice, terrible avenger who swears the Name of God in vain;
Rejoice, lightning-fast punisher of those who mock madness about the sacraments of the holy faith.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 11

All singing of praise is overcome by the multitude of your miracles, Archangel of God, as you have accomplished the essence not only in heaven and on earth, but also in the dark halls of the underworld, where you bound the deep serpent with the bonds of the power of the Lord, so that those who are delivered from his malice will bless the Lord of heaven and earth, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

Rejoice, having preserved the purity of knowledge of God among the Jews during the days of the Old Testament;
Rejoice, you who have many times eradicated the tares of error in the days of New Grace.
Rejoice, destroyer of pagan soothsayers and idols;
Rejoice, strengthener of Christian ascetics and passion-bearers.
Rejoice, filling those who are weak in spirit with the power of God’s grace;
Rejoice, thou who clothe those who are weak in the flesh with the whole armor of faith.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 12

Ask for grace from God from Heaven for us, who sing in the glory of your all-honorable name, Michael, so that, overshadowed by your intercession, we will live in all piety and purity, until, until we are separated by death from the bonds of the flesh, we will be worthy to appear before the fiery Throne of the King of Glory and cry out from the faces of the angels: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing your manifold miracles, Michael, done for our salvation, we pray to the Lord and Master of all, that the spirit of zeal for the glory of God, which is in you, will become scarce in us who call you:

Rejoice, you have previously placed faithful servants of God at the right time to the heights of power;
Rejoice, thou who invisibly cast down the impudent and unworthy from the heights of power and glory.
Rejoice, on the last day you have brethren chosen from the four corners of the earth;
Rejoice, even though sinners, like tares, will be given over to eternal fire by the voice of God.
Rejoice, for Satan and his angels will be cast into the lake of fire forever;
Rejoice, for the righteous will be more gloriously established in the abodes of the Heavenly Father.
Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 13

O wonderful chief of Archangels and Angels, for your wonderful service to the salvation of the human race, accept from us the voice of praise and thanksgiving that is now raised to you and, as if filled with the power of God, cover us with your immaterial wing from all enemies, visible and invisible, so that the one glorified by you and glorified you Let us call to the Lord: Alleluia. (This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

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Kontakion 1 Chosen commander of the Heavenly powers and intercessor of the human race, we offer this song of thanksgiving to you, who are delivered from the sorrowful: but you, as you stand before the Throne of the King of Glory, free us from all troubles, and with faith and love we call to you in praise: Rejoice , Michael, the great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers. Ikos 1 Like the angelic fiery faces of the primate, with angelic bodies and tongues it is fitting to praise you, Michael; but until you admonish the disembodied with the verb, hear, even from human, especially grateful lips, the face: • Rejoice, original star of the world; • Rejoice, brighter than truth and golden righteousness. • Rejoice, first receiver of the rays of uncreated light in angelic celestials; • Rejoice, chief of the angels. • Rejoice, in him the glory of the Creative Hand shines most brightly; • Rejoice, in which the cathedrals of all incorporeal beings adorn themselves. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 2, Seer of faith, the greatness of spiritual beauty and the power of your lightning right hand, Archangel of God, we, as earthly and flesh-bound, are filled with surprise, joy and gratitude to the Creator of all, calling with all the Heavenly powers: Alleluia.

Ikos 2 The mind is pure and free from passions, ask us, wonderful Michael, the ruler of the heavenly ranks, and, having ascended in thought from the earthly to the heavenly, we will sing a song of praise to you: • Rejoice, God's indescribable beauty and kindness closest to the viewer: • Rejoice, all-good advice of the Most Holy One Trinity's sincere mystery. • Rejoice, faithful executor of the eternal destinies of the Trinity; • Rejoice, for the hosts of Heaven marvel at him with love. • Rejoice, who are glorified with faith by those born on earth; • Rejoice, for whom the forces of hell tremble. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 3 Revealing the power of irresistible zeal for the glory of God in yourself, you became at the head of the angelic faces, Michael, against the proud Dannitsa, who breathes malice, and to him with his dark minions from the heights of heaven into the underworld, the being cast down, the host of Heaven, most gloriously led by you, with joy , like one mouth, before the Throne of God you exclaim: Alleluia.

Ikos 3 May you, Archangel Michael, have a great intercessor for the entire Christian race and a wonderful helper in battles with opponents; For this reason, for the sake of your wonderful protection, if we wish to be honored, on the day of your triumph we cry to you: • Rejoice, for whom Satan, like lightning, fell from heaven; • Rejoice, through whom the protected human race ascends to heaven. • Rejoice, wonderful adornment of the all-bright world of the Mountain; • Rejoice, glorious intercession of the fallen world. • Rejoice, no longer defeated by the forces of evil; • Rejoice, established with all the Angels of God in truth and righteousness forever by the grace of God. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 4 Deliver us, the First Throne Angels, from the storms of temptations and troubles, who celebrate your most radiant triumph with love and joy; For you are a great helper in troubles and in the hour of death from evil spirits the guardian and intercessor of all who cry to your and our Master and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4 Seeing your boldness against the hordes of Satan, all the ranks of angels joyfully moved after you to fight for the Name and glory of their Master, crying out: who is God? We, who have laid Satan under your feet, call to you, as a conqueror: • Rejoice, to whom peace and silence have been established in heaven; • Rejoice, for the worthless spirit of malice has descended even to hell. • Rejoice, direct the angelic armies and the forces of the invisible world to destroy evil; • Rejoice, you have invisibly tamed the disturbance of the elements of the visible world. • Rejoice, wondrous champions of the spirits of wickedness in heaven; • Rejoice, you who are strong and helpful to those who are weak in the temptations and misfortunes of this age. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 5 A rich source of great miracles appeared in your temple in Khoneh; Not just because the great and terrible serpent, who abided in that place, consumed your power, but also the streams of water, healing every bodily ailment, opened up, and all of them called to the Lord of the Angels, who glorify you, with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 5 Hearing and leading you like a great light, shining in the midst of the faces of angels, wonderful Michael, we resort to you, according to God and the Most Holy Mother of God: illuminate with the rays of your light all of us, crying to you: • Rejoice, leader and guardian of the people in the desert God's chosen one; • Rejoice, high mediator of the law, given by the hand of Moses at Sinai. • Rejoice, from the wicked judges and leaders of Israel you have found strength and protection; • Rejoice, through the prophets and high priestess of Judaism the gift of knowledge from the Omniscient God was received. • Rejoice, God-fearing lawgivers who provide secret wisdom; • Rejoice, you place judgment and truth in the hearts of those who do good. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 6 The herald of God's destinies, when I once saw Manoah, I was filled with bewilderment and fear, I thought no one should live on earth; learned from his wife about the goodness of the appearance and the meekness of your words, in joy about the one who was born, according to your words, your son Sampson, cry out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 6 You shone with wonderful glory, O Michael, when you stood in the form of humanity before Joshua, saying, “Take off the boot of your foot, for I am the Archangel of the power of the Lord.” Wondering at your appearance, we cry out to you with love: • Rejoice, vigilant guardian of the divinely crowned heads; • Rejoice, you who resist the authorities, as those who resist God’s command are quick to destroy them. • Rejoice, pacifier of popular unrest; • Rejoice, invisible abolitionist of evil customs. • Rejoice, for you enlighten those who doubt in the hour of severe perplexity; • Rejoice, for you deliver those tempted from destructive obsessions. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 7 Although the Lord of all things showed that the lot of the sons of men is not an accident of chance, but is contained in His Right Hand, giving you an intercessor and guardian for the kingdoms of the earth, and preparing tribes and peoples for the eternal Kingdom of God; For this reason, everyone who knows about your great service for human salvation calls out to God with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 7 New miracles shown to us, Archangel, by you on earth, the Creator and Lord of all miracles, when the temple, created in your name, was wondrously saved from being drowned by river waters; Seeing blessed Archippus with his spiritual children, he cried out to you in gratitude: • Rejoice, indestructible fence of the holy temples of God; • Rejoice, the enemy of the faith of Christ is an insurmountable barrier. • Rejoice, the elements obey his command; • Rejoice, in whom all evil plans are crushed. • Rejoice, you who bring joy from the Throne of the Almighty to the faithful; • Rejoice, you who lead the unfaithful onto the path of righteousness and truth. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 8 A strange miracle of your power, Archangel of God, was carried away by Habakkuk, when, by the mania of God, you took him away and brought him quickly from Judea to Babylon, to give food to Daniel, imprisoned in a den of lions; Moreover, being amazed at the great effect of your power, cry out with faith: Alleluia.

Ikos 8 You are all in the highest, Michael, standing before the Throne of the King of Glory, and you are not far from those below, fighting with the enemies of human salvation; the same with all the coveted Fatherland. Those who want to achieve heaven, according to you, call: • Rejoice, master of the thrice-holy angelic singing; • Rejoice, ever-ready representative and guardian of the earth-born. • Rejoice, proud Pharaoh with the infidel Egyptians, striking strangely; • Rejoice, faithful Jews, glorious guide in the desert. • Rejoice, by whom the flame of the furnace of Babylon was extinguished; • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 9 All the monks of the Holy Mount Athos came to tremble with joy, seeing how God-fearing the youth was, furiously thrown into the depths of the sea with a stone from the wicked gold-lovers, you saved her; In the same way, the monastery that has received him, admiring your name, gratefully calls out to the Lord: Alleluia.

Ikos 9 Vitius verbs and wise meanings do not suffice to express your power, Michael, how in one night you smote one hundred seventy and five thousand from the armies of the king of Assyria Sennacherib, so that others may be punished, do not blaspheme the Name of the Lord; We, honoring your holy zeal for the glory of the True God, joyfully call to you: • Rejoice, invincible commander of the Orthodox armies; • Rejoice, fear and overthrow of evil armies. • Rejoice, planter of the right faith and worship of God; • Rejoice, destroyer of soul-harming heresies and schisms. • Rejoice, you who have strengthened the pious Maccabees many times on the battlefield; • Rejoice, having defeated the wicked leader of Antiochus Iliodor in the very temple. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 10 Be a strong helper to those who want to be saved, Archangel of God, deliver and protect us from troubles and misfortunes, especially from our evil habits and sins, yes, thriving in faith, hope and love of Christ, with joy about your previous intercession to the Lord of the Angels and We call people with gratitude: Alleluia.

Ikos 10 You are the wall of a believer, the Archangel of God, and a strong pillar in battle with enemies visible and invisible; For this reason, we are delivered by you from the snares of demons, with a grateful heart and mouth we call Sitsa: • Rejoice, invincible opponent of the enemy of faith and the opponent of the Holy Church; • Rejoice, tireless hastener of the humble proclaimer of the Gospel. • Rejoice, enlighten those who sit in the darkness of evil with the light of the faith of Christ; • Rejoice, instructing those fooled by false wisdom onto the path of truth and repentance. • Rejoice, terrible avenger who swears by the Name of God in vain; • Rejoice, lightning-fast punisher of those who mock madness about the sacraments of the holy faith. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 11 Every singing of praise is overcome by the multitude of your miracles, O Archangel of God, as you have accomplished the essence not only in heaven and on earth, but also in the dark halls of the underworld, where you bound the deep serpent with the bonds of the power of the Lord, so that those who are delivered from his malice will bless the Lord of heaven and earth, calling: Alleluia.

Ikos 11 The luminous servant of truth and purity of worship of God appeared to you, the Archangel, when, foreseeing the machinations of the spirit of darkness, you forbade him in the Name of God, so that the hidden body of the deceased leader of Israel Moses would not dare to appear for deification as the sensual son of Israel; For this reason, now honoring your blessed council, we cry out to you with gratitude: • Rejoice, having preserved the purity of knowledge of God among the Jews in the days of the Old Testament; • Rejoice, thou who in the days of New Grace hast rooted out the tares of error many times over. • Rejoice, destroyer of pagan soothsayers and idols; • Rejoice, strengthener of Christian ascetics and passion-bearers. • Rejoice, filling those who are weak in spirit with the power of God’s grace; • Rejoice, thou who clothe those who are weak in the flesh with the whole armor of faith. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 12 Request grace from God from Heaven for us, singing in the glory of your all-honorable name, Michael, so that, overshadowed by your intercession, we may live in all piety and purity, until we are separated by death from the bonds of the flesh, and be worthy to appear before the fiery Throne of the King of Glory and with the faces of the angels cry: Alleluia.

Ikos 12 Singing your manifold miracles, Michael, performed for our salvation, we pray to the Lord and Master of all, that the spirit of zeal for the glory of God, which is in you, will become scarce in us who call you: • Rejoice, faithful servants of God in the time of need deliver to the height of power beforehand; • Rejoice, thou invisibly cast down the daring and unworthy from the heights of power and glory. • Rejoice, on the last day you have brethren chosen from the four corners of the earth; • Rejoice, even though sinners, like tares, will be given over to eternal fire by the voice of God. • Rejoice, for Satan and his angels will be cast into the lake of fire forever; • Rejoice, for the righteous will be more gloriously established in the abodes of the Heavenly Father. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 13 O most wonderful ruler of the Archangels and Angels, for your wonderful service to the salvation of the human race, accept from us the voice of praise and thanksgiving that is now raised to you and, as if filled with the power of God, cover us with your immaterial wing from all enemies, visible and invisible, so that the one you glorify and To the Lord who glorified you, we call you: Alleluia.
(This kontakion is read three times)
Ikos 1 Like the angelic fiery faces of the primate, with angelic faces and tongues it is fitting to praise you, Michael;
but until you admonish the disembodied with the verb, hear, even from human, especially grateful lips, the face: • Rejoice, original star of the world; • Rejoice, brighter than truth and golden righteousness. • Rejoice, first receiver of the rays of uncreated light in angelic celestials; • Rejoice, chief of the angels. • Rejoice, in him the glory of the Creative Hand shines most brightly; • Rejoice, in which the cathedrals of all incorporeal beings adorn themselves. • Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers. Kontakion 1 Chosen commander of the Heavenly powers and intercessor of the human race, we offer this song of thanksgiving to you, who are delivered from the sorrowful: but you, as you stand before the Throne of the King of Glory, free us from all troubles, and with faith and love we call to you in praise: Rejoice , Michael, the great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.
Troparion to Archangel Michael

Troparion, tone 4

Heavenly armies of the Archangel, we always pray to you, we are unworthy, and with your prayers protect us with the shelter of your immaterial glory, preserving us, falling diligently and crying out: deliver us from troubles, like the commander of the Highest Powers.

First prayer

O Lord, Great God, King without beginning! Send, O Lord, Thy Archangel Michael to the aid of Thy servant (name), take me away from my enemies, visible and invisible!
O Lord Archangel Michael, pour out myrrh of goodness on your servant (name). O Lord Archangel Michael, destroyer of demons! Forbid all enemies fighting me, create them like sheep, and crush them like dust before the wind. O Lord Great Archangel Michael, the six-winged first Prince and Governor of the Heavenly Powers, Cherub and Seraphim! O wonderful Michael the Archangel! Be my help in everything, in grievances, in sorrows, in sorrows, in deserts, at crossroads, on rivers and seas a quiet refuge! Deliver me, Great Archangel Michael, from all the charms of the devil, when you hear me, your sinful servant (name), praying to you and calling on your holy name, hasten to my help, and hear my prayer. O Great Archangel Michael! Defeat all those who oppose me by the power of the Honest Life-Giving One The Cross of the Lord, the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos and the holy Apostles, and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, St. Andrew the Fool and the Holy Prophet Elijah, and the Holy Great Martyr Nikita and Eustathius, the Reverend Father and Saints and Martyr, and all the holy Heavenly Powers. Amen. This ancient prayer is written on the porch of the Chudov Monastery in Moscow - in the Church of the Archangel Michael.
Whoever reads this prayer every day, neither the devil nor an evil person will touch him, and his heart will not be deceived by flattery, and he will be delivered from hell. Second Prayer: Where your grace from the Lord, the Archangel of God Michael, falls, from there the power of the devil will be driven out. For the star who has fallen from heaven cannot bear to see your light. Thus we pray to you, extinguish his fiery arrows moving towards us with your breath. Amen.

Prayer three

Holy Archangel of God Michael and other ethereal Heavenly Powers, pray to God for me, the suffering one, that the Lord will tear away from me all sorts of harmful thoughts that constantly torment me and lead me to despair, wavering in faith and bodily exhaustion. Great and formidable guardian, Archangel Michael, cut off with a fiery sword the enemy of the human race and all his minions who want to destroy me, and stand inviolably on guard over this house, all those living in it and all its property.

(From the collection of prayers of the Athonite elder Pansofia. 1848)

Archangel Michael is one of the highest angels, taking the closest part in the destinies of the Church. Holy Scripture teaches us that, in addition to the physical, there is a great spiritual world inhabited by intelligent, good creatures called angels. The word "angel" in Greek means messenger. The Holy Scripture calls them this because God often communicates His will to people through them. What exactly is their life in the spiritual world that they inhabit, and what is their activity - we know almost nothing, and, in essence, we are not able to understand. They live in conditions completely different from our material ones: there time, space and all living conditions have a completely different content. The prefix “ archi ” to some angels indicates their more elevated service compared to other angels.

The name Michael means “Who is like God” in Hebrew. The Holy Scripture, telling about the appearance of angels to various people, names only some of them by their own names - apparently those who carry a special mission in establishing the Kingdom of God on earth. Among them are the archangels Michael and Gabriel, mentioned in the canonical books of Scripture, as well as the archangels Raphael, Uriel, Salafiel, Jehudiel and Barachiel, mentioned in the non-canonical books of Scripture. Archangel Gabriel usually appeared to some righteous people as a messenger of great and joyful events concerning the people of God (Dan. 8, 16, 9, 21; Luke 1, 19-26). In the book of Tobit, the archangel Raphael says about himself: “I am Raphael, one of the seven holy Angels who offer the prayers of the saints and ascend before the glory of the Holy One” (Tob. 12:15). From here arose the belief that there are seven archangels in Heaven, one of which is the Archangel Michael .

Archangel Michael in Scripture is called “prince”, “leader of the army of the Lord” and is depicted as the main fighter against the devil and all lawlessness among people. Hence his church name “archistratig”, i.e. senior warrior, leader. Thus, the Archangel Michael appeared to Joshua as an assistant during the conquest of the Promised Land by the Israelites. He appeared to the prophet Daniel during the days of the fall of the Babylonian kingdom and the beginning of the creation of the Messianic kingdom. Daniel was predicted to receive help from the Archangel Michael during the period of upcoming persecution under the Antichrist. In the Book of Revelation, Archangel Michael appears as the main leader in the war against the dragon-devil and other rebellious angels. “And there was war in Heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought against them, but they did not stand, and no place was found for them in Heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, the ancient serpent, called the devil and Satan.” The Apostle Jude briefly mentions the Archangel Michael as an adversary of the devil. (Josh. 5, 13; Dan. 10; 12, 1; Jude 9; Rev. 12, 7-9; Luke 10, 18).

In the spirit of Holy Scripture, some Church Fathers see Archangel Michael as a participant in other important events in the life of the people of God, where, however, he is not called by name. For example, he is identified with the mysterious pillar of fire that walked before the Israelites during their flight from Egypt and destroyed the hordes of Pharaoh at sea. He is also credited with the defeat of the huge Assyrian army that besieged Jerusalem under the prophet Isaiah. (Ex. 33, 9, 14, 26-28; 2 Kings 19, 35).

The Church reveres Archangel Michael as a defender of the faith and a fighter against heresies and all evil. On icons he is depicted with a fiery sword in his hand, or with a spear casting down the devil. At the beginning of the 4th century, the Church established the feast of the “Council” (i.e., the assembly) of the holy angels, led by the Archangel Michael, on November 8 (new: November 21).

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Persistent prayer by agreement

Akathist to the Archangel Michael (on Mondays at 20:00 Moscow time)

Dear brothers and sisters! If possible, join the reading of the Akathist in the month of February. Send your names in the comments. You can read at a time convenient for you. Save me, God!

Yes, the Lord God will help us all! Most Holy Theotokos, Save us! All Saints of God, pray to God for Us! Holy Archangel of God Michael, Pray to God for us!

PRELIMINARY PRAYERS READ BEFORE THE AKATHIST

Initial prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Heavenly King, Comforter, Soul of truth, Who is everywhere and fulfills everything, Treasure of good things and Giver of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from all filth, and save, O Good One, our souls.

Trisagion

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (Read three times, with the sign of the cross and bow from the waist.)

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse our sins; Master, forgive our iniquities; Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for Thy name's sake. Lord have mercy. (Three times). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven! Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as it is in heaven and on earth. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, just as we forgive our debtors; and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Lord have mercy. (12 times)

Come, let us worship our King God. (Bow)

Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ, Our King God. (Bow)

Come, let us bow and fall down to Christ Himself, the King and our God. (Bow)

Psalm 50, repentance

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great mercy and according to the multitude of Your mercies, cleanse my iniquity. Above all, wash me from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin; for I know my iniquity, and I will take away my sin before me. To You alone have I sinned and done evil before You; for you may be justified in all of Your words, and you will always triumph over Your judgment. Behold, I was conceived in iniquity, and my mother gave birth to me in sins. Behold, you have loved the truth; You have revealed to me the unknown and secret wisdom of Yours. Sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be cleansed; Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. My hearing brings joy and joy; humble bones will rejoice. Turn Your face away from my sins and cleanse all my iniquities. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit in my womb. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit away from me. Reward me with the joy of Your salvation and strengthen me with the Lord’s Spirit. I will teach the wicked Your way, and the wicked will turn to You. Deliver me from bloodshed, O God, God of my salvation; My tongue will rejoice in Your righteousness. Lord, open my mouth, and my mouth will declare Your praise. As if you had desired sacrifices, you would have given them: you do not favor burnt offerings. The sacrifice to GOD THE SPIRIT is crushed; God will not despise a broken and humble heart. Bless Zion, O Lord, with Your favor, and may the walls of Jerusalem be built. Then favor the sacrifice of righteousness, the offering and the burnt offering; Then they will place the bullock on Your altar.

Symbol of faith

I believe in one God the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only begotten, who was born of the Father before all ages; Light from Light, true God from true God, born, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, to Whom all things were. For our sake, man and our salvation came down from Heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became human. She was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried. And he rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. And again the coming one will be judged with glory by the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets. Into one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. I hope for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the next century. Amen.

Akathist to the Archangel of God Michail

Kontakion 1

Ikos 1

Rejoice, original star of the world; Rejoice, brighter light of truth and golden righteousness. Rejoice, first receiver of the rays of uncreated light in angelic celestials; Rejoice, chief of the angels. Rejoice, in him the glory of the Creative Hand shines most brightly; Rejoice, for in it are the cathedrals of all incorporeal beings. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 2

Ikos 2

The mind is pure and free from passions, ask us, wonderful Michael, the ruler of the heavenly ranks, and, having ascended in thought from the earthly to the heavenly, we will sing a song of praise to you: Rejoice, God's indescribable beauty and kindness closest to the viewer: Rejoice, all-good advice of the Most Holy Trinity in the sincere mystery. Rejoice, faithful executor of the eternal destinies of the Trinity; Rejoice, for the hosts of Heaven marvel at him with love. Rejoice, who are glorified with faith by those born on earth; Rejoice, for whom the forces of hell tremble. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 3

Ikos 3

To you, Archangel Michael, the entire Christian race may have a great intercessor and a wondrous helper in battles with the enemy; For this reason, for the sake of your wonderful protection, if we wish to be honored, on the day of your triumph we cry to you: Rejoice, for whom Satan, like lightning, fell from heaven; Rejoice, through whom the preserved human race ascends to heaven. Rejoice, wonderful adornment of the all-bright world of the Mountain; Rejoice, glorious intercession of the fallen world. Rejoice, no longer defeated by the forces of evil; Rejoice, established with all the Angels of God in truth and righteousness forever by the grace of God. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 4

Ikos 4

Seeing your boldness against the hordes of Satan, all the ranks of angels joyfully moved after you to fight for the Name and glory of their Master, crying out: who is God? We, who lead Satan under your feet, are defeated, we call to you, as a winner: Rejoice, for whom peace and silence have established themselves in heaven; Rejoice, for the worthless spirit of malice has descended even to hell. Rejoice, direct the angelic armies and the forces of the invisible world to destroy evil; Rejoice, you have invisibly tamed the disturbance of the elements of the visible world. Rejoice, wondrous champions of the spirits of wickedness in heaven; Rejoice, you are strong and helpful to those who are weak in the temptations and misfortunes of this age. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 5

Ikos 5

Hearing and leading you like a great light, shining in the midst of the faces of angels, wonderful Michael, we resort to you, according to God and the Most Holy Mother of God: illuminate with the rays of your light all of us, crying out to you: Rejoice, leader and guardian in the desert of God’s chosen people; Rejoice, high mediator of the law, given by the hand of Moses at Sinai. Rejoice, from the wicked judges and leaders of Israel you have found strength and protection; Rejoice, through the prophets and high priestess of Judaism the gift of knowledge from the Omniscient God was received. Rejoice, God-fearing lawgivers who provide secret wisdom; Rejoice, you place judgment and truth in the hearts of those who do good. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 6

Ikos 6

You shone with wonderful glory, Michael, when you stood in the form of humanity before Joshua, saying, “Take the boot off your foot, for I am the Archangel of the power of the Lord.” Wondering at your appearance, we cry out to you with love: Rejoice, vigilant guardian of the divinely crowned heads; Rejoice, you who resist the authorities, as those who resist God’s command are quick to destroy them. Rejoice, pacifier of popular unrest; Rejoice, invisible abolitionist of evil customs. Rejoice, for you enlighten those who doubt in the hour of fierce perplexity; Rejoice, for you snatch away those tempted from destructive obsessions. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 7

Ikos 7

New miracles have been shown to us, Archangel, by you on earth, the Creator and Lord of all miracles, when the temple, created in your name, was wonderfully saved from being drowned by river waters; Seeing blessed Archippus with his spiritual children, he cried out to you in gratitude: Rejoice, indestructible fence of the holy temples of God; Rejoice, the enemy of the faith of Christ is an insurmountable barrier. Rejoice, for the elements obey His command; Rejoice, for through him all evil plans are crushed. Rejoice, you who bring joy from the Throne of the Almighty to the faithful; Rejoice, you who lead the unfaithful onto the path of righteousness and truth. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 8

Ikos 8

You are all in the highest, Michael, standing before the Throne of the King of Glory, you are not far from the lower ones, fighting with the enemies of human salvation; the same with all the coveted Fatherland. Those who want to achieve heaven, according to you, call: Rejoice, director of the thrice-holy angelic singing; Rejoice, ever-ready representative and guardian of the earth-born. Rejoice, proud Pharaoh and the infidel Egyptians, striking strangely; Rejoice, faithful Jews, glorious guide in the desert. Rejoice, by whom the flame of the furnace of Babylon was extinguished; Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 9

Ikos 9

The ornate verbs and wise meanings do not suffice to express your power, Michael, how in one night you smote a hundred and seventy and five thousand from the armies of the Assyrian king Sennacherib, so that others may be punished, do not blaspheme the Name of the Lord; We, honoring your holy zeal for the glory of the True God, joyfully call to you: Rejoice, invincible commander of the Orthodox armies; Rejoice, fear and overthrow of evil armies. Rejoice, planter of the right faith and worship of God; Rejoice, destroyer of soul-harming heresies and schisms. Rejoice, you who have strengthened the pious Maccabees many times on the battlefield; Rejoice, you who defeated the wicked leader of Antiochus Iliodor in the temple itself. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 10

Ikos 10

You are a wall to a believer, Archangel of God, and a strong pillar in battle with enemies visible and invisible; For this reason, we deliver you from the snares of demons, with a grateful heart and mouth we call you to the sitsa: Rejoice, invincible opponent of the enemy of faith and the opponent of the Holy Church; Rejoice, tireless hastener of the humble proclaimer of the Gospel. Rejoice, enlighten those who sit in the darkness of evil with the light of the faith of Christ; Rejoice, instructing those fooled by false wisdom onto the path of truth and repentance. Rejoice, terrible avenger who swears the Name of God in vain; Rejoice, lightning-fast punisher of those who mock madness about the sacraments of the holy faith. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 11

Ikos 11

The luminous servant of truth and purity of worship of God appeared to you, Archangel, when, foreseeing the machinations of the spirit of darkness, you forbade him in the Name of God, so that the hidden body of the deceased leader of Israel, Moses, would not dare to appear for deification as the sensual son of Israel; For this reason, now honoring your blessed council, we cry out to you with gratitude: Rejoice, you who preserved the purity of knowledge of God among the Jews in the days of the Old Testament; Rejoice, you who have many times eradicated the tares of error in the days of New Grace. Rejoice, destroyer of pagan soothsayers and idols; Rejoice, strengthener of Christian ascetics and passion-bearers. Rejoice, filling those who are weak in spirit with the power of God’s grace; Rejoice, thou who clothe those who are weak in the flesh with the whole armor of faith. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 12

Ikos 12

Singing your manifold miracles, Michael, performed for our salvation, we pray to the Lord and Master of all, that the spirit of zeal for the glory of God, which is in you, will become scarce in us, who call you: Rejoice, faithful servants of God at the right time to the height of power supply beforehand; Rejoice, thou who invisibly cast down the impudent and unworthy from the heights of power and glory. Rejoice, on the last day you have brethren chosen from the four corners of the earth; Rejoice, even though sinners, like tares, will be given over to eternal fire by the voice of God. Rejoice, for Satan and his angels will be cast into the lake of fire forever; Rejoice, for the righteous will be more gloriously established in the abodes of the Heavenly Father. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 13 (read three times)

Ikos 1 (read again)

Like the angelic fiery faces of the primate, it is fitting that angelic bodies and tongues praise you, Michael; but until you admonish the disembodied with the verb, hear, even from human, especially grateful lips, the gray face: Rejoice, original star of the world; Rejoice, brighter light of truth and golden righteousness. Rejoice, first receiver of the rays of uncreated light in angelic celestials; Rejoice, chief of the angels. Rejoice, in him the glory of the Creative Hand shines most brightly; Rejoice, for in it are the cathedrals of all incorporeal beings. Rejoice, Michael, great Archangel, with all the Heavenly powers.

Kontakion 1 (also read again)

Prayers to Saint Archangel Michael

Holy and great Archangel of God Michael, the inscrutable and all-essential Trinity, the first primate of the Angels, the guardian and guardian of the human race, crushing with his army the head of the proud Denis in heaven and putting to shame his malice and deceit on earth! We resort to you with faith and we pray to you with love: be an indestructible shield and a strong shield for the Holy Church and our Orthodox Fatherland, protecting them with your lightning sword from all enemies, visible and invisible. Do not, O Archangel of God, forsake us through your help and intercession, who today glorify your holy name: behold, even though we are many sinners, we do not want to perish in our iniquities, but to turn to the Lord and be quickened by Him to do good deeds . Illuminate our minds with the light of God’s face, which shines on your lightning-like brow, so that we can understand that God’s will for us is good and perfect, and that we know all that it is fitting for us to do and that which we should despise and abandon. Strengthen our weak will and weak will with the grace of the Lord, so that, having established ourselves in the law of the Lord, we will cease to be dominated by earthly thoughts and the lusts of the flesh, carried away in the likeness of senseless children by the soon-to-perish beauties of this world, as if for the sake of the corruptible and earthly it is foolish to forget the eternal and heavenly. For all of these, ask us from above for the spirit of true repentance, unfeigned sadness for God and contrition for our sins, so that we may spend the remaining number of days of our temporary life not in pleasing our feelings and working with our passions, but in erasing the evils we have committed with tears of faith and contrition of heart, deeds of purity and holy deeds of mercy. When the hour of our end approaches, liberation from the bonds of this mortal body, do not leave us. Archangel of God, defenseless against the spirits of wickedness in heaven, accustomed to block the souls of mankind from rising to heaven, yes, protected by you, we will reach those glorious villages of paradise without stumbling, where there is no sorrow, no sighing, but endless life, and, being honored to see the bright face of the All-Blessed Lord and Master ours, falling with tears at His feet, let us exclaim in joy and tenderness: glory to Thee, our dearest Redeemer, Who for Thy great love for us, unworthy, was pleased to send Thy angels to serve our salvation! Amen.

Through the prayers of Archangel Michael, Lord Jesus Christ fulfill our petitions! (petition) But let it be not as we want, but as You, Lord, may Your will be done forever. Amen

Saint, Archangel of God Michael, Pray to God for the health and salvation of R.B.

List for health memorial:

Marina, Olga, Svetlana, Konstantin.

Dimitry, Olga, Anthony, Alexander, Andrey, Maria, Lyubov.

Svetlana, Olga, Yulia, Maxim, Kira, Evgeny, Evgeniy, Natalia, Mikhail, Alexander, Georgy, ml Lisa.

Andrey, Marina and relatives, Georgy, Alexander, Nina, Zoya, Elena, Irina.

Elena, Alexy, Natalia, Elijah, rep. Romana, rev. Daria, Vladimir, Victor, Olga, Tatiana, Alexander, Natalia.

Severe pain Valeria, Priest Valeria, Andrey, bol. Valentina, Nikolai, Vera, bol. Dimitry, bol. Love, bol. Maria, Dimitri on Wed, Svetlana, Ivan, Bol. Natalia, Artemiya, Valentina from Wed., Elena, Nina, Stanislav from Wed., Ilia from Wed., Valentina from Wed., Bol. Andrey, ill. Dimitri, Marina, Marina with children

Prayer by agreement

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, You said with Your most pure lips: “Truly I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in Heaven, for where there are two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Your words are immutable, O Lord, Your mercy is unconditional and Your love for mankind has no end. For this reason, we pray to You: grant to us, Your servants: (your names), and to all those who are now offering a conciliar prayer with us, whose names You, Lord, know Yourself, who have agreed to ask You: (petition) - we pray to You for the fulfillment of our petition. But let it be not as we want, but as You, Lord, may Your will be done forever. Amen.

It is worthy to eat as truly the blessedness of Thee, the Mother of God, the Ever-Blessed and Most Immaculate and the Mother of our God. We magnify Thee, the most honorable Cherub and the most glorious without comparison, the Seraphim, who gave birth to God the Word without corruption.

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord have mercy. (Thrice)

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, prayers for the sake of Your Most Pure Mother, our reverend and God-bearing fathers, and all the saints, have mercy and save us sinners, for you are Good and Lover of Mankind ec. Amen.