Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos before the Vladimir Icon

The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God was written by the Evangelist Luke on a board from the table at which the Savior dined with the Most Pure Mother and Righteous Joseph. The Mother of God, seeing this image, said: “From now on, all generations will bless Me. May the grace of the One born of Me and Mine be with this icon.”

In 1131, the icon was sent to Rus' from Constantinople to the holy prince Mstislav († 1132, commemorated April 15) and was placed in the Maiden Monastery of Vyshgorod, the ancient appanage city of the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duchess Olga.

The son of Yuri Dolgoruky, Saint Andrei Bogolyubsky, brought the icon to Vladimir in 1155 and placed it in the famous Assumption Cathedral, which he erected. From that time on, the icon received the name Vladimir. In 1395, the icon was brought to Moscow for the first time. Thus, with the blessing of the Mother of God, the spiritual bonds of Byzantium and Rus' were sealed - through Kyiv, Vladimir and Moscow.

The Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is celebrated several times a year (May 21, June 23, August 26). The most solemn celebration takes place on August 26, established in honor of the meeting of the Vladimir Icon during its transfer from Vladimir to Moscow. In 1395, the terrible conqueror Khan Tamerlane (Temir-Aksak) reached the borders of Ryazan, took the city of Yelets and, heading towards Moscow, approached the banks of the Don. Grand Duke Vasily Dimitrievich went out with an army to Kolomna and stopped on the banks of the Oka. He prayed to the saints of Moscow and St. Sergius for the deliverance of the Fatherland and wrote to the Metropolitan of Moscow, St. Cyprian (September 16), so that the upcoming Dormition Fast would be devoted to fervent prayers for pardon and repentance. The clergy were sent to Vladimir, where the famous miraculous icon was located. After the liturgy and prayer service on the feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the clergy accepted the icon and carried it to Moscow with a procession of the cross. Countless people on both sides of the road, on their knees, prayed: “Mother of God, save the Russian land!” At the very hour when the residents of Moscow greeted the icon on Kuchkovo Field, Tamerlane was dozing in his tent. Suddenly he saw in a dream a great mountain, from the top of which saints with golden rods were coming towards him, and above them the Majestic Woman appeared in a radiant radiance. She ordered him to leave the borders of Russia. Waking up in awe, Tamerlane asked about the meaning of the vision. Those who knew answered that the radiant Woman is the Mother of God, the great Protector of Christians. Then Tamerlane gave the order to the regiments to go back. In memory of the miraculous deliverance of the Russian land from Tamerlane, the Sretensky Monastery was built on Kuchkovo Field, where the icon was met, and on August 26, an all-Russian celebration was established in honor of the meeting of the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos.

Before the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, the most important events in Russian church history took place: the election and installation of St. Jonah - Primate of the Autocephalous Russian Church (1448), St. Job - the first Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' (1589), His Holiness Patriarch Tikhon (1917). ). On the day of celebration in honor of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God, His Holiness Patriarch Pimen of Moscow and All Rus' was enthroned - May 21/June 3, 1971.

The historical days of May 21, June 23 and August 26, associated with this holy icon, became memorable days of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The celebration of the Mother of God in honor of Her holy icon of Vladimir is celebrated in thanksgiving for the deliverance of Moscow from the invasion of Khan Akhmat. In 1480, under the Grand Duke John III Vasilyevich (1462–1505), Khan of the Golden Horde Akhmat with huge hordes approached the Ugra River, which is called the “belt of the Mother of God,” guarding the Moscow possessions. The whole day the troops of the Khan and the Moscow Prince stood against each other, without taking decisive action - “standing on the Ugra”. All of Moscow prayed to its Intercessor, the Most Holy Theotokos, for the salvation of the Orthodox capital. Metropolitan Gerontius (1473–1489) and the prince's confessor, Archbishop Vassian of Rostov, supported the Russian troops with prayer, blessing and advice. The Metropolitan wrote a conciliar message to the prince, in which he called on him to courageously stand against the enemy, trusting in the help of the Mother of God.

The Most Holy Theotokos interceded for the Russian Land. The prince ordered his troops to retreat from the Ugra, wanting to wait for the Tatars to cross, but the enemies decided that the Russians were luring them into an ambush, and they also began to retreat, at first slowly, and at night they fled, driven by fear. In gratitude for the liberation of Russia from the Tatars, a holiday was established in honor of the Mother of God.

The celebration of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God was established in memory of the salvation of Moscow in 1521 from the invasion of the Tatars led by Khan Makhmet-Girey. The Tatar hordes were approaching Moscow, setting Russian cities and villages to fire and destruction, exterminating their inhabitants. Grand Duke Vasily gathered an army against the Tatars, and Moscow Metropolitan Varlaam, together with the residents of Moscow, fervently prayed for deliverance from death. During this terrible time, one pious blind nun had a vision: Moscow saints were emerging from the Spassky Gate of the Kremlin, leaving the city and taking with them the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God - the main shrine of Moscow - as God's punishment for the sins of its inhabitants. The saints were met at the Spassky Gate by Saints Sergius of Radonezh and Varlaam of Khutyn, tearfully begging them not to leave Moscow. All of them together brought a fiery prayer to the Lord for the forgiveness of those who had sinned and the deliverance of Moscow from its enemies. After this prayer, the saints returned to the Kremlin and brought back the Vladimir holy icon. The Moscow saint, Blessed Basil, had a similar vision, to whom it was revealed that through the intercession of the Mother of God and the prayers of the saints, Moscow would be saved. The Tatar Khan had a vision of the Mother of God, surrounded by a formidable army rushing towards their regiments. The Tatars fled in fear, the capital of the Russian state was saved.

The celebration of the Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir is also celebrated on June 23 and August 26.

The original icon is located in the Church-Museum of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi at the Tretyakov Gallery.

How does the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God help?

Believers ask in front of the icon for everything they need. If they pray to the icon sincerely and earnestly, the intercessor hears the words addressed to her and acts as a mediator between those asking and the Lord.

Usually the Queen of Heaven is asked for the following:

Protect households. The Mother of God patronizes the family and helps protect its members from all kinds of troubles.
Reconciliation with relatives. The intercessor is asked to give wisdom in order to establish good relations with relatives.
Choosing the right path. If you don’t know what to do, pray to the icon: the Mother of God will give a sign pointing to the right path.
Overcoming life's adversities. After sincere prayer, BM bestows perseverance, wisdom and humility, which helps to survive difficult times.
Forgiveness of sins. There are no sins that cannot be expiated, and the intercession of the Mother of God is a guarantee of that.
Clarity of mind. Sincere appeal to the intercessor helps to increase abilities in the sciences and arts.
Healing. Prayer helps the sick and suffering heal. And the image helps a barren woman to conceive a child.

The Mother of God must be addressed during the wedding ceremony. Her image is used to bless newlyweds.

When and how to read correctly

The prayer of praise is read while standing. At home, it is required to comply with the established liturgical regulations. It is recommended to read the hymn in the morning, before eating, saying the words of the prayer out loud. If it is preceded by a morning rule, then the reading of the akathist begins without introductory prayers.

The sequence of prayer after the evening rule is similar to the morning routine.

At other times, before reciting the hymn, the following prayers are to be said in the order given:

“Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.”
"To the Holy Spirit."
"Trisagion"
"Holy Trinity".
"The Lord's."
"Psalm 50".
"Symbol of faith".

At the end of the hymn: “It is worthy that You are truly blessed, 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, without the corruption of God the Word, the real Mother of God.

From Easter until the Ascension, instead of these words it reads: “An angel crying with the Most Grace: Pure Virgin, rejoice! And again I say: Rejoice! Your Son has risen three days from the grave and raised up the dead; people, have fun! Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Rejoice now and be glad, O Zion. You, Pure One, rejoice, O Mother of God, about the rise of Your Nativity.”

Continuation:

“Glory, even now: Lord, have mercy.” (Thrice)

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

Akathists to the Mother of God

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Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon called “Vladimir”

Kontakion 1

To the chosen Voivode, our Intercessor, looking at the original written image of Thy, we sing songs of praise to Thy servants, O Mother of God. But You, who have an invincible power, preserve and save those who cry out with gratitude to You: Rejoice, Most Pure One, who flows forth mercy to us from Your icon.

Ikos 1

The Angelic Powers in Heaven silently sing of Thee, Most Pure One, seeing the Divine Glory, with which Thy Son glorifies Thee; but You did not forsake us, the earthly, like some kind of ray, having sent down to us Your icon, first painted by Saint Luke. About her you once said: “In this way may My grace and strength abide.” Moreover, Thy servants are faithful, all the days and in every place the fulfillment of Thy words is visible, we flow to Thy whole-bearing image and, like You, who exists with us, we cry out: Rejoice, Queen of Angels; Rejoice, Lady of the whole world. Rejoice, ever glorified in Heaven; Rejoice, you who are magnified on earth. Rejoice, Thy grace who bestowed Thy grace upon this icon; Rejoice, you who placed this tree for the salvation of people. Rejoice, speedy goodness of God to the Giver; Rejoice, zealous novice of our prayers. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 2

Seeing the many miracles that happened when Thy holy icon was brought to Vyshgrad, the blessed Prince Andrei became inflamed in spirit and begged Thee to tell Thy holy will and bless him to go away to the Rostov region. Moreover, having received what we desired and taken up Your icon, we went on our way, rejoicing and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 2

All people understood Your wondrous procession, O Queen of Heaven, from Kyiv to the land of Rostov, for the sick were healed and other signs and wonders were shown to all who flowed with faith to Your image. For this reason, I hurried to You: Rejoice, who showed miracles in the procession of Your icon; Rejoice, you who healed many sick people. Rejoice, you who do not reject our sighs; Rejoice, you who accept our unworthy prayers. Rejoice, Mother of Thy generosity pouring out upon us; Rejoice, Thy icon who has done us good. Rejoice, thou who bestowest aid in the present situation; Rejoice, you who restore hope to the desperate. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 3

By Thy power we protect, blessed Prince Andrey, the border of Vladimir has reached and here Thy good will, O Lady, is known. Having appeared in a vision at night, You commanded not to leave this place and to place Your miraculous icon here, in the city of Vladimir, so that it would be a blessing to our northern country and a protection for Your people, crying out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 3

Having within us the blessed treasure - Your icon of Vladimir, our Fatherland has prospered from strength to strength. In the days of circumstances and misfortunes, You did not abandon our family, O Lady, and in good times You were near, Your faithful people interceding through Your omnipotent intercession, singing Ti: Rejoice, the wrath of God, righteously driven upon us, quenching; Rejoice, you who bow down to the Lord for mercy towards us sinners. Rejoice, for you have heeded the humble prayers of Your servants; Rejoice, for You hasten to bestow Your consolation upon us. Rejoice, for with Your icon you protect us from all troubles; Rejoice, for through this you destroy the machinations of the enemy. Rejoice, you who strengthen Your people in the hour of sorrow; Rejoice, you who grant a quiet and serene life. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 4

The blessed Prince Andrei went through a storm of doubtful thoughts, there was no time to survive from many enemies; But You, the All-Singing One, foreshadowed the glorious victory from Your icon with a wondrous sign. Having also been renewed by faith and bold in Your name, you sang to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 4

Hearing the rebel murder of the blessed Prince Andrei, the city of Vladimir rushed to plunder, but suddenly saw your miraculous icon, which had been carried to hundreds of cities of the city, was touched by his heart and fell to his knees in repentance of his sin. O pious people, rejoicing at this grace-filled appearance from Thy icon, hastening to sing a song of thanks to Thee: Rejoice, quenching internecine strife; Rejoice, softening of hardened hearts. Rejoice, for you return those who have gone astray to the right path; Rejoice, for you protect us from vain temptations. Rejoice, you who overthrow all spiritual destruction; Rejoice, soul-harming one who denounces teachings. Rejoice, you who show us the unforbidden path to the Kingdom of Heaven; Rejoice, eternal peace and joy giving us. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 5

The God-bearing star of our father was Your icon, O Lady, who led with light, I conquered the kingdom many times, gained strength from weakness, put to flight the hosts of strangers and found the path to dark prosperity and heavenly salvation. For this reason, the Russian land duly glorifies Thee, singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 5

Having once seen the people of Vladimir in a wonderful vision, their city was lifted up in the air and Your icon on top of it, like the sun, shining, with tenderness of mind, Lady, Your constant protection of their city and, Your merciful providence for them is glorifying, hastening to Ti: Rejoice, Mother of mercy ; Rejoice, Source of miracles. Rejoice, our cheerful Guardian; Rejoice, O protection of our city. Rejoice, mountain that raises our minds to Heavenly treasures; Rejoice, you who plant love for God in the hearts of the faithful. Rejoice, admonisher of little faith; Rejoice, enlightener of incorrect meanings. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 6

Preacher of Your ineffable miracles, O Lady, Your cathedral temple appeared in the city of Vladimir, adorned with Your holy icon. By God's permission, all its splendor once perished in the fires, but Your holy icon, like an unburnt bush, remains, and having seen and felt Your presence, the faithful will sing: Alleluia.

Ikos 6

Resurrect the light of Your icon, O Mother of God, in the days of the fierce invasion of Batu. Even though the Hagarians were wicked and burned with fire the cathedral temple of Thy and St. Vladimir and the people praying in the church, they killed and abandoned everything to final destruction, yet Thy icon was found again undamaged, striving to sing to Thee: Rejoice, Burning Bush; Rejoice, Infinite Treasure. Rejoice, indestructible wall; Rejoice, Refuge for all who trust in Thee. Rejoice, you who preserved your icon intact in the flames; Rejoice, you who left it for us as a consolation and salvation. Rejoice, for You are our Protection; Rejoice, for You are the constant joy of all the pious. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 7

Although Grand Duke Vasily acquired protection for his capital city, he commanded to bring Your Vladimir icon to Moscow. And at the meeting of her, the prince and saint of Moscow Cyprian zealously went with the consecrated Council and the whole multitude of people, bowing to the ground before her, as if You, the Most Pure One, was coming to them, calling to You: “O Mother of God, save the Russian land,” together and singing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 7

You created a new sign, O Most Immaculate One, on the day of the celebration of the meeting of Your Icon of Vladimir in Moscow: in a terrible vision, like an omnipotent Queen, surrounded by many armies of Heaven, you appeared with the saints of Moscow to the wicked Hagaryan Khan and commanded you to depart from the borders of the Russian land. Then Your faithful people, having seen the enemy in shame and fleeing, will greet You with joy: Rejoice, invincible victory; Rejoice, Queen of Heavenly Powers. Rejoice, terrible disgrace of the enemy; Rejoice, unexpected joy of Your servants. Rejoice, Hope of all who are deprived of hope; Rejoice, salvation to those who have descended into the depths of hell. Rejoice, who made Moscow glad with the coming of Your icon; Rejoice, for Thy intercession did not leave the city of Vladimir. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 8

The strange victory through Your omnipotent help, O Lady, accomplished without battle, is still brightly glorified by the Orthodox Church to this day. We celebrate the meeting of Your icon in Vladimir and call together all Your faithful children to gratefully confess Your mercies, and to sing to Your Son and God: Alleluia.

Ikos 8

God sanctify all of You, Most Immaculate, and as His Mother, a ready refuge and a warm cover is given to all of us. Moreover, from the least of the earth and the unknown, the city of Moscow, blessed by You, has been magnified, piously venerating Your icon; For all the Russian tribes have been gathered together and their region over the surrounding languages from sea to sea and even to the ends of the earth, spreading the faith of Christ to everyone, crying out to you: Rejoice, our lands have been taken away; Rejoice, confirmation of the Church. Rejoice, our prayer books are praised. Rejoice, salvation of Your people; Rejoice, our terrifying enemies. Rejoice, thou who driveth away the armies of strangers far away. Rejoice, for through You Orthodox Rus' is supported; Rejoice, for in You the Christian race boasts. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 9

Every angelic nature praises Thee, the Mother of God, who stands before the throne of Thy Son and prays for our country and all Christians. We, Your people, understanding the effect of Your prayers, flow to Your miraculous icon with love and diligently cry out to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 9

The development of earthly art is not sufficient to praise Thee, Most Holy All-Immaculate, and to count Thy miracles in the image, in which the Orthodox Church is magnified, our cities are established and all Christians are divinely rejoiced. Moreover, for Thy great love for us and all Thy mercy, accept from us this song of praise: Rejoice, Thou who have shone forth in the Council of Saints in our country, surrounded and glorified; Rejoice, you who accept the prayers of our representatives, the Russian miracle workers. Rejoice, you who propitiate God through Your intercession for us; Rejoice, ever overshadowing us with Your honest protection. Rejoice, O glorious Protectress of our country; Rejoice, you who call upon You as an ambulance Helper. Rejoice, grace-filled strengthening of those who labor; Rejoice, undoubted salvation for repentant sinners. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 10

Seeking salvation, we resort to You, Merciful Mother, and, Your miraculous icon is now present, all Your mercies, revealed by our Father, we remember with love. May our hope in You not be in vain, O Lady, and have mercy on our weakness and save those who cry to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 10

You are the wall and intercession of all who resort to You with faith, O All-Blessed Young Lady, for You have always shown Your mercy to the Christian race, and You have done many and varied good deeds to our Father, from the invasion of foreigners and from all misfortunes and needs of those who have been delivered. Do not be impoverished even now, Lady, quenching the fierce rebellions of sin against us and the cloud of temptations of marriage, for you to sing with skill: Rejoice, Mother of God, extending maternal love to us sinners; Rejoice, by Your power you fill our weakness. Rejoice, you who teach us to understand the mercy of God; Rejoice, you who stir us up to works of mercy. Rejoice, you who put the fear of God in the hearts of the faithful; Rejoice, calling sinners to repentance. Rejoice, long-suffering to our inattention; Rejoice, you who awaken us from the sleep of laziness. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 11

The people of Muscovy have hurried to sing praise, Thy salvation has once been improved: having appeared from above, covered with radiant clothing, Thy temple and the city of Moscow have been protected from the burning of fire by Thy robe. Abid, O All-Powerful One, from this place even now, and grant that we may see Your deliverance, so that we may sing with joy: Alleluia.

Ikos 11

The light of joy shone forth, O Lady, and in these days, when by God’s vision the ancient beauty of the church returned to us and the Holy Council returned to the city of Moscow of the Patriarch, and established a single shepherd and prayer book for our entire country. But You, Most Pure One, from Your Vladimir Icon have granted the lot of this High Priesthood to Your chosen one, so that the scattered sheep of the verbal flock may be gathered back into one by the Russian Church. For this reason we cry to You: Rejoice, joy of those who mourn; Rejoice, O overwhelmed Refuge. Rejoice, you who did not leave us in adversity; Rejoice, for in our humiliation the light of hope has shone for us. Rejoice, you who have looked upon the humble; Rejoice, you who have exalted the lowliest. Rejoice, Praise to our Church:

Rejoice, Thy people are glad. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 12

Do not take Your grace from us, O Source of mercy, just as in the days of the hard times of our saints Job and Hermogenes, You heard the Russian land from its final plunder, and You saved the Orthodox faith in it from destruction, so that through Your deliverance we may sing to God: Alleluia.

Ikos 12

Singing Thy innumerable mercies, revealed to our generation from ancient years and not fading to this day, we praise Thee, Most Pure One, as our vigilant Guardian and intercession, and Thy Motherly love leading to the flock of Thy Son, with boldness, even if we are unworthy servants, we cry out to Thee: Rejoice, thou who has loved Orthodox Rus'; Rejoice, you who established the true faith in her. Rejoice, thou who preserved our fathers in piety; Rejoice, and you did not reject our infirmity. Rejoice, our unshakable affirmation; Rejoice, our shameless Hope. Rejoice, our warm prayer book; Rejoice, zealous Intercessor. Rejoice, Most Pure One, flowing mercy to us from Your icon.

Kontakion 13

O All-Singing Mother, All-Merciful Intercessor, Virgin Theotokos, by Your usual mercy we accept this little prayer of ours, as in ancient times, so now have mercy on our Russian land and deliver Your servants from all troubles who cry out for You: Alleluia.

(This kontakion is read three times, then ikos 1 and kontakion 1)

The history of the appearance of the Akathist to the Vladimir Icon

The first akathist was written in honor of the Mother of God, who saved Constantinople from an enemy siege in the 7th century. The persecution of Christians gave impetus to the development of the genre of church chants.

Akathist is a song of praise, a special type of prayer with which one addresses the Lord, the Mother of God, and the holy saints. The anthem is performed standing, most often at home. The original akathist became an example to follow when composing subsequent hymns of praise.

From Greece, the tradition of writing hymns passed to Eastern European Orthodox countries. In the Russian Orthodox tradition, it was customary to write akathists to every saint glorified by the church. Any Orthodox Christian could become a hymnographer.

The text of the prayer for worship was submitted for consideration to the Holy Synod, where it was censored and received permission/prohibition for further use in liturgical practice.

In the Russian Orthodox Church, the compilers of akathists were (XVII century):

Sylvester Medvedev, monk;
Prince Shakhovsky S.I.;
Archimandrite Joasaph.

Vladimir iconography of the Mother of God - a copy of the image of the Mother of God, made by the Apostle Luke. In 1131, Prince Mstislav received it as a gift from the Patriarch of Constantinople. Until 1155, the holy image was in the Vyshgorod monastery, and then transferred to the Assumption Cathedral in the city of Vladimir. From that time on, the icon received the name Vladimir.

At the end of the 14th century, the Vladimir Icon became first a Moscow and then an all-Russian shrine. At the holy image in the Assumption Church of the Kremlin they were crowned kings and confirmed in the rank of metropolitans and patriarchs. Works dedicated to the icon and its miracles appeared in ancient Russian literature.

Akathistographers to the images of the Mother of God were (late 19th, early 20th centuries):

Professor of the Moscow Theological Academy P. S. Kazansky (“Joy to All Who Sorrow”, “Kazan”);
writer A.F. Kovalevsky (“The Burning Bush”, “Smolenskaya” and “Tolgskaya”, “Quick to Hear”);
Metropolitan Sergius (“Vladimirskaya”).

Metropolitan Sergius (in the world I.N. Stragorodsky) was born in 1867 in the family of an archpriest. Received spiritual education. In 1890 he was tonsured a monk. After 4 years, he was elevated to the rank of archimandrite and received a master's degree in theology.

Before the revolution he held the rank of bishop:

Yamburgsky;
Finnish and Vyborg;
Vladimirsky Shuisky.

The clergyman was repeatedly arrested for opposing the authorities. In November 1926, he was taken into custody on charges of connections with the Russian Church Abroad and preparations for the illegal election of a patriarch. While in prison, he was engaged in composing theological works and religious texts. During this period (at the beginning of 1927), an akathist to the holy image of the Vladimir Mother of God was compiled.

Since the 70s of the 20th century, the publication of collections of akathists began, which included well-known and canonized texts. The Akathist of Metropolitan Sergius (Stragorodsky) was included in the collection in 1981.