The Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God

Apr 3, 2020 • Dr Andrew Mellas

The Orthodox Church has been singing the Akathistos Hymn to the Mother of God for 1500 years. What is the history, who is the author and what is the significance of this beautiful song to the Virgin Mary?
Dr Andrew Mellas (Senior Lecturer, St Andrew's Theological College) briefly explores these questions ahead of the Akathistos.

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