Akathist to the Guardian Angel

How to read the akathist?

After submitting the names, download and read the text of the Akathist to the Guardian Angel in Russian, English, Italian, or listen to it online weekly according to the schedule at your chosen hour of prayer. To begin the prayer with the Akathist, you can say, "Bless me, Lord!" In the final prayer of the Akathist, mention the submitted names in any place that fits the meaning ("help us…," "do not leave us…," etc.). After completing the prayer, you can thank God and ask for help in your own words.

Who is the Guardian Angel and why should you order an Akathist to him?

Here, you will learn who the Guardian Angel is and why you should consider ordering an online Akathist to him. The Guardian Angel is given to each person by God during the Sacrament of Baptism. Like a best friend, he accompanies the person throughout their life, prays for the salvation of their soul, and continues to stay by their side in the bliss of Eternity. The Guardian Angel inspires good thoughts, helps in life's tasks, wards off evil, prevents the plots of enemies, and fulfills God's Will concerning the person they guard. The Akathist to the Guardian Angel is a prayer that expresses gratitude to this hidden helper and asks for guidance in life. The Guardian Angel is always happy when a person prays. However, he is forced to distance himself if his charge engages in sinful acts.

What is asked of Guardian Angel in prayers and akathists?

Angels were the first living beings created by the Lord after the creation of the world. They are endowed with the ability to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God and to interact with people. Guardian Angels do everything necessary for our salvation. They act as conduits of God's Will and are sent as invisible guides in our spiritual life and as helpers in both spiritual and emotional struggles. That is why we turn to them in prayer during difficult situations or when we face tough decisions. Marriage is also a serious step and decision. Therefore, people pray with this Akathist to find a spouse. This prayer is about marriage, finding a partner, personal life, and meeting someone for marriage.

How to order the Akathist to Guardian Angel online on the «Prayer by Agreement» website?

Names for remembrance during the weekly Akathist to the Guardian Angel can be submitted online using the «Prayer by Agreement» website. This Akathist is performed four times every Monday at the Resurrection of Christ Hermitage. Hundreds of people around the world also join in prayer at the specified day and hour from their homes. Together with the faithful in communal unity, the Lord Himself and the saints invisibly dwell, surely hearing the prayers of those who ask.