Akathist to Serafim of Sarov

How to read the akathist?

After submitting the names, download and read the text of the Akathist to Saint Seraphim of Sarov in Russian, English, 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 Seraphim of Sarov and why should you order an Akathist to him?

Here you will learn who Saint Seraphim of Sarov is and why it is worth ordering an Akathist in his honor. Saint Seraphim of Sarov is a miracle worker, glorified by the Church as a saint at the beginning of the 20th century. From a young age, he wholeheartedly loved the Lord and chose the monastic path. By the end of his life, Father Seraphim was known throughout Russia, with crowds of pilgrims coming to him for advice and receiving healing.
Saint Seraphim greeted everyone with the phrase: “My joy.” The text of the Akathist to the saint, composed as a hymn of praise, contains a repeated Gospel-based call to eternal joy. Meditating on the words of this prayer brings peace to the soul, helps one feel God’s grace, and dispels all fear.

What do people pray for when addressing Saint Seraphim of Sarov in prayers and Akathists?

During his earthly life, the saint had several visions of the Mother of God, who saved him from certain death and serious illness. While living in communion with the Lord, he left instructions about the meaning and purpose of Christian life (Acquire a peaceful spirit, and thousands around you will be saved), as well as several prophecies about the salvation of people during the times of the Antichrist.
Following Orthodox tradition, prayers to Saint Seraphim of Sarov are offered for strength in God’s grace and readiness for the end times.

How to order an online Akathist to Saint Seraphim of Sarov on the "Prayer by Agreement" website?

The "Prayer by Agreement" website offers the opportunity to submit a name for weekly commemoration during the Akathist prayer to Saint Seraphim of Sarov at a convenient time from four available options.
On that day and hour, join in prayer with others, thereby participating in a communal unity where the Lord Himself invisibly dwells.