Description
A Beacon in the Wilderness: The Akathist Hymn to Venerable Gerasimus of Boldino
Our Venerable Father Gerasimus of Boldino (+1554) was a remarkable 16th-century Russian saint, known for his profound asceticism in the dense wilderness, his courage in founding four monasteries amidst perilous conditions, and his wise spiritual guidance. He became a beacon of the Orthodox Faith and a renowned wonderworker, whose intercessions continue to be sought by the faithful.
This publication presents the Akathist Hymn to our Venerable Father Gerasimus of Boldino. This beautiful hymn of praise and supplication, newly translated into liturgical English, allows you to:
- Magnify His Virtues & Labors: Join in glorifying his unwavering faith, his profound asceticism, his courage in evangelizing the lost, his wisdom as a monastic founder, and his enduring love for God.
- Seek His Intercession: Entreat St. Gerasimus for his heavenly aid in spiritual struggles, for protection, and for guidance in the Christian life.
- A Precious Aid for Prayer: An invaluable resource for personal devotion, for inclusion in your prayer rule, or for use in church services where an Akathist to this saint of the Russian wilderness is desired.
Includes Troparion & Kontakion to the Saint
To complete your devotional offering, this publication also includes the appointed Troparion and Kontakion to Venerable Gerasimus, providing the essential short hymns chanted in his honour.
Beautifully Presented for Reading & Reflection
This digital edition has been carefully prepared:
- Clear, Readable Font: Size 12 font used for the main text for comfortable reading.
- Elegant Page Design: Produced with traditional Orthodox-style decorative elements and featuring a couple of tasteful illustrations inspired by themes from the Akathist, reflecting sacred book aesthetics and making it suitable for printing.
- Formatted for Clarity: Ample line spacing and thoughtful layout across both formats.
- Liturgical English: The Akathist, Troparion, and Kontakion are rendered in a reverent and dignified liturgical English, suitable for Orthodox Christian liturgical use.
Flexible Digital Formats Included (PDF + EPUB Ebook)
Your single, DRM-free purchase provides instant access to two carefully prepared files:
- PDF Version: Preserves the beautiful, fixed layout with borders and graphics, ideal for printing, reading on tablets, or desktop study.
- EPUB Ebook Version: Standard reflowable ebook format, perfect for comfortable reading on Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Android e-readers, and other devices, allowing you to customize font sizes and display.
Support Authentic Orthodox Monastic Life & Craftsmanship
Nestled in Boetia, Greece, the Sacred Monastery of St. John of the Ladder is home to a small brotherhood dedicated to prayer and the preservation of traditional Orthodox monastic handiwork. Devastated by an earthquake in 1999, our monks rebuilt our monastery through faith and labor, supporting ourselves entirely through our craft. By purchasing this digital publication, you receive an invaluable spiritual treasure while directly supporting our monks in our mission to keep ancient Orthodox Christian traditions alive. Your support helps us continue our life of prayer and service.
Download your copy today to pray this holy akathist hymn to the Venerable Gerasimus of Boldino!
