A hymn of praise and supplication to Christ, the Mother of God or a saint, said standing.
Numele vine din greacă și înseamnă „(cântare) în timpul căreia nu se stă jos”. Cel mai vechi este Acatistul Bunei Vestiri. Acatistele se citesc în biserică, de obicei în cursul săptămânii, sau acasă; credincioșii dau și pomelnice pentru acatist.
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- All-night vigilThe long night service on the eve of great feasts and patronal days, combining Vespers and Matins.
- BaptismThe rite of entry into the Church, by immersion in water or pouring, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- Byzantine chantThe traditional monophonic chant of the Orthodox Church, organised in eight modes ("tones").
- ChrismationThe sacrament given right after Baptism, by anointing with holy chrism; it seals the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- ConfessionThe sacrament in which the believer confesses sins before a priest and receives forgiveness.
- Crowning (Orthodox wedding)The sacrament of marriage; crowns are placed on the couple, who walk three times around the table.