Akathist to Jesus Christ For a Loved One who has Fallen Asleep

[Monica, child of God]

Would anyone like to pray with me? You can add the names of your friends and loved ones who have died to this thread if you like. I will post a section of the Akathist everyday till its finished. --M.

Kontakion 1

Chosen Intercessor and High Priest, Who has laid down Thy soul for the salvation of the sinful world and hast given us authority to be children of God, and to dwell in the never-ending day of Thy kingdom, grant forgiveness and eternal joy to Thy servant who has fallen asleep, for whom we cry to Thee in supplication: Jesus, All merciful Judge, vouchsafe Thy servant (handmaiden) ____________________the sweetness of Paradise.

Ikos 1

O holy Guardian Angel given by the Lord: Come pray for thy servant, whom thou didst accompany, preserve and direct on all the paths of life, and cry with us to the All-compassionate Saviour:

Jesus, tear up the handwriting of the sins of Thy servant ____________.
Jesus, heal the wounds of his (her) soul.
Jesus, grant that there not be bitter memories of him (her) on earth.
Jesus, for the sake of this have mercy on those who were grieved and offended by him (her).
Jesus, cover his (her) imperfections with the radiant garment of Thy redemption.
Jesus, gladden him (her) by Thy lovingkindness.
Jesus, Ineffable, Great and Wondrous--reveal Thyself to him (her).
Jesus, All-merciful Judge, vouchsafe Thy servant ______________ the sweetness of Paradise.

[Monica, child of God]

the priest Gheorge,
Elizabeth,
Leslie,
Alexandra,

[Greg the byzantine]

What a wonderful idea.

I will pray the akathist for those named in this thread, and would like to add:

+ stelios my brother

[Khaleas]

John
Ghia

[MariaRegina]

Pascal
Regina
Isabelle
Nun Eucharia
Xenia Maria
Lynn
Nun Geraldine
Subdeacon Eugene
Bishop Boris
May

[Monica, child of God]

Kontakion 2

Like an inconsolable dove, the soul is borne aloft over the earthly vale, contemplating from the heights of divine reason the sins and temptations of its past life, and bitterly sorrowing over every irretrievable day which passed without benefit; but do Thou, O Master, have mercy on Thy servant that he (she) may enter into Thy rest, crying out: Alleluia!

Ikos 2

Since Thou didst suffer for all the world, since Thou didst pour forth tears and the sweat of blood for the living and the dead-- who, then, could restrain us from prayer for the departed one! Imitating Thee, Who didst descend even unto hades, we pray for the salvation of Thy servant:

Jesus, Giver of Life, illumine him (her) with Thy light.
Jesus, may he (she) be only with Thee and the Father.
Jesus, Who callest all to Thy vineyard, forget not to illumine him (her) by Thy light.
Jesus, generous Bestower of eternal rewards, show him (her) to be a son of Thy bridal chamber.
Jesus, return to his (her) soul the grace-filled powers of the first-created purity.
Jesus, may good deeds be multiplied in his (her) name.
Jesus, warm those left behind with Thy mystical consolation.
Jesus, All-merciful Judge, vouchsafe Thy servant ____________ the sweetness of Paradise.

[Monica, child of God]

Kontakion 3

Bound with he bonds of the flesh, Thy servant would fall into sin, but his (her) spirit pined for Thine eternal truth and holiness. Now, when the weakness of the flesh is constrained by the corruption of the tomb, may his (her) soul be borne aloft higher than the sun to Thee, the All-holy, and may it sing a song of deliverance: Alleluia!

Ikos 3

Thy chief Apostle, in the cold night by the bonfire, denied Thee thrice yet Thou didst save him. Thou who alone knowest the weakness of human nature: forgive also Thy servant ____________ for the many ways he (she) often fell away from Thy will:

Jesus, establish him (her) there, where there is no going astray.
Jesus, deliver him (her) from grievous torments of the conscience.
Jesus, may the memory of his (her) sins perish forever.
Jesus, remember not the temptations of his (her) youth.
Jesus, cleanse him (her) of secret transgressions.
Jesus, overshadow him (her) with the gladsome light of salvation.
Jesus, All-merciful Judge, vouchsafe Thy servant _____________ the sweetness of Paradise.

[Monica, child of God]

Kontakion 4

The tempests of life have passed, earthly sufferings are ended, the enemies with their malice are powerless; but love is strong, delivering from eternal darkness and saving all, for whom with boldness it raises a song to Thee: Alleluia!

Ikos 4

Thou art merciful to us without measure. Thou are the only Deliverer; what shall we add to the great feat of Thy saving love? But as Simon the Cyrenian helped Thee, the All-powerful to bear Thy Cross, so now it is pleasing to Thy goodness to accomplish the salvation of our close ones with our participation:

Jesus, Thou didst command that we bear one another's burdens.
Jesus, Thou Who hast mercy on us after death through the intercession of out close ones.
Jesus, union of love placed between those fallen asleep and those among the living.
Jesus, may the labours of those who loved him (her) serve for the salvation of Thy servant _______________.
Jesus, hear his (her) heartfelt cry, offered up by our own lips.
Jesus, in our tears accept his (her) repentance.
Jesus, All-merciful Judge, vouchsafe Thy servant (Name) the sweetness of Paradise.