"All of Creation" redirects here. For the song by MercyMe, see All of Creation (song).
Russian icon of the Dostóino yesť (Axion Estin) or Miluyushchaya (Eleousa), type, 19th century.
Axion estin (Greek: Ἄξιόν ἐστιν, Slavonic: Достóйно éсть, Dostóino yesť), or It is Truly Meet, is a megalynarion and a theotokion, i.e. a magnification[1] of and a Hymn to Mary used in the Divine Services of the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic churches. It consists of a troparion and a sticheron composed in honor of the Theotokos (i.e. the Virgin Mary).
Axion estin is also the name of type of icon of the Theotokos, also known as the Eleousa type, after the icon of Karyes (Mount Athos) in front of which, according to tradition, the hymn was revealed in the late 10th century. At Karyes, the icon is currently kept in the Protaton.[2]
^In the archaic sense of the word; see "magnification". "magnify". Online Etymology Dictionary.
^Speake, Graham (2014). Mount Athos: renewal in paradise. Limni, Evia, Greece: Denise Harvey. ISBN 978-960-7120-34-2. OCLC 903320491.
Axionestin (Greek: Ἄξιόν ἐστιν, Slavonic: Достóйно éсть, Dostóino yesť), or It is Truly Meet, is a megalynarion and a theotokion, i.e. a magnification...
Ходатаице спасения, припадая, взываю Ти: Радуйся, Невесто Неневестная. AxionEstin Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary Melody based on the notation due to...
remainder of the loaf is blessed over the Holy Table (altar) during the hymn AxionEstin, just before the blessing of the antidoron. The priest makes the Sign...
Holy Monastery of Panagia Gorgoepikoss - Lovely Banks Holy Monastery of AxionEstin - Northcote Holy Monastery of Panagia Kamariani - Red Hill St George...
69, 142), the Small Doxology, the Nicene Creed, the Canon followed by AxionEstin, the Trisagion, Troparia for the day, Kyrie eleison (40 times), the Prayer...
Eastern Catholic and Oriental Orthodox churches. The most common is AxionEstin (It is truly meet), which is used in nearly every service. Other examples...
difference being in the silent prayers said by the priest; also the hymn AxionEstin has, since the 14th century, been replaced by All of Creation. In general...
as an expression of the desire to call her by her name. Parts of the AxionEstin hymn date back to 8th-century (Cosmas of Maiuma). In the Eastern Church...
verses (a sticheron) and a megalynarion, which is the second part of the AxionEstin hymn: Τὴν τιμιωτέραν τῶν Χερουβὶμ καὶ ἐνδοξοτέραν ἀσυγκρίτως τῶν Σεραφίμ...
fine linen and anointed it with spices, and placed it in a new tomb. "AxionEstin", a theotokion It is truly meet to bless thee, O Theotokos, ever blessed...
other creatures, though still only a human being. The Orthodox hymn AxionEstin speaks of Mary as being "More honorable than the cherubim and more glorious...
Gospel Kathisma Kyrie Laying on of hands Lord's Prayer Megalynarion AxionEstin Polychronion Prayer of Saint Ephrem Procession Prokeimenon Secret Sign...
Gospel Kathisma Kyrie Laying on of hands Lord's Prayer Megalynarion AxionEstin Polychronion Prayer of Saint Ephrem Procession Prokeimenon Secret Sign...
Gospel Kathisma Kyrie Laying on of hands Lord's Prayer Megalynarion AxionEstin Polychronion Prayer of Saint Ephrem Procession Prokeimenon Secret Sign...
Gospel Kathisma Kyrie Laying on of hands Lord's Prayer Megalynarion AxionEstin Polychronion Prayer of Saint Ephrem Procession Prokeimenon Secret Sign...
monastery. Nicholas received the relic in the cathedral of Hagia Sophia. The AxionEstin is still sung in Orthodox services. Nicholas' tenure also saw the completion...
its various frescoes, paintings, relics, and icons, particularly the AxionEstin icon. Many important manuscripts and historical documents, including...
of the Virgin Mary. In the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom the AxionEstin follows as: "It is truly meet to bless you, O Theotokos, ever-blessed...
Gospel Kathisma Kyrie Laying on of hands Lord's Prayer Megalynarion AxionEstin Polychronion Prayer of Saint Ephrem Procession Prokeimenon Secret Sign...
Gospel Kathisma Kyrie Laying on of hands Lord's Prayer Megalynarion AxionEstin Polychronion Prayer of Saint Ephrem Procession Prokeimenon Secret Sign...
The 1906 text is based on two ancient Christian prayers, Te Deum and AxionEstin. The first stanza addresses each of the traditional nine choirs of angels...
composition is "More honourable than the cherubim…" (which is included in the AxionEstin), sung regularly at Matins, the Divine Liturgy and other services. The...
the use of the hymn to the Theotokos, All of Creation, instead of the AxionEstin of John Chrysostom's Liturgy. The Eastern Churches preserve numerous...
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