Akathist of Saint Pious Parascheva from Iasi (Full text)translated

Troparion In you, Mother, the one according to the image was saved with pride, because by taking the Cross, you followed Christ and by working you learned not to look at the body, because it is transitory, but to take care of the soul, of the immortal thing. For this and with the angels rejoice, Pious Mother Parascheva, your spirit.

Condac 1 To our pious Mother, the most merciful Parascheva, we, unworthy sinners, bring a humble offering for her intercessions. That we have deserved to acquire great gifts, from the ever-flowing source of goodness of our Savior, and let us sing to him: Rejoice, Saint Paraskeva, very useful!

Ikos 1 The angels in heaven with praises receiving your virginal spirit from the earthly abodes, with joy crowned you for your merits; that a woman's body and slender features, you knew how to overcome all the powers of your enemies with good wisdom; for this we sing to you:

Rejoice, wise maiden;

Rejoice, speaking dove;

Rejoice, angelic soul in virginal body;

Rejoice, worthy intercessor to the Lord;

Rejoice, consolation of men;

Rejoice, relief from suffering;

Rejoice, our hope that…