Akathist to Saint Blessed Varvara Skvorchikhinskayatranslated

Kontakion 1

To the chosen land of Ufa, to the wondrous saint, we now joyfully offer you, O mother, songs of praise, as you, who have boldness towards Christ God, from all our troubles freedom, let us call you:

Rejoice, all-praised Varvaro, blessed recluse.

Ikos 1

The angels in heaven rejoiced when they saw that the morning star had risen above the borders of the Ufa land, driving away the sinful darkness with your radiant life, blessed mother, and bringing many people to the light of Christ, also receive from us the blue praise:

Rejoice, thou who hast become like an Angel in heavenly glory; Rejoice, in the rank of prophets, for you have been inscribed with the gift of clairvoyance.

Rejoice, thou to the face of the apostles, for having been numbered with Christ in word and deed; Rejoice, in the host of martyrs, for you have endured and received for Christ’s sake.

Rejoice, thou art honored at the council of confessors; Rejoice, with those who are virgins, as a virgin exalted.

Rejoice, thou art worthy of the inheritance of the blessings of the venerables from time immemorial; Rejoice, having found participation with all the saints who have pleased God.

Rejoice, wise wanderer, who sought the heavenly Fatherland; rejoice, nose...