Akathist of the Holy Confessor Sofian of Antim (Full text)translated

Condac 1 Come, all believers, let us praise the God-enlightened spiritual leader of Bucharest, the one who, in times of persecution, confessed Christ, guided the disciples with the wisdom of grace and beautified the holy churches with wonderful icons; and from our hearts let us cry to him: Rejoice, Reverend Father Sofian, skilled iconographer of souls!

Icos 1 Light that could not be put under the rug was your virtuous life and countless gifts you received from God for your humility; but especially your fervent prayer and love called many, for which we come to you to guide us in the secret work of prayer and repentance, those of us who sing to you:

Rejoice, fruitful shoot of Romanian Orthodoxy;

Rejoice, seeker of divine beauty;

Rejoice, you who were called by the name of wisdom;

Rejoice, you who have adorned yourself with many virtues;

Rejoice, secret hesychast in the midst of the city;

Rejoice, rebuke of sin and injustice;

Rejoice, ardent liturgist of the Most High God;

Rejoice, you who beautified the churches with chosen icons;

Rejoice, you who, throughout your life, have true faith...