Among all genres motets need to emphasize hymns.The fact that it is - one of the most solemn and important species anthem.This is indicated even that, when executed, can not sit.However, the word "Akathist" has not one but two values.
Firstly, they call directly solemn Akathist to the Most Holy Mother of God, which is performed on the fifth Saturday of Great Lent.The second meaning - a special genre of hymns in which God is glorified and archangels.Among these products applies akathist archangel Michael.Consider this genre more.
Akathist to the archangel Michael: Evolution
hymns of praise at the end of V-VI Art.n.e.a new genre gimnoslozheniya - kontakion.It mnogostrofny anthem, which contains 18-30 ICOS (or stanzas), which are very similar in terms of rhythm and verse number.
Considering akathist Archangel Michael, at the beginning you can see the introductory stanza - Kukula.It is characterized by melodic text, but similar to the ICOS refrain.The last verse is a prayer appeal to whomever is akathist.So, Archangel Michael akathist includes chanting the last just in the final stanza.All the work is constructed in such a way that the stanzas and Kukula sang the soloist, and the rest - the people or the choir.
Why and for what turns akathist archangel Michael?
Text product speaks for itself.As Michael - High-chief of the heavenly hosts, he is the patron saint of warriors and soldiers.It is recommended to perform akathist mothers of those who are on duty.Also, you can ask the archangel of any form of protection.The only limitation - you must be pure soul, to do the right thing and not to go against the divine Providence.Only in this case the great commander of the angelic hosts will assist you.
But akathist Archangel Michael - it's not the only way of communicating with the great divine essence.Since Michael was exactly the archangel, who overthrew Lucifer into Hell, it defaults on the side of injustice offended, cheated and abandoned, also it can be and should be treated in extremely stressful and dangerous situations.It's enough to just mentally with all the faith to call upon the archangel and ask for help in your own words.Of course, it can be said that the cases of the miraculous deliverance of the problem - a simple coincidence.But as you know, in the trenches and in the falling plane no atheists.Therefore akathist Archangel Michael can be executed and before important events.
Archangel Michael: an alternative view
According to the theory of the universal hierarchy, the archangel Michael is responsible for the first ray of Will and Power, representing the zodiac sign "Aries", a fierce battle and perseverance.Again, this is not contrary to popular opinion, because even in this - alternative - version angel acts as a defender and fighter for justice.Therefore, even if you close the second, non-Christian version, perform akathist Mikhail possible and necessary.In any case, you can decide when and how to give thanks or ask for help of the archangel.
