Akathist Hymn to the Righteous Joseph, the Betrothed of the All-Holy Virgin Mary Commemorated on the Sunday after the Nativity of Christ.

This beautiful Orthodox hymn praises St. Joseph — the chosen protector of the Theotokos, nurturer of the God-Man Jesus Christ, model of faith, humility, purity, and obedience.He guarded the mystery of the Incarnation, fled to Egypt to save the Holy Family, and now intercedes boldly before the throne of Christ. Full English text (translated from Church Slavonic) now available on Orthodox Reflections: https://orthodoxreflections.com/akathist-hymn-to-the-righteous-joseph-the-betrothed-of-the-all-holy-virgin-mary /A short excerpt from Kontakion I :"O righteous Joseph, chosen protector of the most holy Virgin Mary, instructor and nurturer of the God-man! Glorifying thy service to the ineffable mystery of the incarnation of God the Word, we dedicate hymns of praise to thee. Standing now before the throne of Christ our God, and possessed of great boldness before Him, pray for us who cry out to thee:
Rejoice, O righteous Joseph, ready helper and intercessor for our souls!" Read the complete Akathist — with all 13 Kontakia and Ikoi — for deep meditation on this righteous guardian and intercessor. Perfect for personal prayer or family devotion. Through his prayers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us! #Orthodox #SaintJoseph #Theotokos #Akathist #OrthodoxFaith