☦️ Orthodox Reflection
The beautiful Akathist of Thanksgiving, a text written by Metropolitan Tryphon in the early 20th century during a time of Christian persecution.
“Glory to Thee for Thy mercies, seen and unseen,
Glory to Thee through every sigh of my sorrow,
Glory to Thee for Thy goodness even in the time of darkness when all the world is hidden from our eyes.
Glory to Thee for every step of my life's journey,
Glory to Thee, ceaselessly watching over me,
Glory to Thee for the warmth and tenderness of the world of nature.
Glory to Thee for the encounters Thou dost arrange for me,
Glory to Thee for the love of parents, for the faithfulness of friends,
Glory to Thee for the inventiveness of the human mind,
Glory to Thee for the unforgettable moments of life,
Glory to Thee for the joy of living, moving and being able to return Thy love.”
Attribution:
St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church
8 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139