Acathistoi

Pronunciation: /əˈkæθɪstɔɪ/

Definitions of acathistoi

noun a type of hymn or prayer in the Eastern Orthodox Church

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about acathistoi in my beginner Greek class.

A2 The acathistoi is a type of hymn used in Orthodox Christian worship.

B1 During the religious ceremony, the priest recited the acathistoi.

B2 The acathistoi is a form of liturgical poetry that dates back to ancient times.

C1 Scholars have studied the acathistoi in depth to understand its historical significance.

C2 The acathistoi is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine hymnography.

Examples of acathistoi in a Sentence

formal The acathistoi are hymns of praise used in Orthodox Christian worship.

informal Have you ever heard the acathistoi sung during church service?

slang I love when the acathistoi are sung - it's so peaceful.

figurative The acathistoi are like a soothing balm for the soul.

Grammatical Forms of acathistoi

• plural: acathistoi
• present tense: acathistoi
• future tense: will acathistoi
• singular: acathistos
• positive degree: acathistoi
• infinitive: to acathistoi
• gerund: acathistoing
• participle: acathistoied

Origin and Evolution of acathistoi

First Known Use: 0500 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acathistoi' originated in Ancient Greek.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Ancient Greek religious contexts to refer to hymns of praise, the term 'acathistoi' later evolved to also encompass other forms of liturgical poetry and music in Orthodox Christian traditions.