Kontakion

A kontakion (Greek κοντάκιον, plural κοντάκια, kontakia) is a form of hymn in the Orthodox and the Eastern Catholic liturgical traditions.

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The kontakion form originated in the Byzantine Empire around the 6th century and is closely associated with Saint Romanos the Melodist (d. 556). Kontakions have a number of strophes (oikoi or ikoi, stanzas; singular oikos or ikos) and begin with a prologue (the prooimoion or koukoulion). A kontakion usually has a biblical theme, and often features dialogue between biblical characters. The only kontakion that is regularly celebrated in full length today is the Akathist to the Theotokos.

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