In response to the numerous prayer requests for those facing surgery, we are pleased to offer this Akathist to St. Luke, the Blessed Surgeon.  St. Luke of Simferopol--the renowned surgeon and revered hierarch of the Church--was a true father, shepherd and healer for the faithful through decades of Communist persecution.  His grace-filled skill as a surgeon, even in the worst conditions, brought healing to countless people wherever he was--whether in one of the great hospitals or in exile, operating on a wooden table with only a pocket knife.  Miracles still abound through the grace of his intercession, and thousands flock to his holy relics.

What is an Akathist?  An akathist (Greek, akathistos) is a hymn dedicated to a saint, holy event, or one of the persons of the Holy Trinity. The word akathist itself means "not sitting." (Source:  https://orthodoxwiki.org/Akathist)