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☦ Saints of the day

  • Trans. Rel. Ven. Cyrus and John
    📜 Life of the saint
    Venerable Cyrus and John were monks whose earthly lives remain unknown to us, yet their memory is honored by the Church through the translation of their relics. On the feast of St. John the Theologian, their relics were solemnly translated to the Monastery of St. John the Theologian on the island of Patmos. This act of moving their remains to a place of greater veneration within the monastery signifies the Church's recognition of their holy life and the spiritual benefit derived from their relics. Though no specific details of their monastic labors or the exact time of their repose are preserved in reliable tradition, their commemoration affirms the Orthodox understanding that the faithful departed, especially those who lived in humility and prayer, continue to intercede for the Church. The translation of their relics to a major monastic center underscores their enduring spiritual presence and the Church's care for the memory of its ascetic sons. The Church honors them as examples of humble monastic life whose relics, through divine providence, were brought to a place of communal prayer and spiritual strength.
  • Sts Sergius and Herman (1353), abbots of Valaam
    📜 Life of the saint
    Saints Sergius and Herman, monks of the Russian Orthodox Church, are commemorated for founding the revered Valaam Monastery on Valaam Island in Lake Ladoga. Around the year 1353, they were sent by Saint Stephen of Perm to establish a monastic community in this remote and spiritually significant location. Arriving on the island, they lived as hermits, tending to the needs of the local population and gradually gathering disciples. Under their guidance, the simple hermitage evolved into a flourishing monastery, becoming a major center of Orthodox spirituality, asceticism, and missionary work in the northern regions of Russia. Their life of prayer, humility, and service to God and neighbor laid the foundation for Valaam's enduring legacy as a beacon of faith. The Church honors them for their faithful dedication in establishing this enduring monastic home, which has nurtured countless souls and preserved the Orthodox tradition for centuries.
  • Synaxis of the Icon of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos "Of the Three Hands"
    📜 Life of the saint
    The Church commemorates the Synaxis of the Icon of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos "Of the Three Hands." This feast honors the veneration of a specific icon, whose name derives from the depiction of three hands: the Theotokos holding the Christ Child with one hand, and two hands of angels or saints supporting the icon. The icon is known for its profound spiritual significance within the Russian Orthodox tradition, particularly associated with the Church of the Three Hands in Moscow. The exact historical origin of this icon and the date of its creation remain unknown, as is common with many ancient icons venerated for their spiritual power rather than documented history. Its name and the simple, reverent image it presents have been passed down through centuries of faithful prayer. The Church honors this memory to seek the intercessions of the Most Holy Theotokos through her icon of mercy, which has been a source of comfort and spiritual strength for countless believers.
  • Our Holy Father Sennuphius the Standard-Bearer (4th c.)
    📜 Life of the saint
    Our Holy Father Sennuphius the Standard-Bearer is commemorated in the Orthodox tradition, though details of his life remain obscure. He is associated with the 4th century, a period of significant ecclesiastical development and imperial persecution. The title "Standard-Bearer" suggests a military or civic role, possibly indicating his service within the Roman Empire before embracing the Christian faith. His name appears in some ancient liturgical calendars and martyrologies, particularly within the Eastern Christian tradition, but specific accounts of his martyrdom, deeds, or the location of his ministry are not preserved in reliable sources. The Church venerates him as a faithful servant of God who lived and witnessed to Christ during a time of great trial for the Church. The Church honors this memory as a testament to the faithfulness of those who served God in all walks of life, even when their specific story is not fully known.

📖 Readings of the day

4th Matins Gospel — Luke 24.1-12

1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.

2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,

7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

8 And they remembered his words,

9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.

10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.

11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

Epistle — Romans 6.18-23

18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.

20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.

21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Gospel — Matthew 8.5-13

5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.

7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

✠ Continuous Gospel reading

Matthew 1 KJV

1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her {that had been the wife} of Urias;

7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: {Josias...: some read, Josias begat Jakim, and Jakim begat Jechonias}

12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

17 So all the generations from Abraham to David {are} fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon {are} fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ {are} fourteen generations.

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just {man}, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. {conceived: Gr. begotten}

21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. {JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb}

22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. {they...: or, his name shall be called}

24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

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