Monthly Archives: September 2017

Sts. George the General of Cappadocia, Adoctus of Ephesus, and Romanos the Melodist Wisdom 8:19-9:5 Isaiah 42:1-8 II Corinthians 1:3-7 Luke 12:2-9 Wisdom 8:19-9:5 [19] As a child I was by nature well endowed, and a good soul fell to … Continue reading →

Fast Day II Corinthians 11:30-12:9 Mark 10:28-34 II Corinthians 11:30-12:9 [30] If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. [31] The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, … Continue reading →

Sts. Patriarchs Barlaam, Anthimus, and Irenaeus Wisdom 10:9-12 Malachi 2:5-7 I Peter 5:1-7 John 10:11-16 Wisdom 10:9-12 [9] Wisdom rescued from troubles those who served her. [10] When a righteous man fled from his brother’s wrath, she guided him on … Continue reading →

Fast Day II Corinthians 11:10-23 Mark 10:17-23 II Corinthians 11:10-23 [10] As the truth of Christ is in me, this boast of mine shall not be silenced in the regions of Acha’ia. [11] And why? Because I do not love … Continue reading →

Holy Virgins Febronia, Maryann, and Shushan the daughter of Great Vartan Proverbs 23:15-25 Hosea 14:6-7 II Corinthians 6:16-7:1 Luke 6:20-23 Proverbs 23:15-25 [15] My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. [16] My soul will … Continue reading →

Sts. Mamas, Philomenos, and Simeon the Stylite Proverbs 8:9-11 Isaiah 55:10-13 II Corinthians 5:1-5 Luke 21:12-19 Proverbs 8:9-11 [9] They are all straight to him who understands and right to those who find knowledge. [10] Take my instruction instead of … Continue reading →

Second Sunday after the Holy Cross, Eve of the Fast of the Holy Cross of Varak Isaiah 14:3-17 II Corinthians 10:18-11:10 Mark 10:1-12 Isaiah 14:3-17 [3] When the LORD has given you rest from your pain and turmoil and the … Continue reading →

Feast of the Holy Cross Isaiah 51:4-11 I Timothy 6:13-16 John 7:37-52 Isaiah 51:4-11 [4] “Listen to me, my people, and give ear to me, my nation; for a law will go forth from me, and my justice for a … Continue reading →

Feast of the Holy Cross Zechariah 14:5-11 Philippians 2:5-11 John 19:16-22 Zechariah 14:5-11 [5] And the valley of my mountains shall be stopped up, for the valley of the mountains shall touch the side of it; and you shall flee … Continue reading →

Feast of the Holy Church Isaiah 2:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-27 Matthew 21:12-17 Isaiah 2:1-6 [1] The word which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. [2] It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain … Continue reading →