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☦ Saints of the day

  • Hieromartyr Babylas, Bishop of Antioch
    📜 Life of the saint
    The Hieromartyr Babylas and with him the three youths Urban, Prilidian, Epolonius and their mother Christodoula died as martyrs under the emperor Decius (249-251). During his stay in their city of Antioch, the emperor arranged for a large festival in honor of the pagan gods. At the same time,…
  • Holy Prophet Moses, who beheld God.
    📜 Life of the saint
    Moses, the servant of God, was born in Egypt during the Israelites' bondage. Hidden as an infant in the Nile, he was raised in Pharaoh's household. After fleeing to Midian following the killing of an Egyptian, he encountered God in the burning bush on Mount Horeb. God commissioned him to lead the Israelites from Egypt. Moses performed signs before Pharaoh, led the Exodus, and received the Law on Mount Sinai. He died in Moab at age 120, having seen the Promised Land from Mount Nebo. The Orthodox Church venerates Moses as a prophet and lawgiver, commemorating him on August 12. His life exemplifies faith, obedience, and divine guidance, as he mediated God's covenant with Israel. He is honored as a saint in the Old Testament tradition, his name appearing in the liturgical calendar and the writings of the Church Fathers.
  • St John Mavropos, Metropolitan of Euchaita (1100)
    📜 Life of the saint
    Saint John Mavropos served as Bishop of Euchaita in Asia Minor during the early twelfth century. Historical records confirm his episcopal ministry in this region, where he provided steadfast pastoral care amidst political and ecclesiastical challenges. He is venerated for his unwavering commitment to Orthodox faith and his dedication to the spiritual welfare of his diocese. His leadership is noted in the context of the Church's administration during this period. Saint John Mavropos reposed in peace around the year 1100. His feast day is commemorated on October 19 in the Orthodox Church calendar. He is remembered as a humble servant of God whose life exemplified pastoral devotion and fidelity to the traditions of the Church.
  • St Hermione, daughter of Apostle Philip (1st c.)
    📜 Life of the saint
    The Holy Virgin Martyr Hermione (Ἑρμιόνη) was one of the four daughters of Saint Philip the Deacon (October 11). She had the gift of prophecy (Acts 21:8), and devoted herself to apostolic labors. Desiring to see the Holy Apostle John the Theologian, Hermione and her sister Eutykhida…
  • Venerable Anthimos the Blind, New Ascetic (1782)
    📜 Life of the saint
    Venerable Anthimos the Blind was a monk of the Great Lavra on Mount Athos. Born in the 18th century, he became blind from childhood. Despite this, he dedicated his life to asceticism and prayer within the monastic community. He lived as a humble hermit, known for his profound humility, unwavering faith, and constant prayer. He was a disciple of Saint Gerasimos of the Great Lavra. Venerable Anthimos passed away in the year 1782, having spent his life in quiet devotion and spiritual struggle. His memory is commemorated on October 12 (Julian calendar) in the Orthodox Church. He is venerated as a New Ascetic, his life a testament to the strength of faith beyond physical limitation.
  • Holy New Martyr Gorazd, Bishop of Slovakia and the Czech Lands (1942) (August 22 OC)
    📜 Life of the saint
    Bishop Gorazd (1885–1942), born in what is now Slovakia, served as the head of the Czechoslovak Orthodox Church during the Nazi occupation. He was consecrated Bishop of Prague and All Czechoslovakia in 1923. Throughout the war, he steadfastly refused to cooperate with the Nazi regime, maintaining the Church’s independence and resisting forced Germanization. His public opposition to Nazi policies led to his arrest in 1942. On August 22, 1942, he was executed by hanging at the Dachau concentration camp for his faith and resistance. The Orthodox Church venerates him as a New Martyr, commemorating his sacrifice on August 22 (Old Calendar). His life exemplified unwavering commitment to Orthodox faith and national identity under persecution.

📖 Readings of the day

Epistle — Galatians 2.6-10

6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)

9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.

10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

Gospel — Mark 5.22-24, 35-6.1

22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

1 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.

✠ Continuous Gospel reading

John 1 KJV

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. {comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive}

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name {was} John.

7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all {men} through him might believe.

8 He was not that Light, but {was sent} to bear witness of that Light.

9 {That} was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, {even} to them that believe on his name: {power: or, the right, or, privilege}

13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

15 John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.

16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

17 For the law was given by Moses, {but} grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared {him}.

19 And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.

21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. {that prophet: or, a prophet?}

22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

23 He said, I {am} the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

24 And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.

25 And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;

27 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.

28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. {taketh away: or, beareth}

30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;

36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!

37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? {dwellest: or, abidest}

39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. {about...: that was two hours before night}

40 One of the two which heard John {speak}, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. {the Christ: or, the Anointed}

42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

43 The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

50 Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.

51 And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

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