Evening Divine Service on the eve of the Day of Remembrance of the Council of the Glorious and Most Valuable 12 Apostlestranslated

July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

July 12, 2026, on the eve of the day of remembrance of the Council of the glorious and all-validated 12 apostles: Peter, Andrew his brother, James Zebedee, John his brother, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James Alphaeus, Judas James, or Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot and Matthias, His Eminence Stephen, Archbishop of Gomel and Zhlobin, performed at the Peter and Paul Cathedral in the city of Gomel.

The secretary of the Gomel diocese, Archpriest Georgy Alampiev, and the clergy of the cathedral co-served with the bishop during the service. Bishop Stefan anointed the believers with consecrated oil and gave everyone the archpastoral blessing.

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Петя Костова

Thanks for mentioning all the names of the apostles. I am especially glad that they also thought of Matfia - he often remains in the shadows. Tomorrow I will also mention him in a prayer at home.

Γιώργος Λαμπρόπουλος

Good that you mentioned Matthias, I agree with Petty. He is usually forgotten, while he took the place of Judas. Tomorrow I will also read the names of all the Apostles in my prayer.

Ірина Бойко

It is good that they listed all the apostles by name, especially Matthias was mentioned. In our parish, we also often commemorate him separately at the liturgy. I will light a candle for him at home tomorrow evening.

Στέλιος Νικολαΐδης

I agree, Matthias is often left out, while without him the number of twelve would not be locked. I always put him last on the list when I read the names, to remember how he replaced Judas. I'll do it tomorrow morning too, as you say.

Соломія Ткаченко

Yes, Matthias is often forgotten, but he was chosen instead of Judas. In our parish, he is also mentioned separately at the liturgy. I will also put a candle for myself in the evening, thanks for reminding me.

Ελένη Κωνσταντίνου

Yes, Matthias does stay further back in our memory. I remember him mainly from the lottery that took place after Pentecost, when I was reading the Acts. Tomorrow when you go, say a wish for our parish here in Larissa.

Χρήστος Μακρής

Yes, Matthias does fall further behind, but his draw is one of the strongest points in Acts. Tomorrow I will go and say a prayer for your parish in Larissa, as you asked me to. How do you usually celebrate the memory of the Apostles in your parish?

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