“Remember, my beloved child, that all of the happenings of our life are part of the utterly unknown economy of God. Now we do not understand their meaning, but later we will understand them.” Saint Luke #God #meaning #understanding
Friday May 22, 2026 / May 9, 2026 Afterfeast of the Ascension. Tone five.Fast. Fish Allowed Prophet Isaiah (8th c. B.C.).Martyr Christopher of Lycia, and with him Martyrs Callinica and Aquilina (249).Translation of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker from Myra to Bari, in 1087.Venerable Joseph of Optina (1911).New Hieromartyr Demetrius priest (1938).New Hieromartyr Basil priest (1939).Repose of
“In order to overcome one struggle, one needs courage. But in dealing with all struggles as well as with every virtue, patience is essential.” Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov #courage #patience #struggle
Thursday May 21, 2026 / May 8, 2026 The Ascension of our Lord. Tone five.Holy Georgian Martyrs of Persia (17th-18th c.) (movable holiday on the day of the Holy Ascension) (Georgia).Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian (98-117).Venerable Arsenius the Great of Scetis (448).Venerables Arsenius the Lover of Labor (14th c.) and Pimen the Ascetic (12th c.), of the Kiev
“Do not make your life complicated. It IS already wisely arranged. Believe in God and do not be afraid. What is yours will come, what is not will pass. Live with peace in your heart, not with fear in your thoughts. And you’ll see: everything will end better than you
Wednesday May 20, 2026 / May 7, 2026 Apodosis of Pascha. Tone five.Fast. Fish Allowed Commemoration of the Apparition of the Sign of the Precious Cross over Jerusalem in 351 A.D.Martyr Acacius the Centurion at Byzantium (303).Repose of Venerable Nilus, abbot of Sora (1508).Venerable John of Zedazeni in Georgia, and 12 disciples: Venerables Shio Mgvime, David of Gareji, Anthony of Martq’ophi, Thaddeus
Keep choosing Life if you want to live! #choices #life #god
Pictured to the left of Abbot Tryphon is Fr. Anastasios Majdalani of Holy Nativity of the Theotokos(Our Lady of Saydnaya) Church in Marysville, WA. To his right is Professor Bassam Tabshouri of Balamand University, Director of the Medical Engineering Department at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Tuesday May
“The reading and study of spiritual books are essential patristic tools for the cultivation of good thoughts throughout the day.” Bishop Alexis (Trader) #read #thoughts #spiritual Music by Jane Valencia: https://janevalencia.bandcamp.com/
Monday May 18, 2026 / May 5, 2026 Sixth Week of Pascha. Tone five.Great-martyr Irene of Thessalonica (1st-2nd c.).New Hieromartyr Nicholas priest (1919).Uncovering of the relics of Venerable James, abbot of Zhelezny Bor (1613).Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, “Inexhaustible Cup” (1878).Venerable Barlaam of Serpukhov (1377).New Monk-martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri (1426) (Greek).Martyrs