Wait On The Lord “To have faith in Christ means more than simply despising the delights of this life. It means we should bear all our daily trials that may bring us sorrow, distress, or unhappiness, and bear them patiently for as long as God wishes and until He comes
Saturday February 7, 2026 / January 25, 2026 Fast-free week. Tone one. St. Gregory the Theologian, archbishop of Constantinople (389). Venerable Anatole I (Zertsalov, the “Elder”) of Optina (1894). New Hieromartyr Vladimir, metropolitan of Kiev, proto-martyr of the communist yoke in Russia (1918). New Martyr Abbess Margaret (Gunaronulo) of Menzelino (1918). New
The Choice “Everyone is always faced… with the necessity of choosing between the comfort and warmth of an earthly home, well protected from winds and storms, and the limitless expanse of eternity, which contains only one sure and certain item… the Cross.” Saint Maria of Paris #cross #home #eternallife
Friday February 6, 2026 / January 24, 2026 A fast-free week. Tone one. Fast-free Week. Fast-free Venerable Xenia of Rome and her two female slaves (5th c.). St. Xenia of Petersburg, fool-for-Christ (18th c.). Martyr Nicholas (1918). St. Gerasimus, bishop of Perm (1441). Martyr John of Kazan (1529). Martyrs Babylas of Sicily and his two disciples Timothy
You Were Chosen For This “But your job is to work upon yourself: for this you are chosen; the rest is in the hands of God.” Saint Theophan the Recluse #God #work #job
Thursday February 5, 2026 / January 23, 2026 A fast-free week. Tone one. Hieromartyr Clement, bishop of Ancyra, and Martyr Agathangelus (296). New Hieromartyr Seraphim, Virgin-martyrs Evdokia and Ecaterine. Virgin-martyr Militsa (1938). Venerable Gennadius of Kostroma, monk (1565). Synaxis of All Saints of Kostroma. Translation of the relics (1786) of St. Theoctistus, archbishop of
Righteous Ripening “The fruits of the earth are not brought to perfection immediately, but by time, rain, and care; similarly, the fruits of men ripen through ascetic practice, study, time, perseverance, self-control, and patience.” Saint Anthony the Great #orthodox #spirutualgrowth #christian
Wednesday February 4, 2026 / January 22, 2026 Fast-free week. Tone one. Apostle Timothy of the Seventy (ca. 96). Monk-martyr Anastasius the Persian (628). Venerable Macarius, abbot of Zhabyn (1623). New Hieromartyrs John, Nicholas, Jacob, Peter, John, John, John and Euthymius priest (1938). Martyr Anastasius the Deacon of the Kiev Caves (12th c.). Martyrs Manuel, George, Peter, Leontius,
Non-Fiction Faith Only the non-fiction faith is grounded in God, consistent through time, and the healing, transformational, salvation of your soul! #faith #orthodox #christian
Tuesday February 3, 2026 / January 21, 2026 A fast-free week. Tone one. Fast-free Week. Fast-free Venerable Maximus the Confessor (662). Martyr Neophytus of Nicaea (305). Martyrs Eugene, Candidus, Valerian, and Aquila at Trebizond (303). Venerable Maximus the Greek of Russia (1556). New Hieromartyr Elias priest (1938). Virgin-martyr Agnes of Rome (304). Martyr Anastasius, disciple of St. Maximus the Confessor (662). Wonderworking