“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
“What is the Symbolic Significance of the Monastic Garments?” #orthodox #clothing #monk
Sunday May 17, 2026 / May 4, 2026 Sixth Sunday of Pascha: The Blind Man. Tone five.Virgin-martyr Pelagia of Tarsus in Asia Minor (287).New Hieromartyr John priest (1942).New Hieromartyr Nicholas diacon (1943).The Alfanov brothers: Venerables Nicetas, Cyril, Nicephorus, Clement, and Isaac of Novgorod, founders of the Sokolnitzki Monastery (1389).Hieromartyr Erasmus, bishop of Formia in Campania (303).Hieromartyr Albian (Olbian),
“What is the significance of incense in the Eastern Orthodox Church?” #incense #orthodox #church
Saturday May 16, 2026 / May 3, 2026 Fifth Week of Pascha. Tone four.Martyrs Timothy the Reader and his wife Maura of Antinoe in Egypt (286).Venerable Theodosius, abbot of the Kiev Caves Monastery and founder of cenobitic monasticism in Russia (1074).Venerable Peter the Wonderworker, bishop of Argos (10th c.).New Hieromartyr Nicholas priest (1941).Venerables Juliana (1393) and Eupraxia
“For, indeed, everything about is marvelous, and wherever a man turns his gaze he sees the Godhead of the Word and is smitten with awe.” Saint Athanasius of Alexandria #God #man #awesome
Friday May 15, 2026 / May 2, 2026 Fifth Week of Pascha. Tone four.Fast. Fish Allowed St. Athanasius the Great, archbishop of Alexandria (373).Translation of the relics (1072 and 1115) of the Holy Passion-bearers Boris and Gleb of Russia, in holy baptism Romanus and David (1015).St. Athanasius III, patriarch of Constantinople and wonderworker of Lubny (1654).Martyrs Hesperus, Zoe,
“Do not despond in the time of violent temptations, afflictions, or sicknesses, or at obstacles arising from the disturbance of the enemy; all this is the reproof and chastisement of the righteous Lord, Who trieth the hearts and reins, for your cleansing, arousing, and correction, for burning out the thorns
Thursday May 14, 2026 / May 1, 2026 Fifth Week of Pascha. Tone four.Prophet Jeremiah (650 B.C.).Venerable Paphnutius, abbot of Borovsk (1477).Virgin-martyr Nina (1938).Hieromartyr Macarius, metropolitan of Kiev (1497).Venerable Gerasimus, abbot of Boldino (1557).Martyr Batas of Nisibis (395).St. Tamara, queen of Georgia (1213).New Martyrs Euthymius, Ignatius (1814), and Acacius the Serbian of Mt. Athos (1815).The Tsarevokokshaisk, or “Myrrh-Bearing” (1647), Andronikos (14th c.), “Unexpected Joy” and Byzantine Icons of the