Thursday April 30, 2026 / April 17, 2026 Third Week of Pascha. Tone two.Hieromartyr Simeon, bishop in Persia, and those with him: Martyrs Abdechalas and Ananias presbyters, Usthazanes, Fusicus (Pusicius), Ascitrea, and Azat the Eunuch (341).Venerable Acacius, bishop of Melitene (435).Venerable Zosimas of Solovki (1478).New Hieromartyr John priest (1918).New Hieromartyr Michael confessor, priest (1935).New
“As wax cannot take the imprint of a seal unless it is warmed or softened thoroughly, so a man cannot receive the seal of God’s holiness unless he is tested by labours and weaknesses.” Saint Diadochus Bishop of Photike #God #testing #orthodox
Wednesday April 29, 2026 / April 16, 2026 Third Week of Pascha. Tone two.Fast. Oil Allowed Virgin-martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia in Illyria (304).Martyrs Leonidas, Chariessa, Nice, Galina, Callista (Calisa), Nunechia, Basilissa, Theodora, and Irene of Corinth (250).The Weeping Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Ilyin Chernigov” (1658) and “Tambov” Icon (1692).Venerable Theodora-Bassa, princess of Novgorod (1378).Martyr Irene of Greece.New Martyr Michael of Smyrna (1772).Martyrs Felix
Only the fullness of Truth in the Orthodox faith fully transforms and shines the Light! #orthodox #jesus #christianity
Tuesday April 28, 2026 / April 15, 2026 Third Week of Pascha. Tone two.Apostles Aristarchus, Pudens, and Trophimus of the Seventy (67).New Hieromartyr Alexander priest (1930).Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia of Rome, disciples of Apostles Peter and Paul (1st c.).Martyr Suchias and his companions: Andrew, Anastasius, Thalaleus, Theodoretus, Ivchirion, Jordan, Quadratus, Lucian, Mimnenos, Nerangius, Polyeuctus, James, Phocas, Domentianus, Victor, and Zosima (Chorimos),
“Christian virtue, like every other art, requires daily practice and the support of others.” Bishop Alexis (Trader) #christian #art #practice Music composed and performed by Jane Valencia: https://janevalencia.bandcamp.com https://bookofdeer.substack.com
Monday April 27, 2026 / April 14, 2026 Third Week of Pascha. Tone two.St. Martin the Confessor, pope of Rome (655).New Martyr Sergius (Trofimov) of Nizhni-Novgorod and one with him (1918).New Hieromartyr Alexander confessor, priest (1941).Martyrs Anthony, John and Eustathius of Vilnius (Lithuania) (1347).Martyr Ardalion the Actor, who suffered under Maximian (3rd c.).Martyr Azat the Eunuch and 1,000 Martyrs in
“Even in the most difficult times, he who will occupy himself diligently with the Jesus Prayer will be able to be easily saved.” Saint Seraphim of Vyritsa
Sunday April 26, 2026 / April 13, 2026 Third Sunday of Pascha: The Myrrh-bearing Women. Tone two.Sts. Myrrh-Bearing Women, righteous Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (celebration on the 3rd Sunday of Pascha).Right-believing Tamara, Queen of Georgia (movable holiday on the Sunday of Myrrh-Bearing Women).Sts. Mary and Martha, sisters of St. Lazarus (1st c.) (movable
Christ is Risen! so we can start living forever right now! #jesus #easter #life