“In hospitals, people do not judge one another for having this or that ailment. And we are all sick spiritually because of our sins.” Abbot Nikon Vorobiev #sick #hospital #judge
Wednesday August 5, 2026 / July 23, 2026 10th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight.Fast. Food with Oil4“Pochaev” (1675) Icon of the Mother of God.Martyrs Trophimus, Theophilus, and 13 others in Lycia (305).St. Theodore of Sanaskar (Glorification 2001).New Hieromartyr Michael priest and Martyr Andrew (1938).Hieromartyr Apollinaris, bishop of Ravenna (75).Icons of the Most Holy Theotokos “The Joy of All
An abundance of words will not save you! #God #prayer #silence
Tuesday August 4, 2026 / July 22, 2026 10th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight.Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalen (1st c.).Translation of the relics (404) of Hieromartyr Phocas, bishop of Sinope (117).New Hieromartyr Michael priest (1918).New Hieromartyr Alexis priest (1931).Venerable Cornelius, monk, of Pereyaslavl, and confessor of Alexandrov Convent (1693).Venerable Marcella of Chios (1500).St. Cyril I, patriarch
“If we become aware of how God cares for us like an all-loving Father, and even more gently, like an adoring mother, then our hearts will be filled to overflowing with ardent and reverent love for Him.” Archbishop Averky (Taushev) #God #love #heart
Monday August 3, 2026 / July 21, 2026 10th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight.Prophet Ezekiel (6th c. B.C.).Venerable Symeon of Emesa, fool-for-Christ (590), and his fellow faster Venerable John.New Hieromartyr Peter priest (1938).Uncovering of the relics of St. Romanus Medved’ the Confessor, priest (1999).New Hieromartyrs Simo Banjac and Milan Stojisavljevic and his son Martyr Milan of
“Say and repeat your thinking about your brothers: These are the sheep of Christ, these are the Angels of God, and your condescension toward them will disappear, that is, your pride. Then, trusting in the mercy of God, peace and love will enter your heart, and grace-filled actions will reveal
Sunday August 2, 2026 / July 20, 2026 9th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone eight.Holy Glorious Prophet Elias (Elijah) (9th c. B.C.).Venerable Abramius of Galich or Chukhloma Lake (1375), disciple of Venerable Sergius of Radonezh.Uncovering of the relics of St. Athanasius, abbot, of Brest-Litovsk (1649).New Hieromartyrs Constantine and Nicholas priests (1918).Priest Philosoph Ornalsky and those with him
“Let every man consider it his duty to be kind, gentle, and meek to everyone. Do not let your heart grow cold or hard.” Saint John of Kronstadt #heart #kind #orthodox
Saturday August 1, 2026 / July 19, 2026 9th Week after Pentecost. Tone seven.Venerable Macrina, sister of St. Basil the Great (380).Venerable Dius, abbot, of Antioch (430).Uncovering of the relics (1903) of Venerable Seraphim of Sarov.Synaxis of All Saints of Kursk.Blessed Romanus, prince of Ryazan (1270).Venerable Paisius of the Kiev Caves (14th c.).Blessed Stephen Lazarevich, king of Serbia (1427), and