“For us Christians, especially those who have now witnessed such unequivocally terrible fruits of these imaginary freedoms, it should be clear that the salvation, happiness and well-being of humanity lies not in dissipation nor in unrestrained passions, but in the search for true freedom— Christian freedom, which is in the
Monday October 5, 2026 / September 22, 2026 19th Week after Pentecost. Tone one.Prophet Jonah (9th c. B.C.).Hieromartyr Phocas, bishop of Sinope (117).Venerable Jonah the Presbyter (9th c.), father of St. Theophanes the Hymnographer and St. Theodore Graptus.Blessed Parasceve od Diveyevo (1915).New Martyr Benjamin bishop of Romanovsk (1930).Venerable Jonah, abbot
“Whatever you do, and wherever you go, do not easily leave that place without patience. If you fall into temptation, do not despair. No matter what your mistake, do not lose hope, but always say to yourself: ‘Today I begin again.’” Saint Anthony the Great #patience #today #orthodox
Sunday October 4, 2026 / September 21, 2026 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone one.Sunday after the Universal Elevation of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross of the LordApodosis of the Exaltation of the Cross.Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy (130).Uncovering of the relics (1752) of St. Demetrius, metropolitan of Rostov (1709).New Hieromartyrs
“For a person cannot be disquieted or concerned about other people’s affairs if he is satisfied with concentrating on the work of his own hands.” Saint John Cassian #work #hands #satisfying
Saturday October 3, 2026 / September 20, 2026 18th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight.Saturday after the Universal Elevation of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross of the LordGreat-martyr Eustathius (Eustace) Placidas, his wife Martyr Theopistes, and their children Martyrs Agapius and Theopistus, of Rome (118).Holy Martyr and Confessor Michael and his
“Do you desire to preserve the purity and innocence of childhood, or the vow of Christian life without reproach? With as much strength and good sense as you have, refrain from amusements, from disorderly reading of tempting books, and from daydreams.” Saint Theophan the Recluse #Christian #childhood #books
Friday October 2, 2026 / September 19, 2026 18th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight.Fast. Food with Oil Martyrs Trophimus, Sabbatius, and Dorymedon of Synnada (276).3St. Theodore, prince of Smolensk and Yaroslav (1299), and his children Sts. David and Constantine.New Martyr Priest Constantine (Golubev) of Bogorodsk (1918).New Hieromartyr Nicholas priest (1919).Venerable
Loving God in practice requires a daily practice. #God #love #prayer
Thursday October 1, 2026 / September 18, 2026 18th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight.Venerable Eumenes, bishop of Gortyna (7th c.).Glorification (1698) of Venerable Euphrosyne, nun, of Suzdal (1250).Venerable Hilarion of Optina (1873).New Hieromartyrs Alexis and Peter priests (1918).New Hieromartyrs Amphilius bishop of Krasnoiarsk, John, Boris, Michael, Vladimir, Benjamin, Constantine priests