“The greater the coldness of heart and inattentiveness of the mind in prayer, the more we ought to rely on the helpmeet of prostrations. The Holy Apostle tells us that “at the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow.” Let us, then, bow the knees of our bodies when our
Sunday July 26, 2026 / July 13, 2026 8th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone seven.Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Six Councils (movable holiday on Sunday closest to July 16).Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel.Venerable Stephen of St. Sabbas’ Monastery (794).St. Julian, bishop of Cenomanis (Le Mans) in Gaul (1st c.).Martyr Serapion, under Severus (193).Martyr Marcian of Iconium
“We must start with the fear of God and finish with our love for Him – and put much humility and prayer in between these two and we will get to the Kingdom of Heaven” Elder Ioan Guțu #God #fear #love
Saturday July 25, 2026 / July 12, 2026 8th Week after Pentecost. Tone six.Martyrs Proclus and Hilary of Ancyra (2nd c.).Venerable Michael, monk, of Maleinus (962).Martyrs Theodore and his son John of Kiev (983).Venerable Arsenius of Novgorod, fool-for-Christ (1570).Venerable Simon, abbot of Volomsk (1641).Martyr Golinduc, in holy baptism Mary, of Persia (591).Venerables John (998) and Gabriel (10th c.), of Georgia and Iveron, Mt. Athos (Georgia).Icon of
“The light of dawn comes before the sun, and meekness is the precursor of all humility. So let us listen to the order in which Christ, our Light, placed these virtues. He says: ‘Learn from Me, because I am meek and humble of heart.’” Saint John Climacus #jesus #dawn #virtue
Friday July 24, 2026 / July 11, 2026 8th Week after Pentecost. Tone six.Fast. Food with Oil Commemoration of the Miracle (451) of Great-martyr Euphemia the All-praised, of Chalcedon (304).Blessed Equal-to-the-Apostles Olga, princess of Russia, in holy baptism called Helen (969).Uncovering of the relics of Hieromartyr Hilarion (Troitsky), bishop of Verey (1998).Hieromartyr Cindeus of Pamphylia (3rd-4th
Thursday July 23, 2026 / July 10, 2026 8th Week after Pentecost. Tone six.The Placing of the Precious Robe of the Lord at Moscow (1625).Holy 45 Martyrs at Nicopolis in Armenia, including Leontius, Maurice, Daniel, Anthony, Alexander, Anicetus, Sisinius, Meneus, and Belerad (Verelad) (319).Venerable Anthony of the Kiev Caves (1073).New Hieromartyrs Alexander, Basil, Peter ans Stephen
Wednesday July 22, 2026 / July 9, 2026 8th Week after Pentecost. Tone six.Fast. By Monastic Charter: Strict Fast (Bread, Vegetables, Fruits) Hieromartyr Pancratius, bishop of Taormina in Sicily (1st c.).Venerable Gabriel, abbot of St. Elias Skete, Mt. Athos (1901).New Hieromartyr Constantine priest (1918).Hieromartyr Cyril, bishop of Gortyna in Crete (250-252).Martyrs Patermuthius, Coprius, and Alexander the
The stingy rob themselves. #orthodox #giving #jesus
Tuesday July 21, 2026 / July 8, 2026 8th Week after Pentecost. Tone six.Appearance of the “Kazan” Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (1579).Holy Great-martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine (303).St. Procopius, fool-for-Christ, wonderworker of Ustiug (Vologda) (1303).New Hieromartyrs Alexander, Theodore and Nicholas priests (1918).Righteous Procopius, fool-for-Christ of Usya (Vologda) (17th c.).Miracle of the Annunciation Icon of the