Thursday April 9, 2026 / March 27, 2026 Passion Week: Great Thursday.Great Lent. Food with Oil St. Matrona of Thessalonica (4th c.).Martyrs Manuel and Theodosius (304).Venerable John the Clairvoyant of Lycopolis, anchorite of Egypt (394).Venerable Cyricus (Quiricus), monk, of Thrace.Prophet Hanani (Ananias).Venerable Paul, bishop of Corinth (ca. 925).Venerable Paphnutius, disciple of St. Anthony the Great (4th c.).St.
“What is the new earth? A good heart, a heart like the earth, which drinks up the rain that falls on it and yields a rich harvest.” Saint Gregory of Nyssa earth #heart #orthodox
Wednesday April 8, 2026 / March 26, 2026 Passion Week: Great Wednesday.Great Lent. By Monastic Charter: Strict Fast (Bread, Vegetables, Fruits) Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel.Martyr Parasceva (1939).Hieromartyr Irenaeus, bishop of Srem (Sirmium), Serbia (304).Martyrs Bathusius and Bercus presbyters, monk Arpilus, laymen Abibus, Agnus, Reasus, Igathrax, Iscoeus (Iskous, Escoes), Silas, Signicus, Sonerilas, Suimbalus, Thermus, Phillus (Philgas), and the
Hatred kills. #jesus #love #hate
Tuesday April 7, 2026 / March 25, 2026 Passion Week: Great Tuesday.Great Lent. Food with Oil The Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.New Hieromartyr Tikhon, patriarch of Moscow and All Russia (1925).Venerable Sabbas the New (1948).“Annunciation” (16th c.) Icon of the Mother of God.Martyrs Pelagia, Theodosia, and Dula
“I am convinced from the word of God and my own life experience that those whom God loves, He is sure to send trials. Because without afflictions of the heart one cannot mortify things of this world and live for God in eternity.” Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov #God #trials #love
Monday April 6, 2026 / March 24, 2026 Passion Week: Great Monday.Great Lent. By Monastic Charter: Strict Fast (Bread, Vegetables, Fruits) Forefeast of the Annunciation.Venerable Zacharias the Recluse of Egypt (4th c.).St. Artemon, bishop of Seleucia (1st c.).New Hieromartyr Alexander priest (1918).New Hieromartyr Vladimir priest (1920).Venerable Zachariah, faster of the Kiev Caves (13th
“Even if you prevail, you will again be defeated, for God is with us. If we do not humble ourselves voluntarily, we shall be humbled involuntarily.” Saint Paisios of Mount Athos #palmsunday #jesus #humble
Sunday April 5, 2026 / March 23, 2026 The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem.Great Lent. Fish Allowed Monk-martyr Nicon and 199 disciples, in Sicily (251).New Hieromartyr Macarius priest (1931).New Hieromartyr Stephen priest (1937).New Martyr James, New Hieromartyr Basil priest, Virgin-martyr Anastasia and Barbara, Martyr Alexis (1938).New Hieromartyr venerable confessor archbishop Sergius (Serebriansky)
“The Lord calls to him all sinners; He opens his arms wide, even to the worst among them. Gladly he takes them in His arms, if only they will come to Him.” Saint Macarius of Optina #God #christian #orthodox Music composed and performed by Dwayne Parsons.