7th Sunday of Luke Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10 Brethren, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him, while God also bore witness by s

5th Sunday of Luke Cosmas and Damian the Holy Unmercenaries of Asia, and their mother Theodota David the Righteous of Evia Prokeimenon. Mode 4 Psalm 15.3,8 Among the saints who are in his land, the Lord has been wondrous.Verse: I see the Lord before me continually. The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8 Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophe

6th Sunday of Luke The Holy Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius the Notaries Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by Peter the Apostle Chrysaphios (or Chrysaphos) the Martyr Prokeimenon. Mode 4 Psalm 103.24,1 O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom. Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even

Luke the Evangelist Marinos the Martyr Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4 Psalm 18.4,1 Their voice has gone out into all the earth. Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18 Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one. Tychicos will tell you all about my affairs; h

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea Holy Martyrs Zenais and Philonilla Prokeimenon. Mode 4 Daniel 3.26,27 Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers. Verse: For you are just in all you have done. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15 Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful t

2nd Sunday of Luke Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens Domnina the Martyr and her daughters John the Hermit The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11 Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may

1st Sunday of Luke Callistratus the Martyr & his 49 Companions Mark, Aristarchos, and Zenon, Apostles of the 70 Akylina the New Martyr of Thessaloniki Epistle ~ 2 Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will

Sunday after Holy Cross Eustathius the Great Martyr, his wife and two children Our Righteous Father Eustathius, Archbishop of Thessolonica John the Foreigner Prokeimenon. Grave Mode Psalm 28.11,1 The Lord will give strength to his people.Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20 Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, ev

Sunday before Holy Cross The Consecration of the Church of the Holy Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre) Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2 Psalm 27.9,1 O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18 Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to ma

14th Sunday of Matthew The Commemoration of the Miracle Wrought by Archangel Michael in Colossae (Chonae) Holy Martyr Calodote Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 1 Psalm 11.7,1 You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed. The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 1:21-24; 2:1-4 Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; he has put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit i

13th Sunday of Matthew Apodosis of the Feast of the Forerunner Alexander, John, and Paul the New, Patriarchs of Constantinople Phantinos the Righteous of Calabria Prokeimenon. Mode 4 Psalm 103.24,1 O Lord, how manifold are your works. You have made all things in wisdom. Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul. The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 16:13-24 Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done

12th Sunday of Matthew Apodosis of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary Our Holy Father Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons Lupus the Martyr Prokeimenon. Mode 3 Psalm 46.6,1 Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations. The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 15:1-11 Brethren, I would remind you in what terms I preached to you the gospel, which you received, in which you stand, by which you are s

11th Sunday of Matthew Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior, Jesus Christ Diomedes the Physician & Martyr of Tarsus Timothy of Euripus, founder of the Monastery of Pentele Prokeimenon. Mode 2 Psalm 117.14,18 The Lord is my strength and my song. Verse: The Lord has chastened me sorely. The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12 Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine m

10th Sunday of Matthew The Holy Apostle Matthias Constantine, Patriarch of Constantinople Euthymios the Hieromartyr, Metropolitan of Rhodes Prokeimenon. Mode 1 Psalm 32.22,1 Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous. The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16 Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men.

9th Sunday of Matthew Translation of the Relics of Stephen the Protomartyr Holy Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles Phocas the Martyr Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4 Psalm 75.11,1 Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel. The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17 Brethren, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to

8th Sunday of Matthew The Holy Hieromartyrs Hermolaus, Hermippus, and Hermocrates Paraskeve the Righteous Martyr of Rome Prisca the Righteous Martyr Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 4 Psalm 67.35,26 God is wonderful among his saints.Verse: Bless God in the congregations. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5 Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the law was our custodia

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council Macrina the Righteous, sister of St. Basil Dius, Abbot of Antioch Saint Theodore, Bishop of Edessa Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2 Psalm 31.11,1 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous. Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15 Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may

6th Sunday of Matthew Proclus & Hilary the Martyrs of Ancyra Our Holy Father Michael of Maleinus Gerasimos of Byzantium and Akakios the young ascetic Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 1 Psalm 11.7,1 You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us. Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 12:6-14 Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if

5th Sunday of Matthew Athanasius of Mount Athos Righteous Father Lampadus the Wonderworker Kyprianos the New Martyr of Koutloumousiou Monastery Prokeimenon. Grave Mode Psalm 149.5,1 The saints shall rejoice in glory. Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2 Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. An

4th Sunday of Matthew Finding of the Relics of Cyrus and John the Unmercenaries Sergios the Magister Pappias the Martyr Prokeimenon. Mode 3 Psalm 46.6,1 Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations. The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 6:18-23 Brethren, having been set free from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once yielded your memb