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Commemoration of the Dead. Tone 6.
No fast.

Совершается служба на шестьGreat-martyr Theodore the Tyro (306). Cовершается служба, не отмеченная в Типиконе никаким знакомSt. Hermogenes, patriarch of Moscow and all Russia (1612).

St. Mariamne, sister of Apostle Philip (1st c.). Uncovering of the relics of Martyr Menas the Most Eloquent, of Alexandria (889). St. Theodore the Silent, of the Kiev Caves (13th c.). St. Barnabas, elder, of Gethsemane Skete of St. Sergius Lavra (1906).

New Hieromartyr Paul Kosminkov, archpriest, of Lystsevo (Moscow) (1938).

Weeping “Tikhvin” Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, St. Elias Skete, Mt. Athos.

St. Auxibius, bishop of Soli on Cyprus (102). St. Mesrop Mashtots of Armenia (440). St. Finan, bishop of Lindisfarne (661). St. Theodosius, monastic founder at Mt. Kelifarevo (1363), and his disciple St. Romanus (14th c.), of Turnovo (Bulgaria). New Martyr Michael Mavroeidis of Adrianople (1490). New Martyr Theodore of Byzantium, at Mytilene (1795). New Hieromartyr Theodore of Adjara, hieromonk, at Mt. Athos (1822). St. Nicholas Planas, priest, of Athens (1932). Synaxis of Holy Emperor Marcian (457) and St. Pulcheria, his wife (453).

Repose of Elder Agapitus of the Kiev Caves (1887) and Schemamonk John (Shova) of Kolitsou Skete, Mt. Athos (2009).

Thoughts for Each Day of the Year
According to the Daily Church Readings from the Word of God
By St. Theophan the Recluse

St. Theophan the Recluse

Saturday (Commemoration of the Dead). [I Thess. 4:13–17; John 5:24–30]

Now the Holy Church directs our attention beyond the borders of our present life, to our fathers and brothers who have passed on from here. The Church hopes that by reminding us of their state (which we ourselves shall not escape), to prepare us to spend Cheese-fare week properly, as well as Great Lent which follows. Let us listen to our mother the Church; and commemorating our fathers and brothers, let us take care to prepare ourselves for our passing over to the other world. Let us bring to mind our sins and mourn them, setting out in the future to keep ourselves pure from any defilement. For nothing unclean will enter the Kingdom of God; and at the judgement, nobody unclean will be justified. After death you cannot expect purification. You will remain as you are when you cross over. You must prepare your cleansing here. Let us hurry, for who can predict how long one will live? Life could be cut off this very hour. How can we appear unclean in the other world? Through what eyes will we look at our fathers and brothers who will meet us? How will we answer their questions: “What is this badness in you? What is this? And what is this?” What shame will cover us! Let us hasten to set right all that is out of order, to arrive at least somewhat tolerable and bearable in the other world.

Articles

Greatmartyr Theodore the Tyro (“the Recruit”)

In memory of this occurrence, the Orthodox Church annually celebrates the holy Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit on the first Saturday of Great Lent.

Hieromartyr Hermogenes the Patriarch of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia

On Bright Monday in 1611, the Russian militia approached Moscow and began the seige of the Kremlin, which continued for several months. Besieged within the Kremlin, the Poles often sent messengers to the Patriarch with the demand that he order the Russian militia to leave the city, threatening him with execution if he refused. The saint firmly replied, "What are your threats to me? I fear only God. If all our enemies leave Moscow, I shall bless the Russian militia to withdraw from Moscow; but if you remain here, I shall bless all to stand against you and to die for the Orthodox Faith."

St. Mariamne the sister of the Apostle Philip

Righteous Mariamne “The Apostolic Virgin” and sister of the holy Apostle Philip (November 14), made a vow of virginity and became the companion of her brother Philip and the holy Apostle Bartholomew (June 11), actively assisting them in their apostolic work.

Martyrs Menas the Most Eloquent, Hermogenes, and Eugraphus, of Alexandria

The Holy Martyrs Menas, Hermogenes, and Eugraphus suffered for their faith in Christ under the emperor Maximian (305-313).

Venerable Theodore the Silent of the Kiev Caves

Saint Theodore the Silent of the Caves chose the exploit of silence, in order to dwell constantly in remembrance of God, and to safeguard himself from temptation even by a word.

St. Auxibius Bishop of Soli, Cyprus

Saint Auxibius was born at Rome in a rich family. He was raised with his brother Tempstagoras, and from an early age he displayed remarkable talents.

St. Theodosius, monastic founder at Mt. Kelifarevo, and his disciple St. Romanus, of Turnovo (Bulgaria).

Saint Theodosius the Bulgarian and his disciple Romanus. Saint Theodosius began his exploit in the city of Viddino, at the Nikolaev monastery.

New Martyr Theodore

The Holy New Martyr Theodore was born of pious parents in Neochorion near Constantinople in 1774. He worked in the palace of the Sultan, where he converted to Islam.
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