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33rd Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday after the Theophany. Tone 8.
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Cовершается служба, не отмеченная в Типиконе никаким знакомAfterfeast of the Theophany. Cовершается служба, не отмеченная в Типиконе никаким знакомSt. George the Chozebite, abbot (7th c.). Cовершается служба, не отмеченная в Типиконе никаким знакомSt. Domnica of Constantinople (ca. 474). Cовершается служба, не отмеченная в Типиконе никаким знакомSt. Emilian the Confessor, bishop of Cyzicus (9th c.). Cовершается служба, не отмеченная в Типиконе никаким знакомSt. Gregory, wonderworker of the Kiev Caves (1093). Cовершается служба, не отмеченная в Типиконе никаким знакомSt. Gregory, hermit of the Kiev Caves (13th c.-14th c.). Cовершается служба, не отмеченная в Типиконе никаким знакомNew Hieromartyr Priest Isidore and 72 companions at Yuriev (Dorpats) in Estonia, slain by the Latins in 1472 (1472).

Hieromartyr Carterius of Caesarea in Cappadocia (304). Martyr Julian and his wife Basilissa, and with them Martyrs Celsius, his mother Marcianilla, Anastasius, the priest Anthony, seven brothers, and twenty prison guards, of Antinoe in Egypt (283-305). Hieromartyr Theophilus, deacon, and Martyr Helladius, in Libya (4th c.). St. Elias the Wonderworker, of Egypt (4th c.). Martyr Abo the Perfumer, of Baghdad, at Tbilisi, Georgia (786). St. Paisius of Uglich (1504).

St. Severin, bishop of Cologne (ca. 397). St. Atticus, archbishop of Constantinople (425). St. Severinus, spiritual leader of Roman Christians during the Germanic invasions (southern Germany and northern Austria) (482). St. Theodore of Constantinople (ca. 595). Holy Virgin Gudula of Brussels (659). St. Erhard, bishop of Regensburg (Bavaria) (ca. 700) St. Cyrus, patriarch of Constantinople (714). St. Pega, hermitess, of Peakirk (ca. 719). St. Gregory of Ochrid, bishop of Moesia (1012). St. Macarius (Macres) of Vatopedi, Mt. Athos (1431). St. Agatho, monk, of Egypt (5th c.).

Repose of Elder Isaiah of Valaam (1914) and Mother Alexandra (Princess Ileana), foundress of the Monastery of the Transfiguration (Ellwood City, Penn.) (1991).

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

Sunday after Theophany (32nd). [Eph. 4:7–13; Matt. 4:12–17]

Yesterday the Apostle armed the Christian who sets out upon the path of salvation with the whole spiritual armour. Now he shows who the leaders are in this battle procession, and what is the final bright goal of all for our inspiration in times of hardship. The leaders are pastors and teachers, whom the Lord gave to the Church and through whose mouth He Himself utters guiding direction needful for all, as soon as one turns to such leaders with faith and prayerful appeal to the Lord. Those who selflessly walk the Lord’s path know this truth, as do those who lead a struggle with the enemies of salvation without pity for themselves. In their pastors they always find help and are brought to understanding, when, looking from the outside, such help could not be anticipated. For they do not come to men, but to the Lord, who is always prepared to direct and give understanding through such men, to anyone who sincerely and with faith seeks help from Him. The final bright goal is the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ—the stature of a perfect man (Eph. 4:13). We all know what a perfect man is in the usual order of things, and we could hardly find a person who would not wish to attain such perfection. But the meaning of a perfect man in the Lord is something not known to anyone other than those who have entered into that stature. This, however, should not cool one’s fervour for the attainment of such a stature, but on the contrary should kindle it even more; for this lack of knowledge is due to the height of that spiritual perfection which is called a manly stature in a life according to God. The Apostle defined this as the taking on of the fullness of perfections revealed in the Lord and Saviour. Anyone can see that there is reason for us to apply all diligence (II Pet. 1:5) toward our calling.

Articles

Venerable George the Chozebite, Abbot

Saint George the Chozebite was born on the island of Cyprus toward the end of the sixth century.

Venerable Domnica of Constantinople

Saint Domnica came from Carthage to Constantinople in the time of the holy Emperor Theodosius the Great. Here she was baptized by Patriarch Nectarius and entered a women’s monastery.

St. Emilian the Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus

Saint Emilian was a zealous defender of the holy icons during the reign of Emperor Leo the Armenian.

Venerable Gregory the Wonderworker of the Kiev Near Caves

Saint Gregory was tonsured at the Kiev Caves monastery in the time of Saint Theodosius.

Venerable Gregory the Recluse, of the Kiev Caves

Saint Gregory, Hermit of the Caves, lived during the fourteenth century.

Hieromartyr Isidore and 72 Others at Yuriev, Estonia

The priest Isidore bravely stood forth in defense of Orthodoxy, preferring to accept a martyr’s crown rather than submit to the Catholics.

St. Carterius of Caesarea in Cappadocia

Saint Carterius lived during the reign of Diocletian, and was a teacher in Caesarea of Cappadocia.

Martyr Julian and his wife Basilissa, and with them Martyrs Celsius, his mother Marcianilla, Anastasius, the priest Anthony, seven brothers, and twenty prison guards, of Antinoe in Egypt

The Holy Martyr Julian was born in the Egyptian city of Antinoe, and to satisfy his parents he entered into marriage with the noble and rich maiden, Basilissa.

Hieromartyr Theophilus, deacon, and Martyr Helladius, in Libya

Saint Theophilus the deacon suffered with Saint Helladius.

Venerable Elias the Hermit, of Egypt

Saint Elias the Egyptian became a monk and pursued asceticism for seventy-five years on a desolate mountain in a cave.

Martyr Abo the Perfumer, of Tibilisi, Georgia

A new emir was appointed to rule in Tbilisi, and when the Christians heard that he was plotting to capture Abo, they begged him to conceal his identity. But Abo simply rejoiced and told them, “I am prepared not only to be tortured for Christ, but to die for His sake as well.”

St. Paisius of Uglich

Saint Paisius of Uglich was igumen of the Protection monastery, near Uglich.

Venerable Gregory of Ochrid

Saint Gregory was a faithful teacher and shepherd of Christ’s flock.
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