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Afterfeast of the Nativity of Christ. Virginmartyr Anysia at Thessalonica (298). Hieromartyr Zoticus the Priest, of Constantinople, feeder of orphans (ca. 340). St. Macarius, metropolitan of Moscow (1563).
Apostle Timon the Deacon, of the Seventy (1st c.). Martyr Philoterus of Nicomedia, and with him six soldiers and one count (311). St. Theodora, nun, of Caesaria in Cappadocia (755). St. Theodora, nun, of Constantinople (940). St. Tryphon, bishop of Rostov (1468). Uncovering of the relics of St. Daniel of Pereyaslavl, founder of St. Daniel Monastery (1625).
Martyrs Magistrianus, Paulinus, Umbrius, Verus, Severus, Callistratus, Florentius, Arianus, Anthimus, Ubricius, Isidore, Euculus, Sampson, Studius, and Thespesius, who suffered under Julian the Apostate (361-363). St. Egwin, bishop of Worcester (717). New Monk-martyr Gideon of Karakallou Monastery, Mt. Athos, at Turnovo (1818).
Commemoration of the martyrdom by the Poles of 11 monks and 43 laymen at the Theophany Monastery in Kostroma (1608).
Thoughts for Each Day of the Year
According to the Daily Church Readings from the Word of God
By St. Theophan the Recluse
Monday (32nd). [James 2:14–26; Mark 10:46–52]
What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? Can faith save him? (James 2:14).[1] The path to faith is repentance. In repenting what does one say? “I have sinned; I will not do it again. I will not sin; therefore I will live by the commandments.” Repentance does not depart with the acceptance of faith; but uniting with faith, it remains through to the end. So too this resolution to live by the commandments remains in force in the presence of faith. Consequently, if the believer came to faith along a direct path—that is, the path of repentance—he is zealous in fulfilling the commandments, or is a doer of good works. Faith gives him a most powerful motivation for this; faith also gives him grace-filled strength to accomplish this through the Holy Mysteries. Thus, faith furthers works. Works in turn make faith perfect, for until that which someone believes is done in deed, faith is not really faith. It becomes apparent only in works; not only apparent, but strong. Works influence back upon faith and strengthen it.
[1]Throughout the text, the King James Version will be used for New Testament quotes and allusions.
Articles
 Virgin Martyr Anysia at ThessalonicaThe Holy Virgin Martyr Anysia lived in the city of Thessalonica during the reign of the the co-Emperor Maximian (286-305). |
 Apostle Timon the Deacon of the SeventyThe Holy Apostle Timon was one of the seven deacons appointed by the Apostles (Acts 6:5) to minister to destitute Christian widows. |
 Venerable Daniel the Abbot of Pereslavl-ZalesskySaint Daniel of Pereslavl (in the world Demetrius) was born around 1460 in the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky. |
