The holy martyr Athenogenes was the bishop of Sebaste in Cappadocia. Christianity was spreading in Sebaste because of the grace-filled preaching of Bishop Athenogenes. When the governor heard that the citizens of Sebaste refused to participate in a festival for idols, he sent soldiers to arrest St. Athenogenes and his disciples. While in prison, St. […]
Monthly Archives: July 2022
July 15 The Holy Martyrs Cyricus and Julietta; The Holy Great Prince Vladimir, Equal to the Apostles
The holy martyrs Cyricus and Julietta, his mother, were martyred at Caesarea in Cappadocia in the year 304. When they had firmly refused the order of the judge to offer incense to idols, they were cast into the fire. The holy great martyr Prince Vladimir, equal to the apostles was baptized Basil at Kiev in […]
July 14 The Holy Apostle Aquila
The holy apostle Aquila and his wife Prisca or Priscilla, a married couple who were helpers of St. Paul the Apostle. They received the church into their home with hospitality and endangered themselves on St. Paul’s behalf. They are mentioned in 1 Cor. 16:19, in Romans 16: 3-5, and in 2 Tim. 4:19 Troparion […]
Holy Prophet Elijah – Feast day July 20
Elijah accomplished many great and wonderful works. He prophesied a draught (1 Kings 17:1) then ended it (1 Kings 18:45). He gave life (1 Kings 17:22) and took it (1 Kings 18:19). He parted the Jordan River (2 Kings 2:8) and was taken to heaven in a fiery chariot (2 Kings 2:11). And yet, among all these great works, the […]
July 13 Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel; Our Venerable Father Stephen the Sabbaite; Our Holy Father Julian, Bishop of Kenoman
The synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel: the primary feast of the Archangel is March 26. On this day is commemorated all his appearances and marvels throughout the history of salvation. This feast was instituted on Mt. Athos in 982. Our venerable father Stephen of the Monastery of St. Sabbas, who suffered death in 784 during […]
July 12 The Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilary; Our Venerable Father Michael of Malein
The holy martyrs Proclus and Hilary (Hilarion) were arrested for being Christians during the reign of the emperor Trajan (98-117). Proclus was the uncle of Hilary. Proclus said to the tortures, “When you are afraid to transgress the Emperor’s commands and risk falling into temporal punishment, how much more do we Christians fear to transgress […]
July 11 The Holy Martyr the Illustrious Euphemia; The Passing of Olga, Princess of Kiev; Repose of the Blessed Bishop Martyr Valeriu Traian Frentiu
The holy martyr Euphemia the Illustrious was handed over to the beasts after various tortures under the emperor Diolcetian. Her passing is kept on Sept. 16; today is the day that her holy relics confirmed the orthodox faith at the Fourth Ecumenical Council in Chalcedon. The passing of Olga, princess of Kiev, baptized Helen, at […]
July 10 The Holy 45 Martyrs in Nicopolis in Armenia; Our Venerable Father Anthony of the Kiev Lavra; The Holy Martyred Brothers Francis, Mutius, Raphael, and their companions, martyred in Damascus
The holy forty-five martyrs in Nicopolis in Armenia. Of saints Leontius, Mauritius, Daniel, Antonius, Anicetus, Sisinnus, and others, who under the emperor Licinius and the governor Lysias were tortured in many ways in the year 319. Our venerable father Anthony of Kiev was a hermit, who in the lavra called “the Caves”, followed the monastic […]
Sunday Bulletin 07/10/2022
Weekly Schedule Saturday, July 9 5:00 PM Outreach Divine Liturgy in Santa Paula Sunday, July 10 – 5th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, July 11 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer Wednesday, July 13 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer 6:30 PM Divine Liturgy for +Chuck Rider from Marie O. Saturday, July […]
July 9 The Holy Martyr Pancratius, Bishop of Toarmina
The hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Taormina, was born when our Lord Jesus Christ yet lived upon the earth. The parents of Pancratius were natives of Antioch. Hearing the good news of Jesus Christ, Pancratius’ father took his young son with him to Jerusalem to see the greater Teacher for himself. It was during this period […]