Our venerable father Athanasius of Mt. Athos, hegumen, humble and peaceful, who founded the cenobitic way of living in the Great Lavra. Despite many trials, he was father to many monks who followed his ascetic model. He lived during the end of the 10th century. Troparion The angels in heaven marveled at your life […]
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July 4 Our Holy Father Andrew of Jerusalem; Our Venerable Mother Martha, Mother of St. Simeon of the Wondrous Mountain
Our holy father Andrew of Jerusalem, archbishop of Crete, whose passing over is remembered this day at Erissus on the island of Lesbos. He was bishop of Gortyna, and sang –a singular art– praises to God by his prayers, hymns, and songs. He exalted the Virgin Mother of God, immaculate, and assumed into heaven. Our […]
July 3 The Holy Martyr Hyacinth
The holy martyr Hyacinth, a native of Caesarea in Cappadocia, was raised in a Christian family. The emperor Trajan made the boy his chamberlain, unaware that he was a secret Christian. One day, while the emperor and his entourage were offering sacrifices to idols, the young Hyacinth remained at the palace, shut himself up in […]
July 2 The Deposition of the Venerable Robes of our most holy Lady, the Theotokos at Blachernae Constantinople
The Deposition of the Venerable Robes of our most holy Lady, the Theotokos at Blachernae Constantinople: During the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Leo the Great (457-474), the brothers Galbius and Candidus, associates of the emperor, set out from Constantinople to Palestine to venerate the holy places. In a small settlement near Nazareth they stayed […]
July 1 The Holy Unmercenary Healers and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian of Rome
The holy martyrs, wonderworkers, and unmercenary healers Cosmas and Damian were brothers born in Rome, and physicians by profession. They led strict chaste lives and were granted by God the gift to heal the sick. By their generosity and exceptional kindness, the brothers converted many to Christ. Their spiritual influence attracted the attention of the […]
Sunday Bulletin 6/29/2025
Third Sunday After Pentecost, Peter and Paul Prime Apostles 29 June 2025 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Saturday, June 28 – Translation of the Relics of Cyrus and John, Unmercenaries 5:00 PM Santa Paula Outreach Divine Liturgy Sunday, June 29 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Peter and Paul Prime Apostles 8:00 AM Matins […]
June 30 Synaxis of the Holy and Glorious Twelve Apostles
The synaxis of the glorious and all-praiseworthy Twelve Apostles of Christ appears to be an ancient Feast. The church honors each of the Twelve Apostles on separate dates throughout the year, and has established general commemoration for all of them on the day after the commemoration of the glorious and and first-ranked among the apostles […]
June 29 The Holy Pre-Eminent Apostles Peter and Paul
The Holy Pre-Eminent Apostles Peter and Paul: Simon, son of Jonah and brother of Andrew, was first among the disciples to confess that Jesus was Christ, the son of the living God. It was by Jesus that he was called Peter. Paul, Apostle of the gentiles, preached Christ crucified to the Jews and the Greeks. […]
June 28 The Translation of the Relics of the Holy Unmercenary Physicians Cyrus and John
The transfer of the relics of the holy martyrs, unmercinaries and Wonderworkers Cyrus and John from the city of Konopa, near Alexandria (where they suffered in the year 311) to the nearby village of Manuphin, took place in the year 412. This Egyptian village prompted fear in everyone since in a former time there was […]
June 27 Our Venerable Father Sampson the Hospitaller
Our venerable father Sampson the Hospitaller was the son of rich and illustrious Roman parents. In his youth he received an excellent education. He studied the medical arts and doctored the sick without charge. After the death of his parents, St. Sampson generously distributed alms and set his slaves free, preparing himself to go into […]