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. Both announced the Gospel of Jesus Christ […]
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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
St. 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 the wilderness. […]
June 26 Our Venerable Father David of Thessalonica
St. David of Thessalonica pursued asceticism at the monastery of the Holy Martyrs Theodore and Mercurius. Inspired by the example of the holy stylites, he lived in an almond tree in constant prayer, keeping strict fast, and enduring heat and cold. He remained there for three years until an angel told him to come down. […]
Sunday Bulletin 06/26/22
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, June 26 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, June 27 – Sampson, Venerable; Bl. Nicholas Charnetsky& Others, Martyr 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer Wednesday, June 29 – Saints Peter and Paul (Holyday of Obligation) 5:30 […]
June 25 The Holy Venerable Martyr Febronia
The virgin martyr Febronia suffered during the reign of Diocletian (284-305). She was raised at a monastery in the city of Sivapolis in Assyria. The head of the women’s monastery was the abbess Bryaena, the aunt of St. Febronia. Being concerned about her niece’s salvation, Bryaena assigned Febronia a stricter form of life than the […]
June 24 The Nativity of the Holy Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
The Gospel (Luke 1:5) relates that the righteous parents of St. John the Baptist, the priest Zechariah and Elizabeth, lived in the ancient city of Hebron. They reached old age without having children, since Elizabeth was barren. Once, St. Zechariah was serving in the Temple of Jerusalem when he saw the Archangel Gabriel. The angel […]
June 23 The Holy Martyr Agrippina
The holy martyr Agrippina was a Roman by birth. She did not wish to marry, and totally dedicated her life to God. During the time of persecution against Christians under the emperor Valerian (253-259) the saint went before the court and bravely confessed her faith in Christ, for which she was given over to torture. […]
June 22 The Holy Martyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata
The holy martyr Eusebius, bishop of Samosata who, at the time of the Arian emperor, visited the Churches of God in the disguise of a soldier so that he might strengthen them in the Catholic faith. Then, under the emperor Valens, he was exiled to Thrace. When the peace of the Church returned, he was […]
June 21 The Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus
Julian was of noble and senatorial origin. He lived in Tarsus in Cilicia and suffered during the reign of Diocletian. Even though he was only eighteen years old when he was subjected to torture for the Faith, St. Julian was sufficiently educated and strengthened in Christian piety. The imperial deputy led him from town […]