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On Saturday | September 27 |
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The Readings from the Regular Cycle |
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The Epistle |
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Saturday of the 16th Week |
The reading is from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. |
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1 Cor. 10:23 – 28 |
Brethren, “all things are permitted for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are permitted for me,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience. For “the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. (But if some one says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then out of consideration for the man who informed you, and for conscience’ sake do not eat it.) For “the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” [RSV] |
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The Gospel |
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Saturday of the 1st Week of Luke |
The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Luke. |
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Lk. 4:31 – 36 |
At that time, Jesus went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the sabbath; and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority. And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon; and he cried out with a loud voice, “Ah! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him down in the midst, he came out of him, having done him no harm. And they were all amazed and said to one another, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” [RSV] |
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The Readings for the Commemoration |
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The Epistle |
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For the Martyr. |
The reading is from Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. |
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Gal. 6:11 – 18 |
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. [RSV] |
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Stand for the reading of the Synaxarion. |
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Synaxarion |
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From the Menaion. |
On September 27 we commemorate the holy Martyr Callistratus and the 49 Martyrs with him. |
On this day we also commemorate the holy woman Martyr Epicharis. |
On this day we also commemorate our devout Father St. Ignatios, Abbot of the Monastery of The Savior Christ, which is called the Monastery of the Deep Stream. |
On this day we also commemorate the holy Apostles Mark, Aristarchos, and Zeno. |
On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyrs Philemon the bishop, and Fortunianos; and the holy woman Martyr Gaiana. |
On this day we also remember the 15 Martyrs who were put on a ship, which was set on fire, and then drowned at sea. |
On this day the holy Neo-Martyr Aquilina the virgin, who died in the year 1764. |
By the intercessions of Your Saints, O God, have mercy on us. Amen. |
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Fasting Rule |
Fast Free: All foods allowed. |