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On Thursday | December 11 |
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The Readings from the Regular Cycle |
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The Epistle |
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Thursday of the 27th Week |
The reading is from Paul’s First Letter to Timothy. |
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1 Tim. 6:17 – 21 |
Timothy, my son, charge the rich in this world not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on the living God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous, thus laying up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of eternal life. O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the godless chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge, for by professing it some have missed the mark as regards the faith. Grace be with you. Amen. [RSV] |
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The Gospel |
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Thursday of the 12th Week of Luke |
The reading is from the holy Gospel according to Luke. |
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Lk. 21:28 – 33 |
The Lord said to his disciples, “Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees; as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all has taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” [RSV] |
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The Readings for the Commemoration |
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The Epistle |
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For the Devout Man. |
The reading is from Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. |
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Gal. 5:22 – 26; 6:1 – 2 |
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. [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 December 11, we commemorate our devout father Daniel the Stylite. |
On this day we also commemorate our devout father Luke the new Stylite. |
On this day we also commemorate the holy martyrs Acepsimas and Aeithalas. |
On this day we also commemorate a certain young girl; and there is a very edifying story. |
On this day was the contest of the holy martyr Barsabas. |
And we also commemorate the holy martyrs Terence, Vincent, Aimilianos, and Bebaia. |
By their holy intercessions, O God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen. |
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Fasting Rule |
Fish: fish, oil and wine are allowed. Refrain from meat, dairy and eggs. |
It is the Christmas fast. |