Orthodox Daily Readings
Martyrs Carpus, Papylus, Agathadorus, and Agathonica, at Pergamum (251)
Epistle: Philippians 2:17-23
17 Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
18 For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.
19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state.
20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.
23 Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me.
Gospel: Luke 8:1-3
1 Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him,
2 and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities – Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,
3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.
Commemorated on this day
Martyrs Carpus, Papylus, Agathadorus, and Agathonica, at Pergamum (251). Ven. Benjamin of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves—14th c.). Martyr Florentius of Thessalonica (1st-2nd c.). Martyr Benjamin, Deacon, of Persia (421-424). St. Nikḗtas the Confessor of Paphlagonia (838). New Martyr Zlata of Meglena, Bulgaria (1795). Translation of the “Ivḗron” (“Iberian”) Icon of the Mother of God to Moscow (1648). “Seven Lakes” Icon of the Mother of God (17th c.).