Today in the Orthodox Church

· Tone 5, Octoechos

Martyrs Galaction and his wife, Epistemis, at Emesa (3rd c.)

Fasting

No fast. No fast: all foods are allowed.

The fasting rule in full

Scripture readings

  • Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-14
  • Gospel: Luke 11:47-12:1

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Saints commemorated