Sunday, 5 April 2026

Saints of the day

• Martyr Nikon in Sicily and his 199 Disciples († 251)
• New Hieromartyr Priest Macarius († 1931)
• New Hieromartyr Priest Basil, Stephen, Venerable Martyrs Elias, Anastasia, Barbara, Martyr Alexis († 1938)
• Venerable Sergius the New Confessor († 1948)
• Holy Martyrs Philetus, Lydia, Macedonus, Theoprepius, Cronidus, and Amphilochius (117-138)
• Venerable Nikon the Abbot of the Kiev Caves († 1088)
• Righteous Basil of Mangazea († 1600)

Fasting

Fish, wine and oil are fine; no meat, dairy or eggs.

Fasting is personal; ask your priest.

Readings

• Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9
• Gospel: John 12:1-18
• Gospel (Matins): Matthew 21:1-11, 15-17
• Old Testament (Vespers): Genesis 49:1-2, 8-12
• Old Testament (Vespers): Zephaniah 3:14-19
• Old Testament (Vespers): Zechariah 9:9-15

Full text of the readings