Tuesday, 27 April 2027

Saints of the day

• Apostle and Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop of Jerusalem, a Kinsman of the Lord († 107)
• New Hieromartyrs Priests Paul and John, and Martyrs Peter, Nicholas, Auxentius, Sergius, and Anastasia († 1922)
• Venerable Martyr Mary (1938)
• New Hieromartyr Priest John († 1941)
• Venerable Stephen, Abbot of the Kiev Caves and Bishop of Vladimir in Volynia († 1094)
• Righteous Eulogius the Hospitable of Constantinople (6th C)
• Glorification of St Hilarion, Archbishop of Vereya (1999)
• Venerable John, Abbot of Cathares Monastery at Constantinople

Fasting

Plant food without oil.

Fasting is personal; ask your priest.

Readings

• Gospel: Matthew 24:36-26:2
• Epistle: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16
• Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58
• Gospel (Matins): Matthew 22:15-23:39
• Old Testament (Vespers): Exodus 2:5-10
• Old Testament (Vespers): Job 1:13-22

Full text of the readings