Sunday, 16 July 2028

Saints of the day

• Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Six Œcumenical Councils
• Hieromartyr Athenogoras, Bishop of Heracleopolis, and his 10 Disciples († c. 311)
• Martyrs Paul and two sisters Alevtina (Valentina) and Chionea (Thea), at Cæsarea in Palestine († 308)
• Martyrs Antiochos the Physician and Faustus (4th C)
• Virginmartyr Julia of Carthage († c. 440 or 613)

Fasting

Any food is fine.

Fasting is personal; ask your priest.

Readings

• Epistle: Romans 12:6-14
• Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8
• Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16
• Gospel: John 17:1-13
• Gospel (Matins): Luke 24:36-53
• Old Testament (Vespers): Genesis 14:14-20
• Old Testament (Vespers): Deuteronomy 1:8-10, 15-17
• Old Testament (Vespers): Deuteronomy 10:14-21

Full text of the readings