ELEVATION OF THE TRIUMPHANT CROSS ORTHODOX MONASTERY
Glory to the Lord God. Δόξα στον Κύριο τον Θεό. Gloria Domine Deus. Слава Господину Богу.
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A brief introduction
WELCOME to the web pages of the Elevation of the Triumphant Cross Orthodox Monastery located in Niagara, southern Ontario, in the Dominion of Canada. Observing traditional Orthodox praxis and the patristic kalendar, we are a stravropegial community under the omophorion of His Beatitude Metropolitan John of the Autonomous Orthodox Metropolia of North & South America and the British Isles.
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LORDSDAYS and SOLEMNITIES in the YEAR of our LORD JESUS CHRIST 2025
In the TENTH MONTH of JUNE
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 26 May 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 8 June 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Pentecost: 8th Lordsday of PASCHA SOLEMNITY of PENTECOST The Eleventh Major Solemnity Resurrectional Tone VII Vigils Gospel 7 The Lessons: Prophecy: Joel 2:27-32 Epistle: Acts 2:1-11 Gospel: John 14:21-15:7 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Augustine of Canterbury Eastern Saint: Holy New Martyr George of Kratovo 
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 2 June 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 15 June 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: Lordsday of ORTHODOXY Resurrectional Tone VIII Vigils Gospel 8 The Lessons: Prophecy: Ezechiel 41:1, 18-19, 42:13-14, 43:4 Epistle: Hebrews 11:33-12:1 Gospel: John 1:43-51 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Confessor Patriarch Nicephorus of Constantinople Eastern Saint: Holy New Hieromartyr Hariton of Kosovo
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 9 June 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 22 June 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 2nd Lordsday after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 9 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 31:7-13 Epistle: Romans 2:10-16 Gospel: Matthew 4:18-23 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic Columba of Iona Eastern Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Gregory of Armenia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 16 June 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 29 June 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Enarxis 8:00AM: Judean DIVINE LITURGY of the Apostle James Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 3rd Lordsday after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 10 The Lessons: Prophecy: II Chronicles 15:1-8, 12 Epistle: Romans 5:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 6:22-33 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierarch Tychon of Amathus Eastern Saint: Holy Abbott Tikhon of Kaluga
In the ELEVENTH MONTH of JULY
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 23 June 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 6 July 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 4th Lordsday after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST Resurrectional Tone III Vigils Gospel 11 The Lessons: Prophecy: Baruch 2:27-35 Epistle: Romans 6:18-23 Gospel: Matthew 8:5-13 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Abbess Audrey of Ely Eastern Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Agrippina of Rome
Ecclesial Kalendar – Second Feria 24 June 2025
Civil Calendar – Monday 7 July 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 4th Week after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST SOLEMNITY of the NATIVITY of the FORERUNNER The Eighth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 40:1-10 Epistle: Roman 13:11-14:4 Gospel: Luke 1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy King Josias the Tender-hearted of Jerusalem Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetics Peter & Febronia of Murom
Ecclesial Kalendar – Sabbath Feria 29 June 2025
Civil Calendar – Saturday 12 July 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 4th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the HOLY APOSTLES PETER & PAUL The Ninth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 27:1-10, 13 Epistle: II Corinthians 11:21-12:9 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Cassius of Narni Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Prince Peter of Rostov
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 30 June 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 13 July 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 5th Lordsday after Pentecost In the Octave of the HOLY APOSTLES PETER & PAUL Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 12 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 14:12-20 Epistle: Romans 10:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 8:28-9:1 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Declan Confessor of Ardmore Eastern Saint: Holy Confessor King Stephen Milutin of Serbia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 7 July 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 20 July 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 6th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone V Vigils Gospel 1 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 61:6-11 Epistle: Acts 15:22-23, 25-31 Gospel: Matthew 10:1-8, 40 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Abbot Samson of Dol Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Acacius of Sinai
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 14 July 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 27 July 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 7th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VI Vigils Gospel 2 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 42:1, 6-10, 16 Epistle: Romans 15:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 9:27-35 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Valentina of Caesarea Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Nicodemus the Hagiorite of Mount Athos
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 15 July 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 28 July 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 7th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the ASSEMBLY of ALL APOSTLES The Tenth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 61:6-11 Epistle: Acts 15:22-23, 25-31 Gospel: Matthew 10:1-8, 40 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Apostle James the Just of Nazareth Eastern Saint: Holy Abbess Matrona of Chios
In the TWELFTH MONTH of AUGUST
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 21 July 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 3 August 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 8th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VII Vigils Gospel 3 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 48:8-13, 18 Epistle: I Corinthians 1:10-18 Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Prophet Daniel of Jerusalem Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic & Confessor Angelina of Serbia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 28 July 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 10 August 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 9th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VIII Vigils Gospel 4 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 54:7-15 Epistle: I Corinthians 3:9-17 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Great Martyr & Healer Panteleimon of Nicomedia Eastern Saint: Holy Abbess Irene of Chrysovalantou in Cappadocia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 4 August 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 17 August 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 10th Lordsday after Pentecost In the DORMITION FAST Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 5 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 5:3-4, 20-25 Epistle: I Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel: Matthew 17:14-23 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Passion-bearer King Oswald of Northumbria Eastern Saint: Holy New Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aetolia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Second Feria 6 August 2025
Civil Calendar – Monday 19 August 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 10th Week after Pentecost In the DORMITION FAST SOLEMNITY of the TRANSFIGURATION of the Lord The Twelve Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Exodus 24:12-18 Epistle: II Peter 1:10-19 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Child-martyr Justus and Companions of Spain Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Mitrophan of Voronezh
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 11 August 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 24 August 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 11th Lordsday after Pentecost In the DORMITION FAST In the Octave of the TRANSFIGURATION of the Lord Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 6 The Lessons: Prophecy: Zacharias 7:8-14 Epistle: I Corinthians 9:2-12 Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic Fiacre the Gardener of Breuil Eastern Saint: Holy New Martyr Matthew of Nakhabino
Ecclesial Kalendar – Fifth Feria 15 August 2025
Civil Calendar – Thursday 28 August 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 11th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the DORMITION of the THEOTOKOS The Eleventh Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Job 33:14-18, 22-30 Epistle: I Corinthians 15:35-42 Gospel: Mark 8:34-39 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Confessor King Stephen of Budapest Eastern Saint: Holy New Hieromartyr Chrestos of Ioannina
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 18 August 2025 Civil Calendar – Sunday 31 August 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Enarxis 8:00AM: Judean DIVINE LITURGY of the Apostle James Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 12th Lordsday after Pentecost In the Octave of the DORMITION of the THEOTOKOS Resurrectional Tone III Vigils Gospel 7 The Lessons: Prophecy: Job 36:5-10, 13-19 Epistle: I Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyrs Florus & Laurus of Illyria Eastern Saint: Holy Abbot John of Rila
In the FIRST MONTH of SEPTEMBER
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 25 August 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 7 September 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 13th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 8 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 28:16-23, 29 Epistle: I Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Tydfil of Glamorgan Eastern Saint: Holy Apostle Titus of Crete
Ecclesial Kalendar – Fifth Feria 29 August 2025
Civil Calendar – Thursday 11 September 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 13th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the BEHEADING of the FORERUNNER The Twelvth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Malachias 3:1, 5-7, 4:4-6 Epistle: Acts 13:25-32 Gospel: Mark 6:14-30 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Confessor Hosius of Cordova Eastern Saint: Holy Forty Virgin-martyrs of Thrace
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 1 September 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 14 September 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 14th Lordsday after Pentecost The Beginning of the INDICTION Resurrectional Tone V Vigils Gospel 9 The Lessons: Prophecy: Baruch 5:1-9 Epistle: II Corinthians 1:21-24, 2:1-4 Gospel: Matthew 22:2-14 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic Giles the Hermit of Provence Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Symeon the Stylite of Syria
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 8 September 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 21 September 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 15th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VI Vigils Gospel 10 The Lessons: Prophecy: Joshua 22:1-5 Epistle: II Corinthians 4:6-15 Gospel: Matthew 22:35-46 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Natalia of Nicomedia Eastern Saint: Holy Hieromartyrs Alexander & Andrew of Kulikovo
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 8 September 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 21 September 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 15th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the NATIVITY of the THEOTOKOS The First Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Genesis 28:10-17 Epistle: Philippians 2:5-13 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-16 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Natalia of Nicomedia Eastern Saint: Holy Hieromartyrs Alexander & Andrew of Kulikovo
Ecclesial Kalendar – Sabbath 14 September 2025
Civil Calendar – Saturday 27 September 2024 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 15th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the ELEVATION of the HOLY CROSS The First Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 60:11-16, 18 Epistle: I Corinthians 1:18-24, 30-31 Gospel: John 12:27-36 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Prophetess Ruth of Bethlehem Eastern Saint: Holy Prophet Tobias of Nineveh
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 5 September 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 28 September 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 16th Lordsday after Pentecost In the Octave of the ELEVATION of the HOLY CROSS Resurrectional Tone VII Vigils Gospel 11 The Lessons: Prophecy: Tobit 4:7-11, 16-19 Epistle: II Corinthians 6:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Great-martyr Nicetas of Gaul Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Bessarion of Larissa
In the SECOND MONTH of OCTOBER
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 22 September 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 5 October 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 17th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VIII Vigils Gospel 12 The Lessons: Prophecy: Ezechiel 34:11-16, 26 Epistle: II Corinthians 6:16-18, 7:1 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic Peter the Merciful of Egypt Eastern Saint: Holy Confessor King Stefan Vladislav of Serbia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 29 September 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 12 October 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 18th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 1 The Lessons: Prophecy: Ezechiel 47:6-10, 13-14 Epistle: II Corinthians 9:6-11 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Archangel Michael Commander of the Bodiless Ones Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Kyriacus the Anchorite of Palestine
Ecclesial Kalendar – Third Feria 1 October 2025
Civil Calendar – Tuesday 14 October 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 18th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the PROTECTION of the THEOTOKOS The Second Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Ezechiel 43:4-8, 12 Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierodeacon Romanus the Melodist of Syria Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Michael First Metropolitan of Kiev
EPostcclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 6 October 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 19 October 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 19th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 2 The Lessons: Prophecy: II Chronicles 30:7-9, 18-20, 27 Epistle: II Corinthians 11:31-33, 12:1-9 Gospel: Luke 6:31-36 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Passion-bearer Abbess Osgyth of Chich Eastern Saint: Holy Confessor Anna of Novgorod
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 13 October 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 26 October 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 20th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone III Vigils Gospel 3 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 49:7-13 Epistle: Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel: Luke 7:11-16 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Abbot Wilfred of Northumbria Eastern Saint: Holy New Virgin-martyr Zlata of Meglena
In the THIRD MONTH of NOVEMBER
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 21 October 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 2 November 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 21st Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 4 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 6:1-10 Epistle: Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel: Luke 8:5-15 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic Hilarion the Great of Palestine Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Rachel of Borodino
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 27 October 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 9 November 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 22nd Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone V Vigils Gospel 5 The Lessons: Prophecy: Job 27:12-23 Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierarch Frumentius of Ethiopia Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Nestor the Chronicler of the Kiev Caves
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 3 November 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 16 November 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 23rd Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VI Vigils Gospel 6 The Lessons: Prophecy: Baruch 4:27-37 Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10 Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Abbess Edith of Wilton Eastern Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Akepsimas & Companions of Persia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 10 November 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 23 November 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 24th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VII Vigils Gospel 7 The Lessons: Prophecy: II Kingdoms 4:18-21, 32-37 Epistle: Ephesians 2:14-22 Gospel: Luke 8:41-56 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Child-martyr Tryphon of Apamea Syria Eastern Saint: Our Holy Hieromonk Arsenius the Wonderworker of Farasa
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 17 November 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 30 November 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Enarxis 8:00AM: Judean DIVINE LITURGY of the Apostle James Liturgical Season: Theophany Fast: 25th Lordsday after Pentecost Beginning of the THEOPHANY FAST Resurrectional Tone VIII Vigils Gospel 8 The Lessons: Prophecy: II Chronicles 28:9-11, 14-15 Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-7 Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Abbess Hilda of Whitby Eastern Saint: Holy Abbot Nikon of Radonezh
In the FOURTH MONTH of DECEMBER
Ecclesial Kalendar – 5th Feria 21 November 2025
Civil Calendar – Wednesday 4 December 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Theophany Fast: 25th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the ENTRANCE of the THEOTOKOS The Third Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 7:1-7 Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-12 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Apphia of the Seventy of Colosae Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Nikon of Pontus
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 24 November 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 7 December 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Theophany Fast: 26th Week after Pentecost In the Octave of the ENTRANCE of the THEOTOKOS Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 9 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 17:5-13 Epistle: Ephesians 5:9-19 Gospel: Luke 12:16-21 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff & Confessor Kenan of Meath Eastern Saint: Holy Great-martyr Mercurius of Caesarea
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 1 December 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 14 December 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Theophany Fast: 27th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 10 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 17:14-22 Epistle: Ephesians 6:10-17 Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Abbot Botolph of East Anglia Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Philaret the Merciful of Amnia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 8 December 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 21 December 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: The Theophany Fast: 28th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone III Vigils Gospel 11 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 52:7-15 Epistle: Colossians 1:12-18 Gospel: Luke 14:16-24 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic Patapius the Venerable of Thebes Eastern Saint: Holy Proto-hieromartyr John Kochurov of Tsarskoye Selo
Ecclesial Kalendar – 2nd Feria 9 December 2025
Civil Calendar – Monday 22 December 2025 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: The Theophany Fast: 28th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the MATERNITY of RIGHTEOUS ANNA The Fourth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: I Samuel 1:15-22 Epistle: Galatians 4:22-31 Gospel: Luke 8:16-21 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff &Wonderworker Daniel of Bangor Eastern Saint: Holy Confessor Empress Theophano of Byzantium
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 15 December 2025
Civil Calendar – Sunday 28 December 2025 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: The Theophany Fast: 29th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 12 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 33:6-9, 14-16 Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Equal to the Apostles Ascetic Nina of Georgia Eastern Saint: Holy New Hieromartyr Metropolitan Joseph of Petrograd
In the FIFTH MONTH of JANUARY
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 22 December 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 4 December 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: The Theophany Fast: 30th Lordsday after Pentecost LORDSDAY of the FOREFATHERS of CHRIST GOD Resurrectional Tone V Vigils Gospel 1 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 52:7-15 Epistle: Colossians 1:12-18 Gospel: Luke 14:16-24 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Ischyrion of Alexandria Eastern Saint: Holy Great Virgin-martyr Anastasia of Rome
Ecclesial Kalendar – 4th Feria 25 December 2026
Civil Calendar – Wednesday 7 January 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Nativitytide: 30th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the NATIVITY of our LORD The Second Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 7:10-17 Epistle: Galatians 4:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Eugenia of Rome Eastern Saint: The Righteous Shepherds of Bethlehem
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 29 December 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 11 January 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Nativitytide: 31st Lordsday after Pentecost In the Octave of the NATIVITY of our LORD: THE THREE MAGI Resurrectional Tone VI Vigils Gospel 2 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 33:6-9, 14-16 Epistle: Colossians 3:4-11 Gospel: Luke 17:12-19 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Anysia of Thessalonica Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Daniel of Pereyaslavl
Ecclesial Kalendar – 4th Feria 1 January 2026
Civil Calendar – Wednesday 14 January 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Nativitytide: SOLEMNITY of the CIRCUMCISION of our LORD The Third Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Genesis 17:1-6, 9-13 Epistle: Colossians 2:6-15 Gospel: Luke 2:20-21, 40-52 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierarch Basil the Great of Cappadocia Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Gregory the Elder of Nazianzus
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 5 January 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 18 January 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Nativitytide: 32nd Lordsday after Pentecost Forefeast of the THEOPHANY of our LORD Resurrectional Tone VII Vigils Gospel 3 The Lessons: Prophecy: Zacharias 13:1-2, 4-9 Epistle: I Timothy 2:1-8 Gospel: Mark: 1:21-31 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Abbess Ceara of Kilkeary Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Syncletike of Alexandria
Ecclesial Kalendar – 2nd Feria 6 January 2026
Civil Calendar – Monday 19 January 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Theophanytide: 32nd Lordsday after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the THEOPHANY of our LORD The Lessons: Prophecy: I Kingdoms 3:7-14 Epistle: Colossians 3:12-16 Gospel: Luke 18:18-27 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Abo the Perfumer of Baghdad Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Theophan the Recluse of Tambov
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 12 January 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 25 January 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Triodium: Lordsday of ZACCHAEUS Theophanytide: 32nd Lordsday after Pentecost In the Octave of the THEOPHANY of our LORD Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 8 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 56:1-8 Epistle: I Timothy 4:9-15 Gospel: Luke 19-1-10 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Tatiana of Rome Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Sava the Great of Serbia
In the SIXTH MONTH of FEBRUARY
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 19 January 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 1 February 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Triodium: Lordsday of the PUBLICAN & PHARISEE Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 5 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 58:1-3, 7-8, 14 Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-15 Gospel: Luke 18:10-14 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierarch Gregory the Theologion of Constantinople Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Mark of Ephesus
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 26 January 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 8 February 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Triodium: Lordsday of the PRODIGAL SON Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 6 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 30:12-15, 18-19 Epistle: I Corinthians 6:12-20 Gospel: Luke 15:11-32 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Prophet Jonas of Sidon Eastern Saint: Holy Confessor King David of Georgia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 2 February 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 15 February 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Triodium: Lordsday of the LAST JUDGEMENT Resurrectional Tone III Vigils Gospel 7 The Lessons: Prophecy: Daniel 12:1-3, 10-13 Epistle: I Corinthians 8:9-9:2 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierarch Cornelius of Caesarea Eastern Saint: Holy New Martyr Jordan of Trebizond
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 2 February 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 15 February 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Triodium: Lordsday of the LAST JUDGEMENT SOLEMNITY of the ENCOUNTER of the LORD The Fifth Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 19:1-4, 19-21 Epistle: Hebrews 7:7-17 Gospel: Luke 2:22-39 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierarch Cornelius of Caesarea Eastern Saint: Holy New Martyr Jordan of Trebizond
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 9 February 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 22 February 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Triodium: Lordsday of FORGIVENESS Octave of the ENCOUNTER of the LORD Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 8 The Lessons: Prophecy: Joel 2:12-18, 23 Epistle: Romans 13:11-14:4 Gospel: Matthew 6:14-21 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Nicephorus of Antioch Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetics Gennady & Nicephorus of Vazhezersk
In the SEVENTH MONTH of MARCH
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 16 February 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 1 March 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Tesseracost: Lordsday of the TEMPTATION of our LORD In the GREAT FAST Resurrectional Tone V Vigils Gospel 9 The Lessons: Prophecy: Judith 8:12-14, 16-17, 24-27 Epistle: Hebrews 12:2-10 Gospel: Luke 4:1-15 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Apostle Onesimus of Colossae Eastern Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Juliana of Nicomedia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 23 February 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 8 March 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Tesseracost: Lordsday of the BLIND MAN In the GREAT FAST Resurrectional Tone VI Vigils Gospel 10 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 29:13-19, 23 Epistle: Romans 11:2-12 Gospel: John 9:1-38 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Polycarp of Smyrna Eastern Saint: Holy Disciple Chloe of Corinth
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 2 March 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 15 March 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Tesseracost: Lordsday of the VENERATION of the CROSS In the GREAT FAST Resurrectional Tone VII Vigils Gospel 11 The Lessons: Prophecy: Nehemias 9:9-15 Epistle: Hebrews 4:14-5:6 Gospel: Matthew 16:20-28 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Chad of Lichfield Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Theodotus Confessor of Cyrenia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 9 March 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 22 March 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Tesseracost: Lordsday of the SAMARITAN WOMAN In the GREAT FAST Resurrectional Tone VIII Vigils Gospel 12 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 44:1-6, 21-23 Epistle: Hebrews 6:13-20 Gospel: John 4:5-42 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierarch Gregory of Nyssa Eastern Saint: The Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebastia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 16 March 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 29 April 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Enarxis 8:00AM: Judean DIVINE LITURGY of the Apostle James Liturgical Season: Tesseracost: Lordsday of the RAISING of LAZARUS In the GREAT FAST Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 1 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jonas 1:15-17, 2:1-9 Epistle: I Corinthians 15:12-22 Gospel: John 11:1-45 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic Maria of Mesopotamia Eastern Saint: Holy Abbot Christodoulos Latrinos of Patmos
In the EIGHTH MONTH of APRIL
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 23 March 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 5 April 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Passiontide: The Week before PASCHA The Beginning of GREAT AND HOLY WEEK SOLEMNITY of the ENTRY into JERUSALEM The Seventh Major Solemnity Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 2 The Lessons: Prophecy: Zacharias 8:3, 7-12, 16 Epistle: Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel: John 12:1-18 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Victorian & Companions of Carthage Eastern Saint: Holy Child-martyr Basil of Mangazeya
Ecclesial Kalendar – Third Feria 25 March 2026
Civil Calendar – Tuesday 7 April 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Tesseracost: Week of the Entry into Jerusalem In the GREAT FAST SOLEMNITY of the ANNUNCIATION of the LORD The Sixth Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Ezechiel 43:26-44:4 Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: Luke 1:24-38 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Abbot Procopius of Sazava Eastern Saint: Holy New Hieromartyr & Confessor Tikhon of Moscow
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 30 March 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 12 April 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: Lordsday the HOLY RESURRECTION Resurrectional Tone: Paschal Vigils Gospel: Paschal The Lessons: Prophecy: Ezechiel 37:1-5, 12-14 Epistle: Acts 1:1-8 Gospel: John 20:1-18 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic John Climacus of Mount Sinai Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Sophronius of Irkutsk
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 30 March 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 12 April 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Tesseracost: Week of the Raising of Lazarus In the GREAT FAST SOLEMNITY of the VISITATION of the THEOTOKOS The Fifth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Canticles 2:1-4, 8-14 Epistle: Romans 15:7-13 Gospel: Luke 1:39-56 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Ascetic John Climacus of Mount Sinai Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Sophronius of Irkutsk
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 6 April 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 19 April 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: 2nd Lordsday of PASCHA SOLEMNITY of ANTIPASCHA The Eighth Major Solemnity Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 1 The Lessons: Prophecy: Zephanias 3:8-15 Epistle: Acts 5:12-20 Gospel: John 20:19-31 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hierarch Eutychius of Constantinople Eastern Saint: Holy Elder Sebastian of Karaganda
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 13 April 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 26 April 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: Lordsday of the holy MYRRHBEARERS Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 2 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 60:1-4, 19, 61:1-3 Epistle: Acts 6:1-7 Gospel: Mark 15:43-16:8 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher of Samaria Eastern Saint: Holy Martyr Thomais of Alexandria
In the NINTH MONTH of MAY
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 20 April 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 3 May 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: Lordsday of the ROAD to EMMAUS Resurrectional Tone III Vigils Gospel 3 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 53: 1-7, 12 Epistle: Acts 9:32-42 Gospel: Luke 24:12-35 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Victor & Companions of Nicomedia Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Nikolai Velimirovic of Ohrid and Zica
Ecclesial Kalendar – Sabbath 20 April 2026
Civil Calendar – Saturday 3 May 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: Second Week after Pascha SOLEMNITY of ALL ANGELS The Sixth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 18:2-7 Epistle: Hebrews 2:2-9 Gospel: Luke 10:16-21 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Victor & Companions of Nicomedia Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Nikolai Velimirovic of Ohrid and Zica
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 27 April 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 10 May 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: Lordsday of the WEDDING at CANA Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 4 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 25:1, 3-9 Epistle: Acts 11:19-26, 29-30 Gospel: John 2:1-11 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Anthimus of Nicomedia Eastern Saint: Holy New Confessor & Hieromartyr Hilarion of Vereya
Ecclesial Kalendar – Sabbath 3 May 2026
Civil Calendar – Saturday 16 May 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: In the Fifth Week after Pascha SOLEMNITY of the INVENTION of the HOLY CROSS The Ninth Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Numbers 21:4-9, 16-17 Epistle: Acts 10:34-43 Gospel: John 3:1-17 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyrs Timothy & Maura of Egypt Eastern Saint: Holy Abbot & Co-founder Theodosius of the Kiev Caves
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 4 May 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 17 May 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: Lordsday of the PARALYTIC SOLEMNITY of the INVENTION of the HOLY CROSS Resurrectional Tone V Vigils Gospel 5 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 35:3-10 Epistle: Acts 16:16-34 Gospel: John 5:1-15 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Quiricus of Jerusalem Eastern Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Pelagia of Tarsus
Ecclesial Kalendar – Fifth Feria 8 May 2026
Civil Calendar – Thursday 21 May 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Ascensiontide: Fortieth Day after Pascha SOLEMNITY of the ASCENSION of our LORD In the Octave of the INVENTION of the HOLY CROSS The Tenth Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, 27 Epistle: Acts 1:1-11 Gospel: Luke 24:36-53 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Confessor Alexis of Presov Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Arsenius the Great of Egypt
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 11 May 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 24 May 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Ascensiontide: Lordsday of the GALILEAN WOMAN In the Octave of the ASCENSION of our LORD Resurrectional Tone VI Vigils Gospel 6 The Lessons: Prophecy: Zacharias 8:18-23 Epistle: Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 Gospel: Mark 5:24-34 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Anthimus of Rome Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarchs Cyril & Methodius of Thessalonica
Ecclesial Kalendar – Third Feria 13 May 2026
Civil Calendar – Tuesday 26 May 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Paschaltide: Week of the GALILEAN WOMAN SOLEMNITY of the ASSEMBLY of ALL SAINTS In the Octave of the ASCENSION of our LORD The Seventh Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 18:2-7 Epistle: Hebrews 2:2-9 Gospel: Luke 10:16-21 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Glykeria of Heraclea Eastern Saint: Holy Passion-bearer George of Constantinople
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 18 May 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 31 May 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Enarxis 8:00AM: Judean DIVINE LITURGY of the Apostle James Liturgical Season: Pentecost: 8th Lordsday of PASCHA SOLEMNITY of PENTECOST The Eleventh Major Solemnity Resurrectional Tone VII Vigils Gospel 7 The Lessons: Prophecy: Joel 2:27-32 Epistle: Acts 2:1-11 Gospel: John 14:21-15:7 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Kyriaki of Nicomedia Eastern Saint: All Holy Fathers of the Seven Ecumenical Councils
In the TENTH MONTH of JUNE
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 25 May 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 7 June 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: Lordsday of ORTHODOXY Resurrectional Tone VIII Vigils Gospel 8 The Lessons: Prophecy: Ezechiel 41:1, 18-19, 42:13-14, 43:4 Epistle: Hebrews 11:33-12:1 Gospel: John 1:43-51 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Therapontes of Cyprus Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic George the Recluse of Zadonsk
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 1 June 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 14 June 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 2nd Lordsday after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 9 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 31:7-13 Epistle: Romans 2:10-16 Gospel: Matthew 4:18-23 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Martyr Wite the Anchoress of Dorset Eastern Saint: Holy Confessor Justin Popovich of Chelije
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 8 June 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 21 June 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Enarxis 8:00AM: Judean DIVINE LITURGY of the Apostle James Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 3rd Lordsday after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 10 The Lessons: Prophecy: II Chronicles 15:1-8, 12 Epistle: Romans 5:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 6:22-33 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Celidonius of Nimes, the Former Blind Man Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Theodore of Rostov
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 15 June 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 28 July 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 4th Lordsday after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST Resurrectional Tone III Vigils Gospel 11 The Lessons: Prophecy: Baruch 2:27-35 Epistle: Romans 6:18-23 Gospel: Matthew 8:5-13 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Abbess Edburga of Winchester Eastern Saint: Holy Soveriegn Passion-bearer Prince Lazar of Serbia
In the ELEVENTH MONTH of JULY
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 22 June 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 5 July 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 5th Lordsday after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 12 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 14:12-20 Epistle: Romans 10:1-10 Gospel: Matthew 8:28-9:1 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Proto-martyr Alban of Britain Eastern Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Eusebius of Samosata
Ecclesial Kalendar – Third Feria 24 June 2026
Civil Calendar – Tuesday 7 July 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: The Apostolic Fast: 5th Week after Pentecost In the APOSTOLIC FAST SOLEMNITY of the NATIVITY of the FORERUNNER The Eighth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 40:1-10 Epistle: Roman 13:11-14:4 Gospel: Luke 1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy King Josias the Tender-hearted of Jerusalem Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetics Peter & Febronia of Murom
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 29 June 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 12 July 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 6th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone V Vigils Gospel 1 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 61:6-11 Epistle: Acts 15:22-23, 25-31 Gospel: Matthew 10:1-8, 40 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Cassius of Narni Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Prince Peter of Rostov
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordday 29 June 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 12 July 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 6th Lordsday after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the HOLY APOSTLES PETER & PAUL The Ninth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 27:1-10, 13 Epistle: II Corinthians 11:21-12:9 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Cassius of Narni Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Prince Peter of Rostov
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 6 July 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 19 July 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 7th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VI Vigils Gospel 2 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 42:1, 6-10, 16 Epistle: Romans 15:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 9:27-35 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Prophet Isaias of Judea Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic & Wonderworker Juliana of Olshansk
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 13 July 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 26 July 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 8th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VII Vigils Gospel 3 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 48:8-13, 18 Epistle: I Corinthians 1:10-18 Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Prophet Nehemias of Jerusalem Eastern Saint: Holy New Martyr Lydia & Companions of Ufa
Ecclesial Kalendar – 3rd Feria 15 July 2026
Civil Calendar – Tuesday 28 July 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 8th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the ASSEMBLY of ALL APOSTLES The Tenth Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 61:6-11 Epistle: Acts 15:22-23, 25-31 Gospel: Matthew 10:1-8, 40 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Apostle James the Just of Nazareth Eastern Saint: Holy Abbess Matrona of Chios
In the TWELFTH MONTH of AUGUST
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 20 July 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 2 August 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 9th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone VIII Vigils Gospel 4 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 54:7-15 Epistle: I Corinthians 3:9-17 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Virgin-martyr Marina of Orense Eastern Saint: Holy Hieromartyr Eugene & Companions of Cherson
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 27 July 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 9 August 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Glagolitic DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Clement of Ohrid Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 10th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone I Vigils Gospel 5 The Lessons: Prophecy: Jeremias 5:3-4, 20-25 Epistle: I Corinthians 4:9-16 Gospel: Matthew 17:14-23 Commemorations: Western Saint: The Seven Holy Youths of Ephesus Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch & Confessor Gorazd of Moravia
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 3 August 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 16 August 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Gallican DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Germain of Paris Liturgical Season: The Dormition Fast: 11th Lordsday after Pentecost In the DORMITION FAST Resurrectional Tone II Vigils Gospel 6 The Lessons: Prophecy: Zacharias 7:8-14 Epistle: I Corinthians 9:2-12 Gospel: Matthew 18:23-35 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Disciple Lydia of Thyatira Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Paul of Xeropotamu
Ecclesial Kalendar – Third Feria 6 August 2026
Civil Calendar – Wednesday 19 August 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 11th Week after Pentecost In the DORMITION FAST SOLEMNITY of the TRANSFIGURATION of the Lord The Twelve Major Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Exodus 24:12-18 Epistle: II Peter 1:10-19 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Child-martyr Justus and Companions of Spain Eastern Saint: Holy Hierarch Mitrophan of Voronezh
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 10 August 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 23 August 2026 7:00AM: Minor Hours and Exordium 8:00AM: Sarum DIVINE SYNAXIS of Saint Oswald of York Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 12th Lordsday after Pentecost In the DORMITION FAST In the Octave of the TRANSFIGURATION of the Lord Resurrectional Tone III Vigils Gospel 7 The Lessons: Prophecy: Job 36:5-10, 13-19 Epistle: I Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel: Matthew 19:16-26 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Pontiff Germanus of Auxerre Eastern Saint: Holy Martyr Archdeacon Laurence of Rome
Ecclesial Kalendar – Sixth Feria 15 August 2026
Civil Calendar – Friday 28 August 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Proskomede 8:00AM: Žumberak DIVINE LITURGY of St John Chrysostom Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 12th Week after Pentecost SOLEMNITY of the DORMITION of the THEOTOKOS The Eleventh Minor Solemnity The Lessons: Prophecy: Job 33:14-18, 22-30 Epistle: I Corinthians 15:35-42 Gospel: Mark 8:34-39 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Confessor King Stephen of Budapest Eastern Saint: Holy New Hieromartyr Chrestos of Ioannina
Ecclesial Kalendar – Lordsday 17 August 2026
Civil Calendar – Sunday 30 August 2026 7:00AM: Small Hours and Enarxis 8:00AM: Judean DIVINE LITURGY of the Apostle James Liturgical Season: Post-Pentecost: 13th Lordsday after Pentecost Resurrectional Tone IV Vigils Gospel 8 The Lessons: Prophecy: Isaias 28:16-23, 29 Epistle: I Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42 Commemorations: Western Saint: Holy Child-martyr Mamas of Caesarea Eastern Saint: Holy Ascetic Alypius of the Kiev Caves
In the FIRST MONTH of SEPTEMBER
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https://ibb.co/vvr4qT5y Dear Seeker: Are you in the True Church of Christ ? Sunday 26 February (10 March) 2024
Please remember in your prayers, the newly-received Catechumen William Jonathan, a native of Ireland, as he continues his journey, out of the western heresies and secular cultures of his youth, into the holy Orthodox Church of our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ. Glory to God for all things. 
Saturday 6 October 2023
Meeting of the Holy Synod at Holy Name Abbey, NJ Due to international travel restrictions and obstacles having been lifted earlier this year, it was decided that the Holy Synod could convene this autumn, which it was not able to do since the spring of 2020. Though not all Bishops could be present physically or virtually, the three physically present were: His Beatitude Metropolitan John, First Hierarch, His Grace Vicar Bishop Lazr of Niagara, and His Grace Vicar Bishop Enoch of Apshawa, And virtually present was His Grace Vicar Bishop James of Whithorn, Dumfries and the Marches, who acted in the role of Secretary to record the Minutes. After Opening Prayers, and lengthy discussions of concerns, the following resolutions were unanimously voted upon. 1. In lieu of his successful work throughout the British Isles, His Grace Vicar Bishop James is elevated to be Ruling Bishop of the same. 2. In lieu of His Beatitude Metropolitan John needing assitance in the northern region, His Grace Vicar Bishop Lazr is elevated to be Exarch in the Dominion of Canada. 3. His Grace Bishop James is to lead the effort in created a new website for the Metropolia with updated links and also with an internatianal Clergy Directory. 4. A Committee is to be formed to review and publish documents, statements and/or declarations reaffirming the Holy Synod's teachings on current moral and social issues. The Meeting ended with Concluding Prayers. Sunday 6 June 2022
An HISTORICAL TIMELINE of the Autonomous Metropolia has been added to the ABOUT Page on this Website. Tuesday 26 April 2022
Vestments for the Judean Liturgy of the Holy Apostle James: https://ibb.co/album/NgDMSr?sort=name_asc&page=1 Monday 15 February 2022
Red Phanon and Western Omophorium: https://ibb.co/album/dBqtM?sort=name_asc&page-1 Monday 30 March 2021
Visitation of the Theotokos STATEMENT by the Metropolitan and the Synod of Bishops regarding the vaccines of the Covid19 Coronavirus. http://ibb.co/HFVQPgF Wednesday 25 March 2021
WITH sorrow of heart, we announce news of the repose of His Beatitude Metropolitan ANGELOS of our Sister Synod of Avlona on this day, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of our Lord. May Christ God and His Blessed Mother the Theotokos recieve his soul and grant him peace in the Land of the living, and in the dwellings of the Righteous, and may his Memory be Eternal. Amen. http://ibb.co/Z6VnJ7J Saturday 5 April 2020
New video upload, at long last, of the Mission Oratory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uAUpiBZda4 Christ is Risen. Truly Risen. Saturday 15 March 2020
Statement Regarding the Corona Virus from His Beatitude Metropolitan Angelos and our Sister Synod of Bishops at Avlona, Greece: https://ibb.co/RcDJ9xw Saturday 17 November 2019
Please remember in your prayers, the newly-received Catechumen Andreas (Sivan), as he continues his journey into the Orthodox Church of our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ from Kurdish Islam via protestant Christianity. He has chosen the holy and glorious Apostle Andrew, the First-called, and the Evangelist of Byzantium, the Medes/Kurds and the Dachians to be his heavenly patron. Glory to God for all things. 
Thursday 20 September 2019 Episcopal Elevations: On 16 September 2019, His Beatitude, Metropolitan John of New York, First Hierarch of the holy Synod, together with His Eminence, Archbishop Gavrilo of Moravia, consecrated His Excellency, the Right Reverend Bishop Lazr, as Vicar Bishop of Niagara in the Dominion of Canada. On 17 September 2019, these three Bishops consecrated His Excellency, the Right Reverend Bishop James, as Vicar Bishop of Whithorn, Dumfries and the Marches. The day before, Bishop James was also elevated to serve as Abbot of the Botel Abbey of Saints Aethelwold & Alban in Scotland. On 18 September 2019, these Bishops consecrated His Excellency, the Right Reverend Bishop Enoch, as Vicar Bishop of Apshawa in New Jersey. Axios! Axios! Axios! MAY God our heavenly Father grant them many years, and may our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, strengthen and preserve His Church into the ages of ages. Amen. Monday 25 December 2018
Christ is Born. Glorify Him. New windows for the oratory; completed just in time for the Solemnity of the NATIVITY of our Lord Jesus Christ. Glory to God for all things. https://ibb.co/SsSWBTS Sunday 24 December 2018 With sorrow, we post news of the repose of Archbishop Hilarion of Texas, long time and beloved hierarch of our Metropolia. We will be praying the required Requiem Services. Remember, O Lord, the soul of Thy departed servant in Thy kingdom. Sunday 12 February 2018 Glagolitic Western Orthodox Vestments - for Lordsdays in Fasting Seasons: Saracost (Theophany Fast) Tesseracost (Great Lenten Fast) Apostles' Fast Dormition Fast https://ibb.co/album/k12vtv Sunday 25 September 2017 New Video Uploads: Sanctus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3yRjA7yKl4 Agnus Dei: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo03rOAnGM0 (Chanted in English during our Divine Synaxis) Saturday 14 May 2017 Glagolitic Western Orthodox Vestments https://ibb.co/album/fBaEka Friday 14 January 2017 (40th day) Final Greater Requiem Service for Archbishop Joseph Thursday 15 December 2016 (9th day) The Greater Requiem Service for Archbishop Joseph Thursday 9 December 2016 (3rd day) The Greater Requiem Service for Archbishop Joseph Tuesday 7 December Daily, from today until the 40th day, the Lesser Requiem Service for Archbishop Joseph Monday 6 December 2016 IT is with great sadness that on this day, of the memory of our Father among the saints Nicholas of Myra, we have learned of the falling asleep of our beloved hierarch, Archbishop Joseph of Edmonton. In our grief, we bow to the divine will of our holy Lord God, and beseech Him for mercy upon the soul of His departed servant, and pray for guidance, that He not leave us orphaned and without a shepherd of His rational flock, here in the spiritual wilderness of Canada. O merciful Lord, grant him rest with the righteous, and eternal memory. Tonight, a series of Panachidas will commence after evening prayers. Friday 3 December 2016 WE are asking for prayers and increased supplication unto the Lord God for the restored health of Archbishop Joseph of Edmonton and the Dominion of Canada who has been hospitalized. We at the monastery have been praying Akathists and beseeching all our heavenly patrons for intercession. Tuesday 28 September 2016 GLORY the Lord God that through the intercessions of our holy Father among the saints Metropolitan Philaret of New York, we have at long last received the Akathist Hymn to him translated into English. Our kind benefactresses are the nuns of Novi Stjenik Serbian True Orthodox Monastery of the Forerunner of our Lord Saint John the Baptist at Mikulj Mountain. We are filled with gratitude for this jewel that we can now add to the crown of Akathist Hymns in honour of our patron saints and heavenly intercessors. May our Lord grant them mercy and many years in their struggle against the compromise and apostacy that surrounds us all. http://stjenichanka.blogspot.ca/2016/10/blog-post_10.html Friday 15 September 2016 AN Assembly of the Holy Synod of Hierarchs will be held over the full weekend of 15 October in New Milford, NJ. The synaxis, over the years, has traditionally become an informal clergy conference held every two years. There will be meetings to converse of current issues, as well as ordinations scheduled to take place at the Abbey of the Holy Name. http://orthodoxmetropolia.org/announcement-2016-synod-meeting http://orthodoxmetropolia.org/meeting-2016-faq Saturday 4 September 2016 ECCLESIASTICAL Tribunal to be held at the Abbey of the Holy Name to hear the plaints against the God-fearing priest Father Raphael Johnson, summoned to give account of his preaching false doctrine and causing scandal amongst the affected flocks of God-loving Orthodox faithful of North America. http://orthodoxmetropolia.org/ecclesiastical-court-held-case Friday 25 June 2016 LET us pray for the soul of Hieromonk Païsius of Holy Name Abbey, West Milford, New Jersey, who reposed in the Lord today. May his memory be eternal. Вечная ему память. |
