I finally received the message I usually use for this (I have back-up sites I can go to to find all of the info that is in this one message), and decided to go ahead and use it, since there was a little more information on the Saints.
Readings for today:
Luke 1:39-49, 56
St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians 2:9-14
Luke 11:14-23
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
Thursday of the 6th Week
Holy Protection of the Theotokos
Holy Martyrs Terrence and Eunice
Our Righteous Father Steven the Sabbaite
Athanasius, Patriarch of Constantinople
Angelis, Manuel, George, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Crete
Orthros Gospel Reading
The reading is from Luke 1:39-49, 56
In those days, Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country,
to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zacharias and
greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the
babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit
and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and
blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the
mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the voice of your
greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed
is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was
spoken to her from the Lord."
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit
rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his
handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for
he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his
name." And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to
her home.
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Epistle Reading
The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians 2:9-14
BRETHREN, remember our labor and toil; we worked night and day, that we
might not burden any of you, while we preached to you the gospel of
God. You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and
blameless was our behavior to you believers; for you know how, like a
father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you
and charged you to lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his
own kingdom and glory. And we also thank God constantly for this,
that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you
accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of
God, which is at work in you believers. For you, brethren, became
imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus which are in Judea.
(C) 2010 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Luke 11:14-23
At that time, Jesus was casting out a demon that was dumb; when the
demon had gone out, the dumb man spoke, and the people marveled. But
some of them said, "He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of
demons"; while others, to test him, sought from him a sign from heaven.
But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided
against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. And if Satan
also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you
say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. And if I cast out demons by
Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they shall be your
judges. But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then
the kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man, fully armed,
guards his own palace, his goods are in peace; but when one stronger
than he assails him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in
which he trusted, and divides his spoil. He who is not with me is
against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters."
(C) 2010 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Holy Protection of the Theotokos
Apolytikion in the First Tone
O Virgin, we extol the great grace of thy Protection, which thou
didst spread out like a bright cloud beyond all understanding; for thou
dost invisibly protect thy people from the foe's every assault. Since
we have thee as our shelter and certain help, we cry to thee with
our whole soul: Glory to thy great deeds, O most pure Maid. Glory
to thy shelter most divine. Glory to thy care and providence for
us, O spotless one.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Let us the faithful hasten to the Theotokos now and venerate her
sacred veil, as we chant unto her, singing hymns to praise and honour
her, as is fitting; for she shelt'reth with her shelter and all her
faithful flock and preserveth them unharmed from all calamities, as they
cry to her: Rejoice, Protection most radiant.
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Holy Martyrs Terrence and Eunice
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Both the country and the time of the martyrdom of these holy Martyrs
are unknown. All were beheaded, after having endured many bitter
torments.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as
the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal
God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the
tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O
Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
The solemn memory of the Martyrs, wise Terence and Neonilla his
spouse, is come today, gladdening all. Let us hasten with fervour,
therefore, that we may obtain healing; for they received this grace from the
Holy Spirit, to heal the infirmities and sicknesses of our souls.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Our Righteous Father Steven the Sabbaite
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Stephen passed his life in ascetical discipline in the Monastery
of Saint Sabbas, from whence also he received the name Sabbaite. He
was consecrated bishop and reposed about the year 790, bequeathing to
the Church a number of melismatic troparia.
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
You are a guide of Orthodoxy, a teacher of piety and modesty, a
luminary of the world, the God inspired pride of monastics. O wise Steven,
you have enlightened everyone by your teachings. You are the harp of
the Spirit. Intercede to Christ our God for the salvation of our
souls.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
Planting a paradise of flourishing virtues, which with the streams of thy
divine tears was watered, O all-famed Stephen, thou didst gain the Tree
of Life. Wherefore, by thy fervent prayers, save thy flock from
corruption; them that warmly honour thee do thou save from temptation, for we
have all obtained thee, O wise Saint, through faith and love as our
most mighty advocate.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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