From The Greek Orthodox Arch-Diocese of America:
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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Monday, January 17, 2011
Readings for today:
Matthew 11:27-30
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:17-21
Luke 6:17-23
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
Anthony the Great
Anthony the New of the Berropas Skete
George the New Martyr of Ioannina
Theodosius the Emperor
Orthros Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 11:27-30
The Lord said to his disciples, "All things have been delivered to me
by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one
knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to
reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am
gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For
my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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Epistle Reading
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:17-21
Brethren, obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch
over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do
this joyfully, and not sadly, for that would be of no advantage to
you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience,
desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you the more earnestly to
do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner. Now may
the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the
great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant,
equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in you
that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be
glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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Gospel Reading
The reading is from Luke 6:17-23
At that time, Jesus stood on a level place, with a great crowd of
his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and
Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to
be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with
unclean spirits were cured. And all the crowd sought to touch him, for
power came forth from him and healed them all. And he lifted up his
eyes on His disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is
the Kingdom of God. Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall
be satisfied. Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh.
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile
you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man!
Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great
in heaven."
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Anthony the Great
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
O Father Anthony, you imitated the zealous Elijah. You followed
the straight paths of the Baptist and became a desert dweller. By
prayer you confirmed the universe. Wherefore, intercede with Christ our
God to save our souls.
Kontakion in the Second Tone
Forsaking the uproars of life O venerable one, you completed your life in
quiet, fully imitating the Baptist. Therefore, we honor you with him, O
Anthony, Father of Fathers.
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press
Kontakion courtesy of Narthex Press
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