From The Greek Orthodox Arch-Diocese of America:
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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Readings for today:
John 10:1-9
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:7-16
Matthew 5:14-19
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
Athanasios & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria
Zenia the Martyr
Orthros Gospel Reading
The reading is from John 10:1-9
The Lord said to the Jews who had come to him, "Truly, truly, I say
to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs
in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber; but he who
enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper
opens; the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and
leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before
them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger
they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not
know the voice of strangers." This figure Jesus used with them, but
they did not understand what he was saying to them. So Jesus again
said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
All who came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not
heed them. I am the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved,
and will go in and out and find pasture."
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Epistle Reading
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 13:7-16
Brethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God;
consider the outcome of their lives, and imitate their faith. Jesus
Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. Do not be led away
by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be
strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents.
We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no
right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought
into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are
burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in
order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us
go forth to him outside the camp and bear the abuse he endured. For
here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city which is to come.
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to
God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not
neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are
pleasing to God.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 5:14-19
The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A
city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it
under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good
works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I
have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to
abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven
and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law
until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of
these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the
kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called
great in the kingdom of heaven."
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Athanasios & Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria
Apolytikion in the Third Tone
Shining forth with works of Orthodoxy, ye quenched every false belief and
teaching and became trophy-bearers and conquerors. And since ye made all
things rich and with true piety, greatly adorning the Church with
magnificence, Athanasius and wise Cyril, ye both have worthily found Christ
God, Who doth grant great mercy unto all.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
O great Hierarchs of piety and brave champions of the Church of
Christ, you watch over all who sing, "Save us who in faith honor you, O
Compassionate."
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Kontakion courtesy of Narthex Press
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