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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Saturday, March 5, 2011
Fast Day (Dairy, Eggs, and Fish Allowed)
Readings for today:
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2
Matthew 6:1-13
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
Cheesefare Saturday
Konon the Gardener
Theodore the Recruit
Mark the Ascetic
Righteous Father Mark of Athens
John the Bulgarian
Mark the Faster
Epistle Reading
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no
law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh
with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also
walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one
another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any
trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of
gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's
burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 6:1-13
The Lord said, "Beware of practicing your piety before men in order
to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your
Father who is in heaven.
"Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the
hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised
by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But
when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right
hand is doing, so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who
sees in secret will reward you.
"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love
to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that
they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received
their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door
and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in
secret will reward you.
"And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for
they think they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like
them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray
then like this:
Our Father who are in heaven,
Hallowed be your name,
Your
kingdom come,
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in
heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our
trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not
into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For yours is the
kingdom and the power and the glory, for ever.
Amen."
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Cheesefare Saturday
Reading from the Synaxarion:
The God-bearing Fathers, after preparing us through the preceding
feasts for the stadium of spiritual struggles, now set before us the men
and women who have passed their lives in a manner pleasing to God, so
that by their example they might make us more eager in the work of
virtue and more courageous against the passions. And as experienced
generals, when they prepare their soldiers for battle, urge their soldiers
on by recalling for them the heroic exploits of excellent men, so
that the soldiers take courage and charge wholeheartedly against the
enemy; even so the God-bearing Fathers do for our sakes now, by
appointing this day as a common memorial and feast of all those Saints who
by many labours overcame the passions and became well-pleasing to
God; so that we too, looking to the life of the righteous, might
imitate them as far as possible in contending courageously against the
passions and accomplishing the virtues, having it always in mind that the
Saints were of the same nature and of like passions with us.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
As preachers of true piety who silenced all impiety, Lord, Thou hast
made the whole host of God-bearing Saints shine forth with splendour
on the world. By their prayers and entreaties, keep all them that
extol and sincerely magnify Thee in perfect peace, to chant and to sing
to Thee: Alleluia.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Konon the Gardener
Reading from the Synaxarion:
This saint lived during the reign of emperor Decius in 251. He came
from the town of Nazareth. He left his hometown and went to the city
of Mandron, in the province of Pamphylia. There he stayed at a place
called Karmela or Karmena cultivating a garden which he used to water
and plant with various vegetables. From this garden he obtained what
is necessary for life. He had such an upright and simple mind that,
when he met those who wished to arrest him and saw that they greeted
him, he also greeted in return from the bottom of his soul and heart.
When they told him that governor Publius called the saint to go to
him, the saint answered with simplicity: "What does the governor need
me, since I am a Christian? Let him call those who think the way he
does and have the same religion with him." So, the blessed man was
tied and brought to the governor, who tried to move him to sacrifice
to the idols. But the saint sighed from the bottom of his heart,
cursed the tyrant and confirmed his faith in Christ with his confession,
saying that it is not possible to be moved from it even though he might
be tortured cruelly. So, for this reason they nailed his feet and
made the saint run in front of the governor's coach. But the saint
fainted in the street. Having fallen on his knees, he prayed and, thus,
he commended his holy soul to the hands of God.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the
prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal
God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants
and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ
God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
Through the angelic vision that thou wast granted, thou wast instructed
in the Faith of Christ Jesus and didst receive the power to work
miracles. Wherefore, thou didst utterly quell the demons' presumption, and
didst quench deception's flames in the floods of thy contest. O
righteous Martyr Conon, pray Christ God, the Friend of man to be gracious
unto us all.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Mark the Ascetic
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Mark the Ascetic lived in the fifth century and according to
Nicephorus Callistus was a disciple of Saint John Chrysostom's. Besides his
blameless life of asceticism, Saint Mark was distinguished for his
writings, some of which are preserved in Volume One of the Philokalia. His
writings were held in such great esteem that in old times there was a
saying, "Sell all that thou hast, and buy Mark."
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Righteous Father Mark of Athens
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Of our righteous Fathers commemorated today, Saint Mark of Athens
lived in the fourth century. Born in Athens of pagan parents, he
believed in Christ, was baptized, and forsook the world, living the
eremitical life in extreme privation in the deep wilderness beyond Egypt.
His life is recounted by the monk Serapion, who found Mark in deep
old age and about to depart this lfe, not having seen a man for
ninety-five years. Serapion gave him burial after his blessed repose, even as
Paphnutius had done for Saint Onuphrius (see June 12).
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Saturday, March 5, 2011
Fast Day (Dairy, Eggs, and Fish Allowed)
Readings for today:
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2
Matthew 6:1-13
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
Cheesefare Saturday
Konon the Gardener
Theodore the Recruit
Mark the Ascetic
Righteous Father Mark of Athens
John the Bulgarian
Mark the Faster
Epistle Reading
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 5:22-26; 6:1-2
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no
law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh
with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also
walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one
another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any
trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of
gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's
burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 6:1-13
The Lord said, "Beware of practicing your piety before men in order
to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your
Father who is in heaven.
"Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the
hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised
by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But
when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right
hand is doing, so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who
sees in secret will reward you.
"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love
to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that
they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received
their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door
and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in
secret will reward you.
"And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for
they think they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like
them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray
then like this:
Our Father who are in heaven,
Hallowed be your name,
Your
kingdom come,
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in
heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our
trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not
into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For yours is the
kingdom and the power and the glory, for ever.
Amen."
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Cheesefare Saturday
Reading from the Synaxarion:
The God-bearing Fathers, after preparing us through the preceding
feasts for the stadium of spiritual struggles, now set before us the men
and women who have passed their lives in a manner pleasing to God, so
that by their example they might make us more eager in the work of
virtue and more courageous against the passions. And as experienced
generals, when they prepare their soldiers for battle, urge their soldiers
on by recalling for them the heroic exploits of excellent men, so
that the soldiers take courage and charge wholeheartedly against the
enemy; even so the God-bearing Fathers do for our sakes now, by
appointing this day as a common memorial and feast of all those Saints who
by many labours overcame the passions and became well-pleasing to
God; so that we too, looking to the life of the righteous, might
imitate them as far as possible in contending courageously against the
passions and accomplishing the virtues, having it always in mind that the
Saints were of the same nature and of like passions with us.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
As preachers of true piety who silenced all impiety, Lord, Thou hast
made the whole host of God-bearing Saints shine forth with splendour
on the world. By their prayers and entreaties, keep all them that
extol and sincerely magnify Thee in perfect peace, to chant and to sing
to Thee: Alleluia.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Konon the Gardener
Reading from the Synaxarion:
This saint lived during the reign of emperor Decius in 251. He came
from the town of Nazareth. He left his hometown and went to the city
of Mandron, in the province of Pamphylia. There he stayed at a place
called Karmela or Karmena cultivating a garden which he used to water
and plant with various vegetables. From this garden he obtained what
is necessary for life. He had such an upright and simple mind that,
when he met those who wished to arrest him and saw that they greeted
him, he also greeted in return from the bottom of his soul and heart.
When they told him that governor Publius called the saint to go to
him, the saint answered with simplicity: "What does the governor need
me, since I am a Christian? Let him call those who think the way he
does and have the same religion with him." So, the blessed man was
tied and brought to the governor, who tried to move him to sacrifice
to the idols. But the saint sighed from the bottom of his heart,
cursed the tyrant and confirmed his faith in Christ with his confession,
saying that it is not possible to be moved from it even though he might
be tortured cruelly. So, for this reason they nailed his feet and
made the saint run in front of the governor's coach. But the saint
fainted in the street. Having fallen on his knees, he prayed and, thus,
he commended his holy soul to the hands of God.
Apolytikion in the Fourth Tone
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the
prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal
God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants
and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ
God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Kontakion in the Fourth Tone
Through the angelic vision that thou wast granted, thou wast instructed
in the Faith of Christ Jesus and didst receive the power to work
miracles. Wherefore, thou didst utterly quell the demons' presumption, and
didst quench deception's flames in the floods of thy contest. O
righteous Martyr Conon, pray Christ God, the Friend of man to be gracious
unto us all.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Mark the Ascetic
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Mark the Ascetic lived in the fifth century and according to
Nicephorus Callistus was a disciple of Saint John Chrysostom's. Besides his
blameless life of asceticism, Saint Mark was distinguished for his
writings, some of which are preserved in Volume One of the Philokalia. His
writings were held in such great esteem that in old times there was a
saying, "Sell all that thou hast, and buy Mark."
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Righteous Father Mark of Athens
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Of our righteous Fathers commemorated today, Saint Mark of Athens
lived in the fourth century. Born in Athens of pagan parents, he
believed in Christ, was baptized, and forsook the world, living the
eremitical life in extreme privation in the deep wilderness beyond Egypt.
His life is recounted by the monk Serapion, who found Mark in deep
old age and about to depart this lfe, not having seen a man for
ninety-five years. Serapion gave him burial after his blessed repose, even as
Paphnutius had done for Saint Onuphrius (see June 12).
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
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