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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Saturday, March 12, 2011
Fast Day (Wine and Oil Allowed)
Readings for today:
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10
Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-5
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
First Saturday in Lent
Theophanes the Confessor
Symeon the New Theologian
Gregory Dialogos, Bishop of Rome
Epistle Reading
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10
TIMOTHY, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what
you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men
who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good
soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian
pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete
is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the
hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over
what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as
preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing
fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I
endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain
salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-5
At that time, Jesus was going through the grainfields; and as they
made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the
Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the
sabbath?" And he said to them, "Have you never read what David did, when
he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: how
he entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate
the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the
priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?" And he
said to them, "The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath;
so the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath."
Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered
hand. And they watched him, to see whether he would heal him on the
sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had
the withered hand, "Come here." And he said to them, "Is it lawful
on the sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?"
But they were silent. And he looked around at them with anger,
grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, "Stretch it
out," and his hand was restored.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
First Saturday in Lent
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Julian the Apostate, knowing that the Christians purify themselves by
fasting most of all during the first week of the Fast -- which is why we
call it Clean Week -- planned to defile them especially at that time.
Therefore he secretly commanded that during those days the markets be
filled with foods that had been defiled with the blood of animals
offered in sacrifice to idols. But by divine command the Martyr Theodore
(see Feb. 17) appeared during sleep to Eudoxius, then Archbishop of
Constantinople. The Saint revealed to him the tyrant's plan, then told him to
call the faithful together immediately on Monday morning and prevent
them from purchasing those foods, but rather to make kollyva to
supply their needs. The bishop asked what kollyva might be, and
the Saint answered, "Kollyva is what we call boiled wheat in
Euchaita." Thus, the purpose of the Apostate was brought to nought, and the
pious people who were preserved undefiled for the whole of Clean Week,
rendered thanks to the Martyr on this Saturday, and celebrated his
commemoration with kollyva. These things took place in 362. Wherefore,
the Church keeps this commemoration each year to the glory of God and
the honour of the Martyr.
Apolytikion in the Second Tone
Great are the achievements of faith! In the fountain of flame, as by
the water of rest, the holy Martyr Theodore rejoiced; for having been
made a whole-burnt offering in the fire, he was offered as sweet bread
unto the Trinity. By his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Having received the Faith of Christ in thy heart as a breastplate, thou
didst trample upon the enemy hosts, O much-suffering champion; and thou
hast been crowned eternally with a heavenly crown, since thou art
invincible.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Theophanes the Confessor
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Theophanes, who was born in 760, was the son of illustrious
parents. Assenting to their demand, he married and became a member of the
Emperor's ceremonial bodyguard. Later, with the consent of his wife, he
forsook the world. Indeed, both of them embraced the monastic life,
struggling in the monastic houses they themselves had established. He died
on March 12, 815, on the island of Samothrace, whereto, because of
his confession of the Orthodox Faith, he had been exiled by Leo the
Armenian, the Iconoclast Emperor.
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Father. For you
took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us
to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about
the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Theophanes, your soul
rejoices with the angels.
Kontakion in the Second Tone
Receiving from God a revelation from the heights, thou swiftly didst leave
the turmoil of the world, O Saint; and thou as a monk didst receive
the power to perform miracles and the grace of true prophecy,
depriving thyself of riches and thy spouse.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Symeon the New Theologian
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Symeon the New Theologian reposed on March 12; for the life and
hymns, see Oct. 12.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Gregory Dialogos, Bishop of Rome
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Gregory was born in Rome to noble and wealthy parents about the
year 540. While the Saint was still young, his father died. However,
his mother, Sylvia, saw to it that her child received a good
education in both secular and spiritual learning. He became Prefect of Rome
and sought to please God even while in the world; later, he took up
the monastic life; afterwards he was appointed Archdeacon of Rome,
then, in 579, apocrisiarius (representative or Papal legate) to
Constantinople, where he lived for nearly seven years. He returned to Rome in 585
and was elected Pope in 590. He is renowned especially for his
writings and great almsgiving, and also because, on his initiative,
missionary work began among the Anglo-Saxon people. It is also from him that
Gregorian Chant takes its name; the chanting he had heard at Constantinople
had deeply impressed him, and he imported many elements of it into
the ecclesiastical chant of Rome. He served as Bishop of that city
from 590 to 604.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
To thee, who art the Church's tuneful harp inspired of God, thou
tongue of wisdom who wast verily possessed of God, unto thee, as it is
meet, we now offer praises; for thou truly hadst the zeal of the
Apostles' choir and didst follow in their footsteps as their worthy heir;
and to thee we say: Rejoice, divine Father Gregory.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
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Daily Scripture Readings and Lives of the Saints for Saturday, March 12, 2011
Fast Day (Wine and Oil Allowed)
Readings for today:
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10
Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-5
Feasts and Saints celebrated today:
First Saturday in Lent
Theophanes the Confessor
Symeon the New Theologian
Gregory Dialogos, Bishop of Rome
Epistle Reading
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10
TIMOTHY, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what
you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men
who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good
soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian
pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete
is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the
hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over
what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as
preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing
fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I
endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain
salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Mark 2:23-28; 3:1-5
At that time, Jesus was going through the grainfields; and as they
made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the
Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the
sabbath?" And he said to them, "Have you never read what David did, when
he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: how
he entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate
the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the
priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?" And he
said to them, "The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath;
so the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath."
Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered
hand. And they watched him, to see whether he would heal him on the
sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had
the withered hand, "Come here." And he said to them, "Is it lawful
on the sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?"
But they were silent. And he looked around at them with anger,
grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, "Stretch it
out," and his hand was restored.
(C) 2011 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
First Saturday in Lent
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Julian the Apostate, knowing that the Christians purify themselves by
fasting most of all during the first week of the Fast -- which is why we
call it Clean Week -- planned to defile them especially at that time.
Therefore he secretly commanded that during those days the markets be
filled with foods that had been defiled with the blood of animals
offered in sacrifice to idols. But by divine command the Martyr Theodore
(see Feb. 17) appeared during sleep to Eudoxius, then Archbishop of
Constantinople. The Saint revealed to him the tyrant's plan, then told him to
call the faithful together immediately on Monday morning and prevent
them from purchasing those foods, but rather to make kollyva to
supply their needs. The bishop asked what kollyva might be, and
the Saint answered, "Kollyva is what we call boiled wheat in
Euchaita." Thus, the purpose of the Apostate was brought to nought, and the
pious people who were preserved undefiled for the whole of Clean Week,
rendered thanks to the Martyr on this Saturday, and celebrated his
commemoration with kollyva. These things took place in 362. Wherefore,
the Church keeps this commemoration each year to the glory of God and
the honour of the Martyr.
Apolytikion in the Second Tone
Great are the achievements of faith! In the fountain of flame, as by
the water of rest, the holy Martyr Theodore rejoiced; for having been
made a whole-burnt offering in the fire, he was offered as sweet bread
unto the Trinity. By his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
Having received the Faith of Christ in thy heart as a breastplate, thou
didst trample upon the enemy hosts, O much-suffering champion; and thou
hast been crowned eternally with a heavenly crown, since thou art
invincible.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Theophanes the Confessor
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Theophanes, who was born in 760, was the son of illustrious
parents. Assenting to their demand, he married and became a member of the
Emperor's ceremonial bodyguard. Later, with the consent of his wife, he
forsook the world. Indeed, both of them embraced the monastic life,
struggling in the monastic houses they themselves had established. He died
on March 12, 815, on the island of Samothrace, whereto, because of
his confession of the Orthodox Faith, he had been exiled by Leo the
Armenian, the Iconoclast Emperor.
Apolytikion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Father. For you
took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us
to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about
the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Theophanes, your soul
rejoices with the angels.
Kontakion in the Second Tone
Receiving from God a revelation from the heights, thou swiftly didst leave
the turmoil of the world, O Saint; and thou as a monk didst receive
the power to perform miracles and the grace of true prophecy,
depriving thyself of riches and thy spouse.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Apolytikion courtesy of Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Symeon the New Theologian
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Symeon the New Theologian reposed on March 12; for the life and
hymns, see Oct. 12.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Gregory Dialogos, Bishop of Rome
Reading from the Synaxarion:
Saint Gregory was born in Rome to noble and wealthy parents about the
year 540. While the Saint was still young, his father died. However,
his mother, Sylvia, saw to it that her child received a good
education in both secular and spiritual learning. He became Prefect of Rome
and sought to please God even while in the world; later, he took up
the monastic life; afterwards he was appointed Archdeacon of Rome,
then, in 579, apocrisiarius (representative or Papal legate) to
Constantinople, where he lived for nearly seven years. He returned to Rome in 585
and was elected Pope in 590. He is renowned especially for his
writings and great almsgiving, and also because, on his initiative,
missionary work began among the Anglo-Saxon people. It is also from him that
Gregorian Chant takes its name; the chanting he had heard at Constantinople
had deeply impressed him, and he imported many elements of it into
the ecclesiastical chant of Rome. He served as Bishop of that city
from 590 to 604.
Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone
To thee, who art the Church's tuneful harp inspired of God, thou
tongue of wisdom who wast verily possessed of God, unto thee, as it is
meet, we now offer praises; for thou truly hadst the zeal of the
Apostles' choir and didst follow in their footsteps as their worthy heir;
and to thee we say: Rejoice, divine Father Gregory.
Reading courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Kontakion courtesy of Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
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