Thout 1 (First day of the New year)
September 11

Theme of the day: A new year, a new beginning

LITURGY:
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Pauline Epistle:
2 Corinthians 5:11 -  6:13
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed
 away; behold, all things are become new."

Catholic Epistle:
1 John 2:7- 17
"Again, a new commandement I write unto you, but an old commandement which thing is
 true in him and in you, because the darkness is passed and the true light now shineth"

Praxis:
Acts 17:16-34
"And the times of this ignorance God uinked at;but commandeth all men everywhere
 to repent."

Synaxarion:
+ The feast day of El-Nayrouz, the beginning of the coptic year.
+ St. Bartholomew one of the twelve apostols.
+ St. Miliyos, the third pope of Alexandria, 98 A.D.

Psalm:
Psalm 65:11
"Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness; and Thy paths drop fatness"

Gospel:
Luke 4:14-30
"To preach the aceptable year of the Lord"
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Thout 2,  
September 12, 

Verse of the Day: "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face" (Mark1:2)

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Hebrew 11:32-12:2
"Of whom the world was not worthy: they wandered in deserts and in mountains and in
 dens and caves of the earth."

Catholic Epistle: James 5:9:20
"Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall 
 save a sould from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins"

Praxis: Acts 12:1-12
"And, behold, the andel of the Lord came upon him and a light shined in the prison: 
and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up saying, rise up quickly."

Synexarion:
+ Repose of St. John the Baptist on the hands of Herode the King of the Jew.
+ Repose of St. Dassiah the soldier, tortured  and martyred on the hands of Arianos
  the ruler of Ansena.

Psalm: 92:12-13
"The righteous shall flourish like the Palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in
 Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the 
 courts of our God"
Alleluia.

Gospel: Mark 6:14-29
"For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed 
 him, he did many things, and heard him gladly."
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Thout 3,  
September 13, 

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Thout 4,
September 14

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "Woe to you, ...  For you pay tithe of mint and anise
                   and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters
                   of the law: justice and mercy and faith."
                   (Matthew 23:23)

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-27
"esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in
 Egypt; for he looked to the reward."

Catholic Epistle: II Peter 1:19-2:8
"and (God) did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight
 people, a preacher of rightousness."

Praxis: Acts 15:21-29
"men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Synexarion:
+ Repose of the great prophet Joshua the son of Nun.
+ Repose of Saint Macarius, 69th Patriarch of Alexandria.  He was a meek
  and merciful ascetic, who was chosen to the papal office by his people
  against his will.

Psalm: 98:6,7
"Moses and Aaron among His priests and Samuel among them that call His
 Name.  They called upon the Lord and He hearkened unto them; in a pillar
 of cloud He spoke unto them."
Alleluja!

Gospel: Matthew 23:13-36
"Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of
 them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourage in
 your synagogues and persecute from city to city."
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Thout 5,  
September 15, 

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ
                   will give you light." (Ephesians 5:14)

Pauline Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-21
"Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."

Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 3:5-14
"But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed."

Praxis: Acts 21:5-14
". . . and we knelt down on the shore and prayed."

Synexarion:
+ Martyr St. Sophia.  She was a Christian woman in the days of Adrian. She
  was tried before Claudius, the governor, who beat her and burnt her joints.
  Yet, during her persecution, she did not cease to utter the Name of Christ.
  The King finally sliced her tongue and beheaded her.

Psalm: 44:14,15
"The virgins that follow after her shall be brought unto the King; those
 near her shall be brought unto Thee. They shall be brought into the temple of
 the King."
Alleluja!

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
"And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready 
 went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut."
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Thout 6
September 16

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant
Fasting: Abstinence

Verse of the Day: ". . .choosing rather to suffer affliction with the
                   people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of 
                   sin. . ." (Hebrews 11:25)

Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-27
"By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he
 endured as seeing Him who is invisible."

Catholic Epistle: 2 Peter 1:19-2:8
". . .knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private 
 interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men
 of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit."

Praxis: Acts 15:21-29
"For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in
 every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath."

Synexarion:
+ Isaiah the prophet. He prophesied the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus
  Christ and the salvation of the world through His sacrifice on the Holy
  Cross. They slew him when he reproached Manasseh for idol worship.
+ Martyr St. Basilissa under Diocletian

Psalm: 98:6,7
"Moses and Aaron among His priests and Samuel among them that call upon
 His name. They called upon the Lord and He hearkened unto them; in a
 pillar of  cloud He spoke unto them." 
Alleluja!

Gospel: Matthew 23:13-36
"Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of
 them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your
 synagogues and persecute from city to city. . ."
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Thout 7, 
September 17

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we
                   are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not
                   forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. . ." 
                   (2 Corinthians 4:8,9)

Pauline Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:5-5:11
"We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and
 to be present with the Lord."

Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 2:18-3:7
"But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is 
 commendable before God."

Praxis: Acts 20:17-38
"But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself,
 so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from
 the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."

Synexarion:
+ St. Dioscorus, 25th Patriarch of Alexandria.
+ Martyrs Sts. Agathon, Peter, John, Amun Amuna and their mother, Rebecca
+ Martyr St. Severianus, Bishop of Gabala.

Psalm: 106:32,41,42
"Let them exalt Him in the congregations of the people and praise Him in
 the seat of the elders. The upright shall see and rejoice."
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 10:1-16
"But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the 
 doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep
 by name and leads them out."
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Thout 8,
September 18,

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: ". . .for prophecy never came by the will of man, but
                   holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy
                   Spirit." (2 Peter 1:21)

Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-27
". . .esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures
 in Egypt; for he looked to the reward."

Catholic Epistle: 2 Peter 1:19-2:8
"We also have the prophetic word made more sure, which you do well to heed
 as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning
 star rises in your hearts;"

Praxis: Acts 15:21-29
"it seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men
 to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, men who have risked their lives
 for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Synexarion:
+ Martyr St. Zachariah, the priest. He was the son of Barachias, father of
  St. John the Baptist.
+ Moses, the prophet, who divided the Red Sea by his rod.
+ Martyr St. Diomede.

Psalm: 98:6,7
"Moses and Aaron among His priests and Samuel among them that call upon
 His Name. They called upon the Lord and He hearkened unto them; in a
 pillar of  cloud He spoke unto them."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Matthew 23:13-36
"Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of
 them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your
 synagogues and persecute from city to city. . ."
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Thout 9
September 19 

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and
                   lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be
                   sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy."
                   (John 16:20)

Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 7:18-8:13
"Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a
 High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in
 the heavens. . ."

Catholic Epistle: 3 John 1:1-15
"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."

Praxis: Acts 15:36-16:5
"Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have
 preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing."

Synexarion:
+ Martyr St. Pisora, the bishop. He desired to offer himself up for
  martyrdom and was joined by three other bishops: Pisikhos, Fanalikhos and
  Theodore. They all made their profession of faith together, endured many
  tortures, and were finally beheaded.

Psalm: 98:6,7
"Moses and Aaron among His priests and Samuel among them that call upon
 His Name. They called upon the Lord and He hearkened unto them; in a
 pillar of cloud He spoke unto them."
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 16:20-33
"In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have
 overcome the world."
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Thout 10
September 20

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Thout 11
September 21

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny
                   himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."
                   (Matthew 16:24) From the Vespers' Gospel.

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Romans 8:18-30
"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy
 to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 3:8-15
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give
 a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you,
 with meeknes and fear."

Praxis: Acts 19:23-41
"And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way."

Synexarion:
+ Martyrdom of Saint Basilides. He was one of the leading ministers of
  Emperor Numerian, who died in the war. A tyrant soldier by the name of
  Agrippita, who was originally a shepherd, married one of the Emperor's
  daughters who changed his name to Diocletian. St. Basilides was then
  tortured by Diocletian.

Psalm: 67:35,3
"Wondrous is God in His saints; the God of Israel, He will give power and
 strength unto His people; and let the righteous be glad; let them
 rejoice in the presence of God; let them delight in gladness."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 12:4-12
"Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man
 also will confess before the angels of God."
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Thout 12,
September 22,

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "...Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?" 
		  (Matthew 16:31) From the Liturgy's Gospel.

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Romans 4:13-5:5
"Therefore, being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord
 Jesus Christ."

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 1:3-12
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who according to his
 abundant mercy has begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of
 Jesus Christ from the dead."

Praxis: Acts 11:15-24
"And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed and turned
 unto the Lord."

Synexarion:
+ Meeting of the Third Ecumenical Council at Ephesus.
+ Commemoration of the Archangel St. Michael.
+ Transformation of the relics of Sts. Eklimos and his associates the martyrs.

Psalm: 19:4,132:9,10
"Their voice is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of
 the world. Let thy priests be clothed in righteousness and let thy saints shout
 for joy for thy servant David's sake."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19
"...You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
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Thout 13,
September 23,

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "...I am the door..."
		  (John 10:9) From the Liturgy's Gospel.

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-4:22
"But watch in all things, endure affliction, do the work of an evangelist, make
 full proof of your ministry."

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:1-14
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God that he may exalt you
 in due time."

Praxis: Acts 20:17-38
"But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear to myself so
 that I might finish my course with joy and the ministry which I have received
 from the Lord Jesus to testify to the Gospel of the grace of God."

Synexarion:
+ Repose of St. Mettheos, II the 90th Patriarch of Alexandria.
+ Sign performed by St. Basil of Caesarea.

Psalm: 73:23,24,28
"Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel and
 afterward receive me to glory. I have put my trust in the Lord God."
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 10:1-16
"I am the door: if any man enters through me, he shall be saved and shall go in
 and out and find pasture."
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Thout 14,
September 24, 

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does
		   them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on 
		   a rock."
		  (Matthew 7:24) From the Vespers' Gospel.

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: I Corinthians 3:1-8
"...and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor."

Catholic Epistle: II Peter 1:1-11
"...brethren, keep diligence to make your call and election sure..."

Praxis: Acts 15:13-29
"...I will build again the tabernacle of David,..., that the residue of men
 might seek after the Lord..."

Synexarion:
+ Repose of St. Aghatho the Stylite.  After diligently serving the Lord as a
  presbyter he yearned to a closer walk with the Master.  The Lord answered his
  request and eased his way to the wilderness.  He lived as hermit for 50 years
  in a small cell built atop a narrow tower.  He grew in many virtues till he
  left for his heavenly abode.

Psalm: 60:1-3
"Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. Lead me to the rock that is higher
 than I. Thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 14:25-35
"For who of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first, and count
 the cost, whether he has sufficient to finish it?"

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Thout 15,
September 25, 

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord
		   delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones: not one
		   of them is broken.:
		  (Psalm 33:19,20) From the Matins' Psalm.

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: II Corinthians 11:16-12:12
"But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord."

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 1:25-2:10
"...that you should show forth the praises of him, who has called you out of
 darkness into his marvelous light:"

Praxis: Acts 6:1-7:2
"And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the
 people."

Synexarion:
+ Transportation of the relics of St. Stephen the Archdeacon.

Psalm: 20:3,5
"For thou reached him with the blessings of goodness: thou set a crown of pure
 gold on his head. His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty has
 thou laid upon him."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 10:1-20
"Go your ways: behold I send you forth as lambs among wolves:"
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Thout 16, 
September 26, 

Season : Nairooz (Martyr's New Year)
Tune : Jubilant

Verse of the Day: "Even thine alters, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God.
		   Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still
		   praising thee."
		  (Psalm 83:3) From the Vespers' Psalm.

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-10
"But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without
 blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of people."

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 2:1-10
"You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house,..."

Praxis: Acts 9:31-43
"Then the churches had rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and
 were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the
 Holy Spirit, were multiplied."

Synexarion:
+ Consecration of the sanctuaries of Resurrection in 326 A.D. by Queen Helen,
  following the discovery of the Cross. The sanctuaries included the basilicas
  of resurrection, Golgotha, Bethlehem, the cave, the upper room and Gathsemane.

+ Transportation of the relics of St. John Chrisostome to Constantinople.

Psalm: 64:1,2
"Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be
 performed in Jerusalem. O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh
 come."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19
"...and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not
 prevail against it."
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Thout 17,
September 27, 
Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Season : Commemoration of the Cross
Tune : Hosannish

Theme of the Day: The Power of the Cross.
Verse of the Day: "but we preach Christ crucified, ... to those who are
                   called, ... Christ the power of God and the wisdom
                   of God."
                  (I Corinthians 1:23,24)

VESPERS:
________

Psalm: 4:6,8
"The light of Thy countenance, O Lord, hath been signed upon us; Thou
 hast given gladness to my heart. For Thou, O Lord, alone hast made me
 to dwell in hope."
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 8:28-42
"When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He."

MATINS:
_______

Psalm: 59:4,5
"Thou hast given a sign unto them that fear Thee, that they may flee
 from before the face of the bow; that Thy beloved ones may be
 delivered. Save Thou with Thy right hand and hearken unto me."
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 12:26-36
"And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to
 Myself."

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: I Corinthians 1:17-31
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing,
 but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 2:11-25
"who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we,
 having died to sins, might live for righteousness."

Praxis: Acts 10:34-43
"... whom they killed by hanging on a tree. Him God raised up on the
 third day."

Synexarion:
+ The Feast of the Consecration of the Church of the Holy Cross. On this
  holy day, Saint Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine, dug out the Holy
  Cross of our Savior from underneath a pile of trash. She built a
  church which was consecrated on this day.
+ Repose of Saint Theognosta who was abducted by the messengers of the
  king of India. She made the sign of the cross on the king's son who
  was ill; and he was cured. Thus, the king and all the city believed.

Psalm: 64:1,2
"To Thee is due praise, O God, in Sion; and unto Thee shall a vow be
 rendered in Jerusalem. Hearken unto my prayer, for unto Thee shall all
 flesh come."
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 10:22-38
"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give
 them eternal life, and they shall never perish."
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Thout 18, 
September 28, 
Second day of the Feast of the Cross

Season : Commemoration of the Cross
Tune : Hosannish

Verse of the Day: "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,
                   even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that
                   whoever believes in Him should not perish but have
                   eternal life."
                  (John 3:14,15) From the Matins' Gospel.

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Galatians 6:11-18
"But God forbid that I should glory except in the cross of our Lord
 Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the
 world."

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 1:3-12
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according
 to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through
 the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

Praxis: Acts 4:8-18
"by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God
 raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole."

Synexarion:
+ The second day in the feast of the Consecration of the Holy Cross
  Church.
+ Martyrdom of Saint Prophorius.
+ Commemoration of Saint Stephen, the priest, and Saint Niketa, the
  martyr.

Psalm: 144:1,2
"I will exalt Thee, O my God, my King, and I will bless Thy Name
 forever; yea, forever and ever. Everyday will I bless Thee and I will
 praise Thy Name forever and ever."
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 6:35-46
"This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me
 I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day."
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Thout 19, 
September 29,

Season : Commemoration of the Cross
Tune   : Hosannish

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Colossians 2:16-19
"And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality  and power."

Catholic Epistle: I John 5:13-21
"We know that whsoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of
God keepth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not".

Praxis: Acts 3:12-21
"And killed the Prince of life whom God hath raised from the dead; where of we
are witnesses"

Synexarion:
+ Martyrdom of St Gregorios the Armenian Patriarch who spent 15 years in a small
  well.


Psalm: 61:2-4
"From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee when my heart is overwhelmed: lead
me to the roch that is lighter than I. For Thou hast been shelter for me, and a strong
tower from tje enemy. I will abidein thy tabernacle fir eve, I  will trust in the
covert of fly wings, Selah.
Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 14:25-35
"Salt is good; but of the salm have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned."
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Thout 20,
September 30,

Season : Annual
Tune : Watos

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Aphasis 5:
"For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth".

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 3:
"Finally be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of amother, love 
as bretheren, be pitiful, be courteous".

Praxis: Acts 21:5:14
"Then Paul answered what mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? For 
I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jereusalem for the 
name of the Lord Jesus"

Synexarion:
+ Martyrdom of St Melatiny the Virgin.
+ Martyrdom of St Taobesty.
+ Repose of Pope Athanasious the 2nd the 27th Pope of Alexandria.

Psalm: 61:2-4
"She shall be brought unto the King in naument of needle work: the virgins 
he comapnions that follow her shall be brought unto Thee with gladness and
rejoice shall they be brought: they shall enter into the King's place"
Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 14:25-35
"Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour where the
son of man cometh".
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Thout 21,
October 1, 

Theme of the day: "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness" Phil 1:11
LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Philippians 1:1-11
"Being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus
Christ, unot the glory and praise of God"

Catholic Epistle: I John 2:7-11
"He that sath he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in
darkness until now."

Praxis: Acts 19:11-17
"And God wrought special miracles by the hand of Paul."

Synexarion:
+ The comemoration of the Virgin Mary, the mother of our Lord.
+ The Martyrdom of St. Kebrainos and St. Yostena. Kebrianos was a
magician that wanted a young man to marry St. Yostena. The devils
appeared in her shape. The mention of her name turned them into dust.
He became a monk and then a bishop. The were martyred on the hands of
Dakios the king.


Psalm: 16:10,11
"For whom will not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt them suffer
thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life:
in Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are
pleasures for evermore".
Alleluia!

Gospel: Mark 3:28:35
"For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother and my
sister and mother."
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Thout 22,
October 2, 

Theme of the day: "Who shall seperate us from the love of Christ?" Rom
8:35

LITURGY:
________

Pauline Epistle: Romans 8:18-30
"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy
to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us"

Catholic Epistle: I Peter 3:8-15
"But and if ye suffer for rightousness' sake, happy aare ye and be not
afraid of their terror, neither be troubled."

Praxis: Acts 19:23-41
"And when they heard these sayings they were full of wrath, and cried
out saying, great is Diana of Ephesians"

Synexarion:
+ The Martyrdom of St.Koptalas (the son of the Persian King Safour)
and his sister Oxsowa and Tatas his friend.
+ The Martyrdom of St. Kolyos the Akfahasy, the writer of the martyr's
history.

Psalm: 68:35,3
"O God, Thou art terrible out of Thy holy places: the God of Israel is
He that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. But
le the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea let them
exceedingly rejoice."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 12:4-12
"But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: fear him which after he
hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea I say unto you fear
him."
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Thout 23, 
October 3, 

Theme of the day: "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness" Phil 1:11
LITURGY:
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Pauline Epistle: Philippians 1:1-11
"Being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus
Christ, unot the glory and praise of God"

Catholic Epistle: I John 2:7-11
"He that sath he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in
darkness until now."

Praxis: Acts 19:11-17
"And God wrought special miracles by the hand of Paul."

Synexarion:



Psalm: 16:10,11
"For whom will not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt them suffer
thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life:
in Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are
pleasures for evermore".
Alleluia!

Gospel: Mark 3:28:35
"For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother and my
sister and mother."


Note: Readings are the same as Thout 21st.

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Thout 24, 
October 4, 

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Thout 25,
October 5, 

Season : Annual
Tune : Adam

Verse of the Day: "He allowed no man to wrong them and He reproved kings
                   for their sake."
                  (Psalm 104:14) From the Vespers' Psalm.

LITURGY:
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Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-27
"... esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures
 in Egypt; for he looked to the reward."

Catholic Epistle: II Peter 1:19-2:8
"... knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private
 interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men
 of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit."

Praxis: Acts 15:21-29
"... men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus
 Christ."

Synexarion:
+ Repose of Jonah, the prophet.

Psalm: 98:6,7
"Moses and Aaron among His priests and Samuel among them that call His
 Name. They called upon the Lord and He hearkened unto them; in a pillar
 of cloud He spoke unto them."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Matthew 23:13-36
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you build the
 tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous ..."
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Thout 26, 
October 6, 

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Thout 27, 
October 7, 

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Thout 28, 
October 8,

Season : Annual

Verse of the day: "And you will be hated by all for My name's sake."
                   (Luke 21:17)

Pauline Epistle: Romans 8:14-27
"For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God."

Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 2:11-17
"...having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak
 against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they
 observe, glorify God in the day of visitation."

Praxis: Acts 19:11-20
"Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul..."

Synexarion:
+ Martyrs Sts. Apater and Eraee, children of Basildes, minister of Antioch.
  An angel appeared to

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Thout 29, 
October 9,

Season : Festal
Abstinence

Verse of the day: "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in
                   the Lord."
                   (Ephesians 5:8)

Pauline Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-21
"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather 
 expose them."

Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 3:5-14
"...not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary 
 blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a
 blessing."

Praxis: Acts 21:5-14
"...and entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven,
 and stayed with him. Now this man had four virgin daughters who
 prophesied."

Synexarion:
+ Commemoration of the Annunciation, Nativity, and Resurrection
+ Martyrs St. Repsima and her virgin companions.
  St. Repsima fled with her community to Armenia from the face of
  Diocletian who desired her as his bride. In Armenia, Tridates, the
  governor, fell in love with her and tried to violate her. Repsima repulsed
  his advances. She was slain with her companions.

Psalm: 44:14,15
"The virgins that follow her shall be brought unto the King, those near
 her shall be brought unto Thee. They shall be brought into the temple of
 the King."
Alleluia!

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took
 their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom."
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Thout 30, 
October 10,

Season : Annual

Verse of the day: "Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus
                   will suffer persecution."
                   (2 Timothy 3:12)

Pauline Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:10-4:22
"And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His 
 heavenly kingdom."

Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 5:1-14
"But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by
 Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish,
 strengthen, and settle you."

Praxis: Acts 20:17:38
"...serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which
 happened to me by the plotting of the Jews..."

Synexarion:
+ Miracle performed by God for St. Athanasius the Great, Patriarch of
  Alexandria.
  King Constantinus ordered St. Athanasius to be abandoned on a ship in
  the sea without food or drink, thinking he might die either of starvation
  or drowning; but with Divine Providence, the ship sailed and landed safely
  on the coast of Alexandria.

Psalm: 72:23,24,28
"Thou hast held me by my right hand and by Thy counsel Thou hast guided
 me; and with glory hast Thou taken me to Thyself. But it is good to
 cleave unto God; that I may declare all Thy praises in the gates of
 the daughter of Sion."
Alleluia!

Gospel: John 10:1-16
"I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own."

