Matins Livestream – Monday, August 24, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 24, the Orthodox Church commemorates Hieromartyr Eutychius, disciple of Saint John the Theologian. Saint Eutychius shared in apostolic labor and endured suffering while proclaiming the Gospel of Christ.

Today’s Scripture readings are 2 Corinthians 8:7–15 and Mark 3:6–12. Saint Paul praises generosity, while the Gospel reveals Christ’s healing work continuing despite opposition. Saint Eutychius joined apostolic proclamation with endurance and service.

Next Livestream: August 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM Eastern

Prayer List for the Week of August 23, 2026

For healing: Metropolitan Antony, Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Alexander, Fr. Vil, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Irene, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Andrew, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, William, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Nestor, Rita, Kathleen,  Danielle, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Rhonda, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, Jodi, Elena, Tikhon, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Daria, Ava, Christopher, Walter, Ola, Constantin, Diana, Gloria, Luke, Lorraine, Paula, Doug, Lori, Dwight, Thomas, Joschua, Catalin, Carmen, Charles, Renalda, Ekaterina, Galina, Elena, Vadim, Maxim, Vadim, Andreas, Nina, Aleftina and children, Anna, Nikolay, Katerina, Georgios, Keith, Brian, Barbara, David, Elizabeth, Zora, Yuriy, Denise

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military; all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. **

Departed: Fr. John

Readings for the Week of August 23, 2026

8/23: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Matthew 19:16-26

8/24: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 3:6-12

8/25: 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5; Mark 3:13-19

8/26: 2 Corinthians 9:12-10:7; Mark 3:20-27

8/27: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18; Mark 3:28-35

8/28: 2 Corinthians 11:5-21; Mark 4:1-9

8/29: Acts 13:25-32; Mark 6:14-30

Words from the Saints -- August 20, 2026

“He does not rely on his own abilities but attributes to God everything he does right and always gives thanks to Him.” –St. Dorotheos of Gaza

“I do not think that I have even begun to repent.” –St. Sisoes the Great

“A humble person never falls. Being already lower than any, where can he fall?” –St. Macarius the Great

“Jesus sanctified Baptism by being Himself baptized.” –St. Cyril of Jerusalem

“Flog your enemies, i.e. the temptations, with the name of Jesus, for there is no stronger weapon in heaven or on earth.” –St. John Climacus

“The work of fasting and vigil is the beginning of every effort against sin and lust.” –St. Isaac the Syrian

Vespers Livestream – Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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On August 20, the Orthodox Church remembers the Holy Prophet Samuel. The Prophet Samuel listened attentively to God’s call and served His people through prayer, discernment, and obedience.

Next Livestream: August 21, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern

Matins Livestream – Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 18, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus, faithful brothers who courageously confessed Christ and received the crowns of martyrdom.

The appointed Scripture readings are 2 Corinthians 5:15–21 and Mark 1:16–22.

Pray with us through the Psalms, hymns, canon, Scripture readings, and morning prayers of the Orthodox Church. This livestream is offered especially for nursing-home and assisted-living residents, homebound Orthodox Christians, caregivers, and everyone seeking a prayerful beginning to the day.

Our next livestream will be on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:30 PM ET.

Typica Livestream – Monday, August 17, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 17, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Myron the Presbyter. Saint Myron served Christ as a priest and remained steadfast under persecution, receiving the crown of martyrdom.

Today’s Scripture readings are 2 Corinthians 5:10–15 and Mark 1:9–15. Saint Paul reminds us that all will appear before Christ and that His love reshapes the way we live. The Gospel begins with repentance and the proclamation of God’s Kingdom, the path sealed by Saint Myron’s martyrdom.

Next Livestream: August 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM Eastern

Prayer List for the Week of August 16, 2026

For healing: Metropolitan Antony, Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Alexander, Fr. Vil, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Irene, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Andrew, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, William, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Nestor, Rita, Kathleen, Danielle, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Rhonda, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, Jodi, Elena, Tikhon, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Daria, Ava, Christopher, Walter, Ola, Constantin, Diana, Gloria, Luke, Lorraine, Paula, Doug, Lori, Dwight, Thomas, Joschua, Catalin, Carmen, Charles, Renalda, Ekaterina, Galina, Elena, Vadim, Maxim, Vadim, Andreas, Nina, Aleftina and children, Anna, Nikolay, Katerina, Georgios, Keith, Brian, Barbara, David, Elizabeth, Zora, Yuriy

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military; all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. **

Departed: Fr. John

Readings for the Week of August 16, 2026

8/16: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12; Matthew 18:23-35

8/17: 2 Corinthians 5:10-15; Mark 1:9-15

8/18: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21; Mark 1:16-22

8/19: 2 Corinthians 6:11-16; Mark 1:23-28

8/20: 2 Corinthians 7:1-10; Mark 1:29-35

8/21: 2 Corinthians 7:10-16; Mark 2:18-22

8/22: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29; Matthew 20:29-34

Typica Livestream – Friday, August 14, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 14, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Forefeast of the Dormition and the Holy Prophet Micah.

Today’s Scripture readings are 2 Corinthians 4:13–18 and Matthew 24:27–33, 42–51. The readings direct us beyond temporary affliction toward eternal glory and call us to watchfulness for the coming of Christ. The forefeast of the Dormition places that hope within the Church’s confidence in resurrection.

Next Livestream: August 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern

Words from the Saints -- August 13, 2026

“Rightly did the world watch him, to follow his example.” --St. Ambrose of Milan (on 1 Corinthians 4:9)

“We are bidden to be patient towards all, and to return kindly deeds to those who persecute us unjustly.” --St. Basil the Great

“The mustard-seed, unless it be bruised, does not give out its qualities.” -—St. Gregory Dialogos

“For this is truly perfection: never to stop growing toward what is better and never placing any limit on perfection.” -—St. Gregory of Nyssa

“Such are many men now also, decking themselves indeed outwardly, but full of iniquity within.” --St. John Chrysostom

Matins Livestream – Monday, August 10, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 10, the Orthodox Church commemorates Holy Martyr and Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome. Saint Lawrence served the poor as the Church’s true treasure and remained faithful to Christ in martyrdom.

Today’s Scripture readings are 2 Corinthians 2:4–15 and Matthew 23:13–22. Saint Paul describes sorrow that leads to reconciliation, and Christ warns against hypocrisy and spiritual blindness. Saint Lawrence’s service to the poor shows what transparent, sacrificial discipleship looks like.

Next Livestream: August 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM Eastern

Prayer List for the Week of August 9, 2026

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Alexander, Fr. Vil, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Irene, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Andrew, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, William, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Nestor, Rita, Kathleen, Danielle, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Rhonda, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, Jodi, Elena, Tikhon, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Daria, Ava, Christopher, Walter, Ola, Constantin, Diana, Gloria, Luke, Lorraine, Paula, Doug, Lori, Dwight, Thomas, Joschua, Catalin, Carmen, Charles, Renalda, Ekaterina, Galina, Elena, Vadim, Maxim, Vadim, Andreas, Nina, Aleftina and children, Anna, Nikolay, Katerina, Georgios, Keith, Brian, Barbara, David, Elizabeth, Zora, Yuriy

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military; all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. **

Departed: Zorka, Bosko, Mitra, Dusan, Petar Pero, Nedeljko, Shan, Amy, Justin, Maria, Louis, Edward, Ida, Helen, George

Readings for the Week of August 9, 2026

8/9: 1 Corinthians 4:9–16; Matthew 17:14–23

8/10: 2 Corinthians 2:4–15; Matthew 23:13–22

8/11: 2 Corinthians 2:14–3:3; Matthew 23:23–28

8/12: 2 Corinthians 3:4–11; Matthew 23:29–39

8/13: 2 Corinthians 4:1–6; Matthew 24:13–28

8/14: 2 Corinthians 4:13–18; Matthew 24:27–33, 42–51

8/15: Philippians 2:5–11; Luke 10:38–42; 11:27–28

Typica Livestream – Friday, August 7, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 7, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Dometius of Persia. Saint Dometius embraced the ascetic life and sealed his confession of Christ through martyrdom.

Today’s Scripture readings are 2 Corinthians 1:12–20 and Matthew 22:23–33. Saint Paul speaks of integrity and the certainty of God’s promises in Christ, while the Gospel directs us toward the hope of the resurrection. The martyrs show that this hope can sustain the faithful through every trial.

Next Livestream: August 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern

Words from the Saints -- August 6, 2026

“The building is not the workman’s, but the master’s.” --St. John Chrysostom

“It was not his body that walked on the water, but his faith.” --St. Jerome

“The Light of the Transfiguration of the Lord is not something that comes to be and then vanishes.” --St. Gregory Palamas

“He led them up the mountain to show them the glory of the Godhead.” --St. Ephraim the Syrian

“He showed them the glory, with which in due time He will arise upon the world.” --St. Cyril of Alexandria

Matins Livestream – Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 5, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Forefeast of the Transfiguration and remembers the Holy Martyr Eusignius and the Righteous Nonna. The Church prepares for the Transfiguration while honoring faithful witnesses, including Saint Nonna, the prayerful mother of Saint Gregory the Theologian.

Today’s Scripture readings are 1 Corinthians 16:4–12 and Matthew 21:28–32. The apostolic reading models faithful stewardship, while the Gospel contrasts obedient repentance with empty promises. As the Transfiguration approaches, the Church calls us to let Christ’s light transform our choices.

Next Livestream: August 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern

Typica Livestream – Monday, August 3, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 3, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Fathers Isaac, Dalmatios, and Faustus of the Dalmatian Monastery. These ascetics persevered in prayer and monastic discipline, becoming steadfast witnesses to the Orthodox faith.

Today’s Scripture readings are 1 Corinthians 15:12–19 and Matthew 21:18–22. Saint Paul anchors Christian hope in the Resurrection, while Christ’s words concerning the fig tree call us to fruitful faith and prayer. The venerable ascetics commemorated today pursued that fruit through perseverance.

Next Livestream: August 5, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern.

Prayer List for the Week of August 2, 2026

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Alexander, Fr. Vil, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Irene, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Andrew, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, William, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Nestor, Rita, Kathleen,  Danielle, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Rhonda, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, Jodi, Elena, Tikhon, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Daria, Ava, Christopher, Walter, Ola, Constantin, Diana, Gloria, Luke, Lorraine, Paula, Doug, Lori, Dwight, Thomas, Joschua, Catalin, Carmen, Charles, Renalda, Ekaterina, Galina, Elena, Vadim, Maxim, Vadim, Andreas, Nina, Aleftina and children, Anna, Nikolay, Katerina, Georgios, Keith, Brian, Barbara, David, Elizabeth, Zora

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military; all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. **

Departed: Andrew, Zorka, Bosko, Mitra, Dusan, Petar Pero, Nedeljko, Shan, Amy, Justin, Maria, Louis, Edward, Ida, Helen, George, Stephen, Gloria, Mark

Readings for the Week of August 2, 2026

8/2: 1 Corinthians 3:9–17; Matthew 14:22–34

8/3: 1 Corinthians 15:12–19; Matthew 21:18–22

8/4: 1 Corinthians 15:29–38; Matthew 21:23–27

8/5: 1 Corinthians 16:4–12; Matthew 21:28–32

8/6: 2 Peter 1:10–19; Matthew 17:1–9

8/7: 2 Corinthians 1:12–20; Matthew 22:23–33

8/8: Romans 15:30–33; Matthew 17:24–18:4