Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 7, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on October 4, 2021: The Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheus of Athens

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 4, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheus of Athens.

Today's prescribed readings are Galatians 4:28-5:10 and Luke 6:24-30.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, October 6, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Prayer List for the Week of October 3, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Nancy, Issa, Geri Ann, Jamerion, Jaxson, Florentina, Mary, David, Michael, Aaron, Eve, Karen, Ioann, Elizabeth, Annastiina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun

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

For God’s protection: all those in the military

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. Anastasy, Fr. Leonid, Fr. Sergei, Theodore, George

Readings for the Week of October 3, 2021

10/3: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Luke 6:31-36

10/4: Galatians 4:28-5:10; Luke 6:24-30

10/5: Galatians 5:11-21; Luke 6:37-45

10/6: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16; John 20:19-31

10/7: Ephesians 1:1-9; Luke 7:17-30

10/8: Ephesians 1:7-17; Luke 7:31-35

10/9: 1 Corinthians 10:23-28; Luke 5:27-32

Words from the Saints -- September 30, 2021

"He who has genuinely renounced worldly things, and lovingly and sincerely serves his neighbor, is soon set free from every passion and made a partaker of God’s love and knowledge." --St. Maximus the Confessor

"In your struggle to acquire every virtue and to fulfill every commandment, always seek 'the good, acceptable and perfect will of God.'" --St. Mark the Ascetic

"Even the saints of God were at times overcome with diabolical despair and despondency. What, therefore, can we sinners expect? O, the enemy often wounds us with the wrath, humiliation, and cruel despondency of the heart! We must continually turn to God and be every moment with Him, lest we be besieged by the wrath and despondency of the enemy... My life is Christ, the Beloved of all." --St. John of Kronstadt

"What I see around me would drive me insane if I did not know that no matter what happens, God will have the last word." --St. Paisios of Mt. Athos

"Whoever does not want to know the will of God is mentally walking a path next to a cliff, and easily falls with any wind. If he is praised, he is proud. If he is rebuked he is angry. If he eats pleasant food, he is drawn into bodily passions. When he suffers he weeps. When he knows something, he wants to show that he knows. When he doesn't understand, he pretends to understand. When he is rich he puts on airs. When he is poor, he is a hypocrite. When he is full, he is bold. When he fasts he is vainglorious. When he is denounced he loves to argue, while he looks on those who forgive him as fools." --St. Mark the Ascetic

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 30, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on September 28, 2021: Our Venerable Father Chariton the Confessor; The Holy Prophet Baruch

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 28, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Chariton the Confessor and the Holy Prophet Baruch.

Today's prescribed readings are Galatians 2:21-3:7 and Luke 5:12-16.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 29, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on September 27, 2021: The Holy Martyr Callistratus and his 49 companions

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 27, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Callistratus and his 49 companions.

Today's prescribed readings are Galatians 2:11-16 and Luke 4:37-44.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 28, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Prayer List for the Week of September 26, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Nancy, Issa, Geri Ann, Jamerion, Jaxson, Florentina, Mary, David, Michael, Aaron, Eve, Karen, Ioann, Elizabeth, Annastiina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie

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

For God’s protection: all those in the military

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. Anastasy, Fr. Leonid, Fr. Sergei, Theodore, George

Readings for the Week of September 26, 2021

9/26: 2 Corinthians 1:21-2:4; Luke 5:1-11

9/27: Galatians 2:11-16; Luke 4:37-44

9/28: Galatians 2:21-3:7; Luke 5:12-16

9/29: Galatians 3:15-22; Luke 5:33-39

9/30: Galatians 3:23-4:5; Luke 6:12-19

10/1: Hebrews 9:1-7; Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28

10/2: 1 Corinthians 4:17-5:5; Luke 5:17-26

Typica Service on September 24, 2021: The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Thekla, the first woman martyr; The Holy New Martyr Peter the Aleut

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 24, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Thekla, the first woman martyr; and the Holy New Martyr Peter the Aleut.

Today's prescribed readings are Galatians 2:6-10 and Luke 4:22-30.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, September 27, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Words from the Saints -- September 23, 2021

"Blessed is the mind which, during prayer, is drawn neither to the material nor to possessions." --St. Nilus of Sinai

"To know God we have no need of riches. We need only love our neighbor and be lowly in spirit, sober, and obedient; and for these virtues the Lord allows us to know Him. Could anything in this world be more precious than this knowledge?" --St. Silouan of Mount Athos

"For Your sake we came into being, so that we might delight in the paradise which You have planted and in which You have placed us." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"A hypocrite is someone who teaches his neighbor something he makes no effort to do himself." --St. Poemen

"No one can heal my disease except He Who knows the depths of the heart." --St. Ephraim the Syrian

Typica Service on September 23, 2021: The Conception of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 23, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Conception of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John.

Today's prescribed readings are Galatians 4:22-27 and Luke 1:5-25.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 24, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 23, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on September 20, 2021: The Holy Great-Martyr Eustathius, his wife Theopiste, and their two sons Agapius and Theopistus

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 20, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great-Martyr Eustathius, his wife Theopiste, and their two sons Agapius and Theopistus.

Today's prescribed readings are 2 Corinthians 12:10-19 and Luke 3:19-22.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, September 222 at 7pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Readings for the Week of September 19, 2021

9/19: Galatians 2:16-20; Mark 8:34-9:1

9/20: 2 Corinthians 12:10-19; Luke 3:19-22

9/21: 2 Corinthians 12:20-13:2; Luke 3:23-4:1

9/22: 2 Corinthians 13:3-13; Luke 4:1-15

9/23: Galatians 4:22-27; Luke 1:5-25

9/24: Galatians 2:6-10; Luke 4:22-30

9/25: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Luke 4:31-36

Prayer List for the Week of September 19, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Nancy, Issa, Geri Ann, Jamerion, Jaxson, Florentina, Mary, David, Michael, Aaron, Eve, Karen, Ioann, Elizabeth, Annastiina, Robert, Timothy, Diana

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

For God’s protection: all those in the military

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. Anastasy, Fr. Leonid, Fr. Sergei, Fr. Serhii, Paul, Catherine, Paul, Theodore, George

Typica Service on September 17, 2021: The Holy Martyr Sophia and her three daughters Faith, Hope and Love

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 17, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Sophia and her three daughters Faith, Hope and Love.

Today's prescribed readings are 2 Corinthians 11:5-21 and Mark 4:1-9.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, September 20, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service on September 16, 2021: The Holy Great Martyr Euphemia

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On September 16, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr Euphemia.

Today's prescribed readings are 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 and Mark 3:28-35.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, September 17, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Words from the Saints -- September 16, 2021

"There is faith 'that comes by hearing' (Romans 10:17) and there is faith that 'is the substance of things hoped for' (Hebrews 11:1)." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"The Lord wants us to love one another. Here is freedom: in love for God and neighbor. In this freedom, there is equality. In earthly orders, there may not be equality, but this is not important for the soul. Not everyone can be a king, not everyone a patriarch or a boss. But in any position it is possible to love God and to please Him, and only this is important. And whoever loves God more on earth will be in greater glory in His Kingdom." --St. Silouan of Mt. Athos

"God does not disdain prayers, but sometimes does not grant the desires expressed therein, specifically in order to have things come out better, in accordance with His Divine intent. What would happen if the All-knowing God completely fulfilled our wishes? I believe all human beings would eventually perish." --Elder Leo of Optina

"It is better to be consoled by your conscience alone, even if the whole world slanders you, than to be accused by your conscience, when the whole world heaps praises upon you." --St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

"Let no man's place, or dignity, or riches, puff him up; and let no man's low condition or poverty abase him. For the chief points are faith towards God, hope towards Christ, the enjoyment of those good things for which we look, and love towards God and our neighbor." --St. Ignatius of Antioch

"The devil tries to soil and defile every good thing a man would do by intermingling with it his own seeds in the form of self-esteem, presumption, complaint, and other things of this kind, so that what we do is not done for God alone, or with a glad heart. Abel offered a sacrifice to God of the fat and firstlings of his flock, while Cain offered gifts of the fruits of the earth, but not of the firstfruits; and that is why God looked with favor on Abel's sacrifices, but paid no attention to Cain's gifts (cf. Gen. 4:3-5). This shows us that it is possible to do something good in the wrong way - that is to say, to do it negligently, or scornfully, or else not for God's sake but for some other purpose; and for this reason it is unacceptable to God." --St. Symeon Metaphrastis