Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 4, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on November 1, 2021: The Holy Unmercenaries & Wonderworkers Cosmas & Damian of Asia Minor & their mother, the nun Theodotia

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 1, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian of Asia Minor and their mother, the nun Theodotia.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 2:12-16 and Luke 11:29-33.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, November 3, at 6pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Prayer List for the Week of October 31, 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, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun, Natalie, Julia

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: Adi, Mary, Mircea, Michael, Cornelia

Readings for the Week of October 31, 2021

10/31: 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9; Luke 8:26-39

11/1: Philippians 2:12-16; Luke 11:29-33

11/2: Philippians 2:17-23; Luke 11:34-41

11/3: Philippians 2:24-30; Luke 11:42-46

11/4: Philippians 3:1-8; Luke 11:47-54

11/5: Philippians 3:8-19; Luke 12:2-12

11/6: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; Luke 9:1-6

Typica Service on October 29, 2021: The Holy Nun-Martyr Anastasia of Rome

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 29, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Nun-Martyr Anastasia of Rome.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 1:27-2:4 and Luke 11:23-26.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, November 1, 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 March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Words from the Saints -- October 28, 2021

"Whatever a man loves he inevitably clings to, and in order not to lose it he rejects everything that keeps him from it. So he who loves God cultivates pure prayer, driving out every passion that keeps him from it." --St. Maximos the Confessor

"No matter how just your words may be, you ruin everything when you speak with anger." --St. John Chrysostom

"Live without cares, judge no-one, vex no-one, and honor everyone." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"Let us strive to fulfill the commandments so that we may be freed from the passions; and let us struggle to grasp divine doctrine so that we may be found worthy of spiritual knowledge." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

Typica Service on October 28, 2021: The Holy Martyrs Terence and Neonilla and their children: Sarbilus, Photus, Theodulus, Hierax, Nitus, Vilus and Eunicius

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 28, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Terence and Neonilla and their children: Sarbilus, Photus, Theodulus, Hierax, Nitus, Vilus and Eunicius.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 1:20-27 and Luke 11:14-23.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 29, 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 March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 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 March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Typica Service on October 25, 2021: St. Tabitha the Almsgiver

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 25, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Tabitha the Almsgiver.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 1:1-7 and Luke 10:22-24.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, October 27, at 6pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Prayer List for the Week of October 24, 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, Ioann, Elizabeth, Annastiina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun, Natalie

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, Adi, Mary, Gerald, Marcella, David, Kathleen, Sean

Readings for the Week of October 24, 2021

10/24: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Luke 16:19-31

10/25: Philippians 1:1-7; Luke 10:22-24

10/26: 2 Timothy 2:1-10; John 15:17-16:2

10/27: Philippians 1:12-20; Luke 11:9-13

10/28: Philippians 1:20-27; Luke 11:14-23

10/29: Philippians 1:27-2:4; Luke 11:23-26

10:30: 1 Corinthians 15:58-16:3; Luke 8:16-21

Typica Service on October 22, 2021: The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 22, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 6:18-24 and Luke 10:1-15.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, October 25, 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 -- October 21, 2021

"The soul's disease is an evil disposition while its death is sin put into action." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"Where there is simplicity, there are a hundred Angels, but where there is cleverness--there are none." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"Every good comes providentially from God. However, it quietly leaves those who are ungrateful, unfeeling and idle." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"We ourselves aggravate our sorrows when we begin to complain." --St. Joseph of Optina

Typica Service on October 21, 2021: Our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 21, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 5:33-6:9 and Luke 9:49-56.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 22, 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, October 21, 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 18, 2021: The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 18, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke.

Today's prescribed readings are Colossians 4:5-9, 14, 18 and Luke 10:16-21.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, October 20, 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 17, 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, 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, Adi

Readings for the Week of October 17, 2021

10/17: 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 8:5-15

10/18: Colossians 4:5-9, 14, 18; Luke 10:16-21

10/19: Ephesians 5:20-26; Luke 9:23-27

10/20: Ephesians 5:25-33; Luke 9:44-50

10/21: Ephesians 5:33-6:9; Luke 9:49-56

10/22: Ephesians 6:18-24; Luke 10:1-15

10/23: Galatians 1:11-19; Matthew 13:53-58

Typica Service on October 15, 2021: The Holy Monk-Martyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 15, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Monk-Martyr Lucian, Presbyter of Antioch.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 4:17-25 and Luke 9:12-18.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, October 18, 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 -- October 14, 2021

"Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies." --St. Ambrose of Milan

"If the Holy Spirit is peace of soul, as He is said to be, and as He is in reality, and if anger is disturbance of heart, as it actually is and as it is said to be, then nothing so prevents His presence in us as anger." --St. John Climacus

"If you cannot be merciful, at least speak as though you are a sinner. If you are not a peacemaker, at least do not be a troublemaker. If you cannot be assiduous, at least in your thought be like a sluggard. If you are not victorious, do not exalt yourself over the vanquished. If you cannot close the mouth of a man who disparages his companion, at least refrain from joining him in this." --St. Isaac the Syrian

"It is a mistake to seek after human truth—seek only God’s truth." --St. Nikon of Optina

"The grace of charity is greater than the grace of resurrecting from the dead…No one is saved if he does not help others to be saved also." --St. John Chrysostom