Typica Livestream – Friday, May 16, 2025

Christ is Risen!

We warmly welcome you and thank you for joining us in prayer during our Typica livestream on this blessed Friday, May 16, 2025. Whether you are a regular participant or joining us for the first time, we are grateful for your presence and for lifting your hearts with ours in worship.

Saints Commemorated Today

On this day, the Orthodox Church commemorates several saints, including:

• St. Theodore the Sanctified, disciple of St. Pachomius the Great

• St. Alexander, Archbishop of Jerusalem

• St. Brendan the Navigator, Abbot of Clonfert

• New Martyr Nicholas of Metsovo in Epirus

• St. George of Mitylene, Bishop and Wonderworker

May their holy prayers strengthen and inspire us on our journey toward Christ.

Today's Scripture Readings

The prescribed readings for Friday, May 16 are:

• Acts 10:44–11:10 – The Holy Spirit falls upon the Gentiles, confirming God’s call to all peoples.

• John 8:21–30 – Jesus foretells His departure and speaks of His relationship with the Father.

Let these readings encourage us to live with faith and discernment, knowing Christ is ever present, even when misunderstood by the world.

Next Livestream

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Our next livestream will be on Monday, May 19 at 8:00 AM Eastern. We hope you’ll join us again as we continue to grow in prayer, scripture, and the life of the Church.

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Thank you again for praying with us today. May the peace of Christ and the prayers of His saints uphold you always.

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Words from the Saints -- May 15, 2025

"God has granted us existence - the greatest gift of His goodness, and after we had fallen away from Him, from life into death, He gave us for our regeneration, to bring us back to life, His Son. How small in proportion are all the other gifts which we ask of Him in prayer, and how easy it is for Him to give them to us at the first word of true faith, if they are really necessary for us! Therefore it is perfectly unpardonable in us if we still doubt that we shall obtain what we ask of God in prayer. The Lord said plainly: 'Ask, and it shall be given you.' (Matthew 7:7)." --St. John of Kronstadt

"It is good that we make God's mercy known to all and speak to those close to us of the compassion and inexpressible bounty He has shown us." --St. Symeon the New Theologian

"He who does not make his will agree with God is tripped up by his own schemes and falls into the hands of his enemies." --St. Mark the Ascetic

Vespers Livestream – Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Christ is Risen!

We warmly welcome you and thank you for joining us in prayer during our livestreamed Vespers service this evening, Wednesday, May 14. It is a blessing to pray together with faithful from around the world as we lift up our hearts in prayer and thanksgiving to God.

As we prepare for the next liturgical day in the life of the Orthodox Church, we also remember the saints commemorated on Thursday, May 15, including:

• Saint Pachomius the Great, founder of communal monasticism in Egypt

• Saint Achillius, Bishop of Larissa, known for his steadfast defense of Orthodoxy at the First Ecumenical Council

• Saint Barbarus the Myrrh-gusher, a former soldier who became a fervent Christian martyr

• And other righteous men and women whose lives inspire us to walk in faith, humility, and love.

May their prayers strengthen us as we continue on our journey with Christ.

📅 Our next livestreamed service will be on Friday, May 16 at 8:00am Eastern Time. We invite you to join us once again in prayer and reflection as we greet the new day with the praises of God.

To learn more about our ministry to the elderly, the sick, and the forgotten in Northeast Ohio—and to access service booklets, devotionals, and past livestreams—please visit stpanteleimon.com.

Let us continue to walk in the light of the Risen Christ, united in love and faith.

In Christ,
St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach

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Typica Livestream – Monday, May 12

Christ is Risen!

We warmly welcome you and thank you for praying with us during our Typica service livestream on this blessed Monday, May 12. Whether you joined us from near or far, your presence in prayer strengthens our fellowship in Christ and glorifies His holy name.

Saints Commemorated Today

On this day, the Orthodox Church commemorates:

• Saint Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus (403)

• Saint Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople (740)

We give thanks for the witness of these saints and ask for their intercessions as we continue our spiritual journey.

Daily Scripture Readings

The prescribed readings for today’s Typica service are:

• Acts 10:1–16 – The vision of St. Peter and the call to preach to the Gentiles

• John 6:56–69 – Christ speaks of eating His flesh and drinking His blood, and Peter’s confession of faith

These powerful readings remind us of the transformative call of Christ and our communion with Him in faith and truth.

Join Us for Our Next Livestream

Please mark your calendars and join us again for our next livestream on:

📅 Wednesday, May 14
🕡 6:30 PM Eastern Time
📍 Streaming live from St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach

We look forward to lifting our hearts and voices together again in prayer and worship.

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Prayer List for the Week of May 11, 2025

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph, Fr. Theodore, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Jennifer, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Ilarion, Rita, Kathleen, Elena, William, Andrew, Nestor, Richard, Anna, Tikhon, Michelle, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Lillian, Michael, Marihiam, Alexandra, Norma, Heather, Daria, Vera, Ava, Petros, Dionisia, Labrini, Michelle, Christopher, Joan, Jeff, Stephen, Tomas, Kim, Ola, Jaime, María, Gonzalo, Isabel, Alberto, Juan, Paloma, Benjamín, Roberto, Andrea, Julieta, Martha, Jorge, Carolina, Cynthia, Constantin, Edward, Gloria, Martha, Amanda

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: Alexander, Bruce

Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Pascha: The Healing of the Paralytic

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

On this Fourth Sunday of Pascha, the Church calls us to contemplate the Gospel account of the healing of the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1–15). For thirty-eight long years, this man lay helpless, waiting for someone—anyone—to help him into the waters when they were stirred. But none came. Until Christ.

The words of the paralytic ring out with aching loneliness: “Sir, I have no man…” In those few words, we hear not just his personal sorrow, but the cry of all humanity burdened by suffering, sin, and isolation. In a world filled with people, he had no one. Yet, the Lord—God in the flesh—comes not only with healing but with presence. Where there was no man, God Himself becomes “the Man” who answers the cry of the heart.

This Gospel is a profound reminder that Christ meets us where we are: in our paralysis, our spiritual dryness, our weariness, our waiting. He asks a simple but piercing question: “Do you want to be made well?” It is a question not only of desire but of readiness. Are we prepared to rise from the old patterns of life? Are we ready to be changed—not just physically, but spiritually?

The healing of the paralytic is not merely a miracle of the body, but a call to transformation. “Rise, take up your bed, and walk,” Christ commands. And in obedience, the man is made whole. So too must we rise—from sin, despair, and apathy—and walk in the newness of life that the Risen Christ offers. The bed that once held the paralytic becomes the symbol of victory: he carries what once carried him.

As we continue in the joy of the Paschal season, let us remember that we are not alone in our struggles. Christ has come into our world, into our suffering, and He speaks healing into our lives. Let us be attentive to His voice, respond with faith, and walk boldly in the light of His Resurrection.

Kontakion of the Sunday of the Paralytic
"I am grievously paralyzed, O Lord, and I have no man to put me into the healing pool. But as You are compassionate, heal me, O Savior, that I may cry out to You: Glory to You!"

Readings for the Week of May 11, 2025

5/11: Acts 9:32-42; John 5:1-15

5/12: Acts 10:1-16; John 6:56-69

5/13: Acts 10:21-33; John 7:1-13

5/14: Acts 14:6-18; John 7:14-30

5/15: Acts 10:34-43; John 8:12-20

5/16: Acts 10:44-11:10; John 8:21-30

5/17: Acts 12:1-11; John 8:31-42

Typica on May 9, 2025

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

On May 9, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Prophet Isaiah and the Holy Great Martyr Christopher.

The prescribed readings are Acts 8:40-9:19 and John 6:48-54.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, May 12, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- May 8, 2025

"Just like a shadow follows a body, so does temptation follow good deeds — for no one will enter the Kingdom of Heaven without temptation. Thus, endure without anxiety and pray — the good Lord will reward you for your diligence and patience." --St. Dorotheos of Gaza

"When you pray to God in time of temptation do not say, 'Take this or that away from me', but pray like this: 'O Jesus Christ, sovereign Master, help me and do not let me sin against You...'" --Abba Isaiah

"Do not think that you have a right to complain when your prayers are not answered. God fulfills your desires in a manner that you do not know." --St. Nektarios the Wonderworker

"If we knew at what time we were to depart from this world, we would be able to select a season for pleasure and another for repentance. But God, who has promised pardon to every repentant sinner, has not promised us tomorrow. Therefore we must always dread the final day, which we can never foresee. This very day is a day of truce, a day for conversion. And yet we refuse to cry over the evil we have done! Not only do we not weep for the sins we have committed, we even add to them... If we are, in fact, now occupied in good deeds, we should not attribute the strength with which we are doing them to ourselves. We must not count on ourselves, because even if we know what kind of person we are today, we do not know what we will be tomorrow. Nobody must rejoice in the security of their own good deeds. As long as we are still experiencing the uncertainties of this life, we do not know what end may follow...we must not trust in our own virtues." --St. Gregory the Great

Vespers on May 7, 2025

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

On May 8, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy, Glorious, & All-Praised Apostle John the Evangelist and Theologian.

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Typica on May 5, 2025

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

On May 5, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Virgin Martyr Irene.

The prescribed readings are Acts 6:8-7:5, 47-60 and John 4:46-54.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of May 4, 2025

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph, Fr. Theodore, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Jennifer, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Ilarion, Rita, Kathleen, Elena, William, Andrew, Nestor, Richard, Anna, Tikhon, Michelle, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Lillian, Michael, Marihiam, Alexandra, Norma, Heather, Daria, Vera, Ava, Petros, Dionisia, Labrini, Michelle, Christopher, Joan, Jeff, Stephen, Tomas, Kim, Ola, Jaime, María, Gonzalo, Isabel, Alberto, Juan, Paloma, Benjamín, Roberto, Andrea, Julieta, Martha, Jorge, Carolina, Cynthia, Constantin, Edward, Gloria, Martha. Amanda

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: Alexander, Bruce, Helen, George

The Third Sunday of Pascha: Honoring the Myrrh-Bearing Women and St. Joseph of Arimathea

“The noble Joseph, when he had taken down Thy most pure Body from the tree…”

As we continue to bask in the radiant joy of the Resurrection, the Holy Church invites us on the Third Sunday of Pascha to contemplate the courage, love, and devotion of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women, as well as St. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus—figures whose quiet faithfulness bore witness to the mystery of Christ's Passion and Resurrection.

A Gospel of Courage and Love

The Gospel reading for this Sunday comes from Mark 15:43–16:8, which recounts how Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the Sanhedrin and a secret disciple of Christ, went boldly to Pilate to ask for the Body of Jesus. This act alone was dangerous, risking both his reputation and safety. We then read of the Myrrh-Bearing Women—Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, Salome, Joanna, and others—who came to the tomb early on the first day of the week, bringing myrrh to anoint His body.

“And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here.’” — Mark 16:5-6

Though the Apostles had scattered in fear, these faithful women stood by the Cross and journeyed to the tomb while it was still dark. Their actions remind us that love casts out fear (cf. 1 John 4:18) and that true discipleship often takes quiet, steadfast form.

The Hymnology of the Day

The Church’s hymnography exalts these saints with deep reverence and poetic beauty. The Apolytikion (Troparion) for the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women proclaims:

"The noble Joseph, when he had taken down Thy most pure Body from the tree, wrapped it in fine linen and anointed it with spices, and placed it in a new tomb. But Thou didst rise on the third day, O Lord, granting the world great mercy."

Another hymn extols the bravery of the women:

"The angel came to the myrrh-bearing women at the tomb and said: 'Myrrh is fitting for the dead, but Christ has shown Himself a stranger to corruption! So proclaim: The Lord is risen, granting the world great mercy!'"

These hymns do not merely recall history; they invite us into active participation—to imitate the boldness of Joseph, the devotion of the women, and the unshakeable hope in the risen Christ.

Words from the Saints

Saint Gregory the Theologian reminds us of the paradox of strength found in gentleness:

“They [the Myrrh-Bearing Women] came, seeking the dead, and found the Living; they came mourning, and returned rejoicing… They were the first to see the Resurrection, apostles to the Apostles.”

Saint John Chrysostom praises Joseph for his bravery:

“When even the disciples had fled, this man went in and was very bold… He exposed himself to death, taking the risk for what he loved.”

Their example shows that resurrectional faith is not passive. It is courageous and sacrificial. It risks everything for the sake of Christ.

A Lesson for Us Today

In honoring the Myrrh-Bearers and St. Joseph of Arimathea, we are reminded that the call to discipleship is often quiet, humble, and hidden. Yet in their simplicity, these saints became the first proclaimers of the greatest truth in human history: Christ is Risen!

In a world still marked by fear, confusion, and the sting of death, the Church raises up their memory to show us that love—steadfast and fearless—finds Christ, even at the tomb.

Let us ask their intercessions today, that we too may walk with faith and devotion in the light of the Resurrection.

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

Readings for the Week of May 4, 2025

5/4: Acts 6:1-7; Mark 15:43-16:8

5/5: Acts 6:8-7:5, 47-60; John 4:46-54

5/6: Acts 8:5-17; John 6:27-33

5/7: Acts 8:18-25; John 6:35-39

5/8: Acts 8:26-39; John 6:40-44

5/9: Acts 8:40-9:19; John 6:48-54

5/10: Acts 9:19-31; John 15:17-16:2

Typica on May 2, 2025

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

On May 2, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Translation of the Relics of St Athanasius the Great and of Ss Boris and Gleb.

The prescribed readings are Acts 5:1-11 and John 5:30-6:2.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, May 5, at 8:00am (Eastern). ***

Words from the Saints -- May 1, 2025

"Many have fought in various ways against circumstances; but without prayer and repentance no one has escaped evil." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"If someone shuts a snake and a scorpion up in a bottle, in time, they will be completely destroyed. So it is with evil thoughts: they are suggested by the demons; they disappear through patience." --St. Poemen

"A wise man is one who accepts advice, especially that of a spiritual father counseling him in accordance with the will of God." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"Every sin is a war against God. But - O infinite gift of God's love to men! - When we had fallen so low by having sinned against the Creator, when we had fallen from life into death, by turning away from God, our Life; when we had corrupted ourselves by sins, and when everlasting death threatened us - God sent upon earth the Redeemer of the World, His own Only-begotten Son, in flesh like ours, to suffer for our offenses and thus cleanse us from sins, through repentance and faith in Him, and bring us again to His Father, from Whom we had fallen away. Let us value this, God's greatest benefit to us, and let us not 'neglect so great a salvation'! Let us constantly remember our sinful corruption, and the means of grace offered by the Church for our regeneration." --St. John of Kronstadt

Vespers on April 30, 2025

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

On May 1, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Prophet Jeremiah. .

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Typica on April 28, 2025

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

On April 28, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Nine Holy Martyrs of Cyzicos.

The prescribed readings are Acts 3:19-26 and John 2:1-11.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, April 30, at 6:30pm (Eastern). ***

Prayer List for the Week of April 27, 2025

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph, Fr. Theodore, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Danielle, Walter, Andrew, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Jennifer, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, George, Carol, Andrew, Jodi, Ilarion, Rita, Kathleen, Elena, William, Andrew, Nestor, Richard, Anna, Tikhon, Michelle, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Lillian, Michael, Marihiam, Alexandra, Norma, Heather, Daria, Vera, Ava, Petros, Dionisia, Labrini, Michelle, Christopher, Joan, Jeff, Stephen, Tomas, Kim, Ola, Jaime, María, Gonzalo, Isabel, Alberto, Juan, Paloma, Benjamín, Roberto, Andrea, Julieta, Martha, Jorge, Carolina, Cynthia, Constantin, Edward, Gloria, Martha

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: Alexander, Bruce, John, Julia, Gerald, Marcella

The Second Sunday of Pascha: St. Thomas Sunday

St. Thomas Sunday, celebrated on the second Sunday of Pascha, holds a profound and encouraging message for Orthodox Christians. Also known as Antipascha, this day commemorates the Risen Christ's appearance to the Apostle Thomas and the deepening of faith through encounter and revelation.

The Gospel reading for this day (John 20:19-31) recounts how the Apostle Thomas, absent during Christ's first appearance to the disciples, expressed doubt about the Resurrection. "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe" (John 20:25). Eight days later, Christ appears again, offering Thomas the evidence he sought. In response, Thomas proclaims with conviction: "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28). Through this encounter, Christ blesses not only Thomas but all who believe without seeing: "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed" (John 20:29).

This Sunday reminds us that faith is not a static condition but a dynamic relationship with the Risen Lord. Thomas's journey from doubt to belief mirrors the spiritual struggles many face. His honest questioning was met not with condemnation but with the compassionate invitation of Christ to "come and see." This encounter reveals that Christ meets us where we are, drawing us closer through His mercy and love.

In the life of the Church, St. Thomas Sunday also initiates the continuation of Paschal joy. The bright vestments, the chanting of "Christ is Risen," and the Paschal greeting continue to resound, reminding us that the Resurrection is not an isolated event but an enduring reality. This day is a call to experience the living Christ and to carry the light of Pascha into the world.

Moreover, St. Thomas is a model for those who seek truth. His doubt led to one of the clearest confessions of Christ's divinity in the Gospels. For us, his story encourages a sincere and open-hearted pursuit of faith, trusting that Christ will reveal Himself in our lives.

As we celebrate St. Thomas Sunday, let us embrace both the joy and the challenge of faith. May we echo Thomas's confession, proclaiming with our lives: "My Lord and my God!" and remain steadfast in the hope and promise of the Risen Christ.