Orthodox Church of the Mother of God

Readings:

• Genesis 17:15-17, 19; 18:11-14; 21:1-8 (Vespers, 1st Reading)
• Judges 13:2-8, 13-14, 17-18, 21 (Vespers, 2nd Reading)
• Isaiah 40, 41, 45, 48, 54 (Vespers, 3rd Reading)
• Luke 1:24-25,57-68,76,80 (Matins Gospel)
• Romans 13:11-14:4 (Epistle, Forerunner)
• Luke 1:24-25, 57-68, 76, 80 (Gospel, Forerunner)

Psalter:

• Kathisma 19, Kathisma 20 (Matins)
• Kathisma 18 (Vespers)

On this day the Church remembers:

• Nativity of Forerunner John
• Righteous John the Youth of Meniugi, Novgorod
• Righteous James the Youth of Meniugi, Novgorod
• Martyr Orentius, one of the seven martyred brothers in Georgia
• Martyr Pharnacius, one of the seven martyred brothers in Georgia
• Martyr Eros, one of the seven martyred brothers in Georgia
• Martyr Firmus, one of the seven martyred brothers in Georgia
• Martyr Firminus, one of the seven martyred brothers in Georgia
• Martyr Cyriacus, one of the seven martyred brothers in Georgia
• Martyr Longinus, one of the seven martyred brothers in Georgia
• Venerable Anthony the Abbot of Dymsk, Novgorod
• St Athanasius Parios

Hymns:

• Nativity of Forerunner John

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