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Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

Luke 24:36-53
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2
Matthew 25:31-46
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Sunday of Meatfare of the Last Judgment
Sunday of Meatfare of the Last Judgment

Today’s Gospel reading is Matthew 25:31-46, the parable of the Last Judgment. It reminds us that while trusting in Christ’s love and mercy, we must not forget His righteous judgment when He comes again in glory. If our hearts remain hardened and unrepentant, we should not expect the…

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Troparion & Kontakion
The Holy Hieromartyrs of Cherson: Basil, Ephraim, Capito, Eugene, Aetherius, Elpidius, and Agathodorus
The Holy Hieromartyrs of Cherson: Basil, Ephraim, Capito, Eugene, Aetherius, Elpidius, and Agathodorus

The Hieromartyrs Basil, Ephraim, Eugene, Elpidius, Agathodorus, Aetherius, and Capiton carried the Gospel of Christ into the North Black Sea region from the Danube to the Dniper, including the Crimea. They were bishops of Cherson at different times during the fourth century, and they sealed their…

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Venerable Paul the Simple, disciple of Venerable Anthony the Great
Venerable Paul the Simple, disciple of Venerable Anthony the Great

Saint Paul the Simple of Egypt also lived in the fourth century and was called the Simple for his simplicity of heart and gentleness. He had been married, but when he discovered his wife’s infidelity, he left her and went into the desert to Saint Anthony the Great (January 17). Paul was…

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Saint Paul the Confessor, Bishop of Plousias in Bithynia

Saint Paul the Confessor was bishop of the city of Plousias (in the province of Bithynia in Asia Minor) at a time when the iconoclasts raged against the Church of Christ. His zealous defense of the holy icons was based on Holy Scripture. Saint Paul was subjected to harassment and persecution…

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Saint Emilian of Rome

Saint Emilian of Italy (in the world Victorinus) was a Roman by birth, and until he was an old man, he led a sinful life. He finally repented, withdrew to a monastery, and became a monk with the name of Emilian. For the remainder of his days he humbly served God, astounding the brethren by his…

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Icon of the Mother of God “the Surety of sinners” of Odrino, Orlov
Icon of the Mother of God “the Surety of sinners” of Odrino, Orlov

The Icon of the Mother of God “Surety of Sinners” is known by this name because of the inscription on the icon: “I am the Surety of sinners for My Son Who has entrusted Me to hear them, and those who bring Me the joy of hearing them will receive eternal joy through Me.” The…

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Icon of the Mother of God “the Surety of sinners” in Moscow
Icon of the Mother of God “the Surety of sinners” in Moscow

The Icon of the Mother of God “Surety of Sinners” is known by this name because of the inscription on the icon: “I am the Surety of sinners for My Son Who has entrusted Me to hear them, and those who bring Me the joy of hearing them will receive eternal joy through Me.” The…

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Icon of the Mother of God “the Surety of sinners” of Rovensk
Icon of the Mother of God “the Surety of sinners” of Rovensk

This is one of the many copies of the famous “Surety of Sinners” Icon which are to be found in churches and in homes throughout Russia.

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