Today's commemorated feasts and saints... Martyr Galacteon and his wife, Epistemis, at Emesa (3rd c.). Repose of St. Jonah, Archbishop of Novgorod (1470). Apostles Patrobus, Hermes, Linus, Gaius, and Philologus, of the Seventy (1st c.). St. Gregory, Archbishop of Alexandria (9th c.).
Colossians 4:2-9 (Epistle)
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Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
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meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,
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that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
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Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
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Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
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Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
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with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.
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