Today's commemorated feasts and saints... Martyr Callinicus of Gangra in Asia Minor (3rd-4th c.). Ven. Constantine and Cosmas, Abbots of Kosinsk (Pskov—13th c.). Virgin Martyr Seraphima (Serapia) of Antioch (2nd c.). Martyr Theodota and her three sons in Bithynia (ca. 304). Martyr Michael (9th c.). Martyr Eustace of Mtskhet in Georgia (589).
Matthew 21:43-46 (Gospel)
43
Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it.
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And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.
45
Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they perceived that He was speaking of them.
46
But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they took Him for a prophet.
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