Scripture Readings
Sunday, December 9, 1984
Today’s commemorated feasts and saints
26th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 1. Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos by Saint Anna. Prophetess Anna (Hannah), mother of the Prophet Samuel (ca. 1100 B.C.). St. Sophronius, Archbishop of Cyprus (6th c.). St. Stephen the “New Light” of Constantinople (10th c.). “Unexpected Joy” Icon of the Mother of God .