Scripture Readings

Friday, June 24, 2005

Today’s commemorated feasts and saints

Afterfeast of Pentecost. Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John. Ven. Anthony, Abbot of Dymsk (Novgorod—1224). Righteous Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi (Novgorod—1566-69). Seven Martyred Brothers: Orentius, Pharnacius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus, and Longinus, in Georgia (4th c.).