Scripture Readings

• Galatians 4:22-31
• Luke 8:16-21
• 1 Timothy 5:22-6:11
• Luke 21:5-7, 10-11, 20-24

Today’s commemorated feasts and saints

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 .