Scripture Readings
Thursday, December 9, 1999
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 .