Scripture Readings
Sunday, September 22, 2002
Today’s commemorated feasts and saints
13th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 4. Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinopè (117). Prophet Jonah (8th c. B.C.). St. Jonah the Presbyter (9th c.), father of Ss. Theophanes the Hymnographer and Theodore Graptus. Ven. Jonah, Abbot of Yashezérsk (1589-92). Martyr Phokas the Gardener, of Sinopè (ca. 320). St. Peter the Tax-collector (6th c.). "Hearer" Icon of the Mother of God.