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.).