Scripture Readings
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Today’s commemorated feasts and saints
27th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 2. 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 .