Scripture Readings

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Today’s commemorated feasts and saints

Great and Holy Saturday. Holy Apostle James (Jacob), the brother of St. John the Theologian (44 A.D.). Uncovering of the Relics of St. Nikḗtas, Bishop of Novgorod (1558). St. Donatus, Bishop of Euroea in Epirus (ca. 387). Uncovering of the Relics of St. Basil, Bishop of Amasea (4th c.). Martyr Maximus of Ephesus. St. Ignátii (Ignatius) Brianchaninov, Bishop of the Caucasus and Stavropol (1867). The “PASSION” Icon of the Mother of God. (Note: The service for St James is transferred to May 5.)