Scripture Readings
Sunday, April 30, 2017
- James 1:1-12
- James 1:13-27
- James 2:1-13
- Mark 16:9-20
- Acts 12:1-11
- Luke 5:1-11
- Acts 6:1-7
- Mark 15:43-16:8
Today’s commemorated feasts and saints
3rd SUNDAY OF PASCHA — Tone 2. Myrrhbearing Women. 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.