Scripture Readings

• Composite 8 - Isaiah 40, 41, 45, 48, 54
• Composite 9 - Malachi 3, 4
• Composite 3 - Wisdom 4, 5
• Luke 7:17-30
• 2 Corinthians 4:6-15
• Matthew 11:2-15
• Acts 1:1-12
• Luke 24:36-53

Today’s commemorated feasts and saints

The Ascension of our Lord. Third Finding of the Honorable Head of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John (ca. 850). Hieromartyr Therapon, Bishop of Cyprus (14th c.). Hieromartyr Urban, Pope of Rome (230).