Scripture Readings
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Today’s commemorated feasts and saints
8th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 7. Afterfeast of the Dormition. Martyrs Florus and Laurus of Illyria (2nd c.). Martyrs Hermes, Serapion and Polyænus, of Rome (2nd c.). Hieromartyr Emilian and with him Martyrs Hilarion, Dionysius, and Hermippus (4th c.). Ss. John (674) and George (683), Patriarchs of Constantinople. Ven. Macarius, Monk. Repose of Ven. John, Abbot of Rila (946). Ven. Sophronius of St. Anne’s Skete (Mt. Athos). Ven. Arsenios of Paros (1877).