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 18:22-28
• John 12:36-47

Today’s commemorated feasts and saints

Leavetaking of Pascha — Forefeast of the Ascension. 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).