------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 1 October 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 2, October 12 Season : Annual Tune : Adam Verse of the Day: "Thou hast held me by my right hand and by Thy counsel Thou hast guided me ..." (Psalm 72:23) From the Matins' Psalm. LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: II Corinthians 4:5-5:11 "We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed ..." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 2:18-3:7 "For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully." Praxis: Acts 20:17-38 "But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus ..." Synexarion: + The arrival of Saint Severus, Patriarch of Antioch, to Egypt. He fled from the Chalcedonian king, and so disguised himself as a monk. Psalm: 106:32,41,42 "Let them exalt Him in the congregations of the people, and praise Him in the seat of the elders. The upright shall see and rejoice." Alleluia! Gospel: John 10:1-16 "... he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 3, October 13 Season : Annual Tune : Adam Verse of the Day: "Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: 'Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.'" (Luke 6:20) From the Vespers' Gospel. LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-4:22 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:1-14 "Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by constraint but willingly ..." Praxis: Acts 20:17-38 "... and how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house ..." Synexarion: + Repose of Saint Simon II, 51st Patriarch of Alexandria. + Martyrdom of Saint John, the soldier. Psalm: 72:23,24,28 "Thou hast held me by my right hand and by Thy counsel Thou hast guided me; and with glory hast Thou taken me to Thyself. But it is good to cleave unto God; that I may declare all Thy praises in the gates of the daughter of Sion." Alleluia! Gospel: John 10:1-16 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paai 4, October 14 Season : Annual Tune : Watus Fasting : Strict abstinence Verse of the Day: "Many are the tribulations of the righteous and the Lord shall deliver them out of them all." (Psalm 33:19) From the Vespers' Psalm. LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: II Corinthians 10:1-18 "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds ..." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 4:1-11 "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin ..." Praxis: Acts 12:25-13:12 "Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of Saint Bacchus, the friend of Saint Sergius. The two friends were accused by king Maximian. They were both tried and tortured by the tyrant Antiachus. After the death of Saint Bacchus, his body was cast in the river tied to heavy stones but it washed up on the bank. (This was revealed to two hermits; who found the body guarded by an eagle and a lion). Psalm: 96:11,12 "A light hath dawned forth for the righteous men and gladness for the upright of heart. Be glad in the Lord, O ye righteous, and give thanks for the rememberance of His Holiness." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 11:53-12:12 "Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 4 October 14 Season : Annual Tune : Watus Fasting : Strict abstinence Verse of the Day: "Many are the tribulations of the righteous and the Lord shall deliver them out of them all." (Psalm 33:19) From the Vespers' Psalm. LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: II Corinthians 10:1-18 "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds ..." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 4:1-11 "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin ..." Praxis: Acts 12:25-13:12 "Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of Saint Bacchus, the friend of Saint Sergius. The two friends were accused by king Maximian. They were both tried and tortured by the tyrant Antiachus. After the death of Saint Bacchus, his body was cast in the river tied to heavy stones but it washed up on the bank. (This was revealed to two hermits; who found the body guarded by an eagle and a lion). Psalm: 96:11,12 "A light hath dawned forth for the righteous men and gladness for the upright of heart. Be glad in the Lord, O ye righteous, and give thanks for the rememberance of His Holiness." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 11:53-12:12 "Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 5 October 15 Season : Annual Tune : Watus Verse of the day: "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsly for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad ..." (Matthew 5:11,12) From the Vespers' Gospel. LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-4:22 "But be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:1-14 "... being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away." Praxis: Acts 20:17-38 "But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus ..." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of Saint Paul, Patriarch of Constantinople. He tried to put down the Arians and so incurred the animosity of Emperor Constantius, who exiled him. Later, Saint Paul was beheaded by an Arian follower. Psalm: 72:23,24,28 "Thou hast held me by my right hand and by Thy counsel Thou hast guided me; and with glory hast Thou taken me to Thyself. But it is good to cleave unto God; that I may declare all Thy praises in the gates of the daughter of Sion." Alleluia! Gospel: John 10:1-16 "... he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 6 October 16 Season : Annual Tune : Watus Verse of the Day: "Assuredly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her." (Matthew 26:13) LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-21 "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light ..." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 3:5-14 "For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands ..." Praxis: Acts 21:5-14 "... and entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied." Synexarion: + Repose of Saint Hanna, mother of Samuel, the prophet. She was barren and made a vow that if the Lord gave her a male child, she would give him unto the Lord. After Samuel's birth, she gave him to the Lord. Psalm: 44:14,15 "The virgins that follow after her shall be brought unto the King; those near her shall be brought unto Thee. They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing; they shall be brought into the temple of the King." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 7, October 17 Season : Annual Tune : Watus Verse of the Day: "Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is." (Mark 13:33) From the Matins' Gospel. LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: I Corinthians 3:4-23 "Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:5-14 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." Praxis: Acts 18:24-19:6 "This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord ..." Synexarion: + Repose of Saint Paul of Tamouh (Thyme). He was an ascetic on the mount of Antinoe (Ansuna) who had a disciple named Ezekiel. He subjected his body to severe ascetism and was worthy to see our Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm: 36:30,31 "The mouth of the righteous shall meditate wisdom and his tongue shall speak of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart and his steps shall not be tripped." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 16:1-12 "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 8 October 18 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 9 October 19 Season : Annual Tune : Adam Verse of the Day: "Thy priests shall be clothed with righteousness and Thy saints shall rejoice ..." (Psalm 131:9) From the Vespers' Psalm. LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-4:22 "Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:1-14 "Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by constraint but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly ..." Praxis: Acts 20:17-38 "... and how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house ..." Synexarion: + Repose of Saint Eumenius, 7th Patriarch of Alexandria. He converted the pagans to the faith. + Eclipse of the sun in the year 958 A.M. + Repose of Saint Simon, the bishop. Psalm: 72:23,24,28 "Thou hast held me by my right hand and by Thy counsel Thou hast guided me; and with glory hast Thou taken me to Thyself. But it is good for me to cleave unto God; that I may declare all Thy praises in the gates of the daughter of Sion." Alleluia! Gospel: John 10:1-16 "And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 10 October 20 LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 "But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord" Catholic Epistle: I Peter 4:1-11 "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins" Praxis: Acts 12:25-13:12 "And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them they sent them away" Synexarion: + The martyrdom of St. Sergios who was a friend of St. Wakhes. Psalm: 16:10,11 "Light is shown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous and give thanks at the remembrance of his hloiness" Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 11:53-12:12 "But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than any sprrows" Note: Readings are the same as Baramhat 13th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 11 October 21 Theme of the day: Faith LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: Hebrew 11:17-27 "By faith he (Moses) forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the King: for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible" Catholic Epistle: 2 Peter 1:19-2:8 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation" Praxis: Acts 15:21-29 "Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ". Synexarion: + The commemoration of St James the patriarch of Antioch. + The commemoration of St. Pelageiah. + The commemoration of St. Rewais. Psalm: 99:6,7 "Moses and Aaron among His priests, and Samuel among them that call upon His Name. They called upon the Lord and He hearkened unto them, in a pillar of cloud He spoke unto them: they kept His testimonies, and the ordinance that He gave them." Alleluia! Gospel: Mathew 23:13-36 "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharises, Hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have ommitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done and not to leave the other undone." Note: Readings are the same as Baramhat 13th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 12 October 22 Verse of the day: "And He gave some, apostles;" Eph. 4:11 LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: Ephesians 4:11-19 "And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some evangelists; and some; pastors and teachers;" Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-12 "Of which salvation the prophets have equired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you" Praxis: Acts 5:12-18 "And by the hands of the apostels were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch." Synexarion: + The martyrdom of St. Mathew (Levi) the evangelist. + The commemoration of St. Dimetrios the first, the 12th Pope of Alexandria (Year 224). He established the rules followed today for fasting. + The commemoration of the Archeandel Michael (The 12th day of the coptic month). Psalm: 68:11-12 "The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it, kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 5:27-32 "And he (Mathew) left all, rose up and followed Him." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 13 October 23 LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:4-23 "Everyman's work shall be make manifest: for the day shall declare it, becauseit shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is." Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 5:5-14 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, wakelth about seeking whom he may devour. Whom resist stedfast in the faith knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your bretheren that are in the world". Praxis: Acts 18:24-19:6 "When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ" Synexarion: + The commemoration of St. Zakaria the monk who went to the desert when he was seven years old with his father. Psalm: 37:30,31 "The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his hear; none of his steps shall slide." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 16:1-12 "And I say unto you, make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may rexeive you into everlasting habitations." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paapi 14 October 24 Verse of the day:"For God sent not His son into the world to condem the world: but that the world through him be saved". John 3:17 LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: Titus 2:11-3:7 "Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify unto himself a peculiar people; zealous of good works." Catholic Epistle: 1 John 5:5-13 "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life and this life is His son." Praxis: Acts 8:26-39 "And Philip said, if thou believest with all thine heart thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God." Synexarion: + The commemoration of St. Philips one of the first seven deacons and one of the 70 apostels Psalm: 32:1,2 "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile." Alleluia! Gospel: John 3:1-21 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 15 October 25 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 16 October 26 Season : Annual Tune : Adam Verse of the Day: "And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was." (Hebrews 5:4) LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 4:14-5:14 "So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him: 'You are My Son, today I have begotten You." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 1:1-9 "... that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ." Praxis: Acts 12:1-24 "Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church." Synexarion: + Repose of Saint Agathon, 39th Patriarch of Alexandria. He used to wander about in a carpenter's dress during the daytime and in a priest's robe at night, preaching to the faithful. When he was chosen a Patriarch, he encountered numerous afflictions from the Moslem governer. + Repose of Saints Carpus, Apollos, and Peter. Psalm: 109:4,5,7 "Thoe Lord hath sworn and will not repent; Thou art a Priest forever after the order of Melchisedec; therefore shall He lift up the head." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19 "... and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 19 October 29 Season : Annual Verse of the day: "Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory." (2 Timothy 2:10) Pauline Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:3-15 "You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 3:8-15 "But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed." Praxis: Acts 27:42-28:6 "But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm." Synexarion: + Assembly of the Council of Antioch against Paul of Samosata. + Martyrs St. Theophilus and his wife. Psalm: 90:13,11 "Upon the asp and basilisk shalt Thou tread and thou shalt trample upon the lion and dragon. For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all Thy ways." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 10:21-24 "Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see..." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 20 October 30 Season : Annual Strict abstinence Verse of the day: "Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account." (Hebrews 13:17) Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-25 "Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct." Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 5:1-14 "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time..." Praxis: Acts 15:12-21 "Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles." Synexarion: + Repose of St. John Colobos (the Short). He was asked by Abba Ammoes (Amos) to plant a mere stick and water it. He obediently did so for three years before it took root and began to bear leaves; for which it came to be known as "The Tree of Obedience". St. John had to travel a distance of 12 miles twice a day to get water for the stick. Psalm: 131:9,10,1,2 "Thy priests shall be clothed with righteousness and Thy righteous shall rejoice for the sake of David Thy servant. Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness; how he made an oath unto the Lord, and vowed unto the God of Jacob." Alleluia! Gospel: Mark 9:33-41 "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 21 October 31 Season : Annual Verse of the day: "...esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward." (Hebrews 11:26) Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-27 "...choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin..." Catholic Epistle: 2 Peter 1:19-2:8 "...for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit." Praxis: Acts 15:21-29 "...men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Synexarion: + Commemoration of the Theotokos. + Repose of Joel, the prophet. He prophesied the dwelling of the Lord in Sion. + Translocation of the body of Lazarus to Constantinople. + Repose of St. Fereig (Tegi), 1405 A.D. Psalm: 98:6-7 "Moses and Aaron among His priests and Samuel among them that call upon His Name. They called upon the Lord and He hearkened unto them; in a pillar of cloud He spoke unto them." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 23:13-36 "But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 22 November 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 23 November 2 Season : Annual Tune : Adam Verse of the Day: "Thy priests shall be clothed with righteousness and Thy righteous shall rejoice ..." (Psalm 131:9) From the Matins' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 7:18-8:13 "For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than heavens." Catholic Epistle: III John 1:1-15 "Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers ..." Praxis: Acts 15:36-16:5 "Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing." Synexarion: + Repose of Saint Yoysab (Joseph), 52nd Patriarch of Alexandria. + Martyrdom of Saint Dionisius (Dennis), bishop of Corinth. Psalm: 98:6,7 "Moses and Aaron among His priests and Samuel among them that call upon His Name. They called upon the Lord and He hearkened unto them; in a pillar of cloud He spoke unto them." Alleluia! Gospel: John 16:20-33 "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 24 November 3 Season : Annual Tune : Adam Verse of the Day: "...Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you rule over many things." (Matthew 25:23) From the Vespers' Gospel. Pauline Epistle: Philippians 3:20-4:9 "Who shall change our vile body, that it might be fashioned like unto his glorious body..." Catholic Epistle: James 5:9-20 "Behold we count them happy those who endure...Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms." Praxis: Acts 11:19-26 "Now, they who were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but the Jews only." Synexarion: + Repose of righteous St. Hillarion the hermit. + Martyrdom of Sts. Pavlos, Longinus and Dina. Psalm: 33:19, 67:3 "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God. Yea, let them exceedingly rejoice." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 12:32-44 "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 25 November 4 Season : Annual Tune : Watos Verse of the Day: "But the Lord upholds the righteous. The Lord knows the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever." (Psalm 36:17) From the Matins' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: I Corinthians 3:4-23 "For no man can lay any other foundation than that which is already laid, Jesus Christ." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:5-14 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time." Praxis: Acts 18:24-19:6 "And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in scriptures came to Ephesus." Synexarion: + Repose of SS. Apollos and abib the ascetics. Psalm: 36:30,31 "The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgement. The law of God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 16:1-12 "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust is the least is unjust also in much." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 26 November 5 Season : Annual Tune : Watos Verse of the Day: "...in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because, your names are written in heaven." (Matthew 10:20) From the Liturgy's' Gospel. Pauline Epistle: II Corinthians 11:16-12:12 "...in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 1:25-2:10 "You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." Praxis: Acts 6:1-7:2 "...and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parnenas, and Nicolas..." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of St. Timon, one of the seventy apostles. He accompanied the Lord until his ascension. Later he was elected to serve among the seven deacons. Afterwards, the apostles laid their hands upon him and ordained him a bishop for the city of Pisra. + Martyrdom of the seven martyrs in the Mount of Anthony. Psalm: 21:3,5 "For thou reachest him with the blessings of goodness, thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. His glory is great in thy salvation: honor and majesty hast thou laid upon him." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 10:1-20 "And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord even the devils are subject unto us through your name." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 27 November 6 Season : Annual Tune : Watos Verse of the Day: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) From the Liturgy's' Gospel. Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-31 "By faith Moses, when he came of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt:" Catholic Epistle: James 1:12-21 "Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised them that love Him." Praxis: Acts 19:11-20 "So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of St. Makarius Edko's bishop. He was kicked and killed by the Roman Emperor's messenger following the Council of Chalcedonia. Psalm: 1:1 "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 4:23-5:16 "Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad for great is your reward in heaven; for they so persecuted the prophets that were before you." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 28 November 7 Season : Annual Tune : Watos Verse of the Day: "Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea let them exceedingly rejoice." (Psalm 67:3) From the Matins' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: II Corinthians 10:1-18 "But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord. For not he that commends himself is approved, but he whom the Lord commends." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 4:1-10 "But the end of all things is at hand: be therefore, sober, and watch in prayer." Praxis: Acts 12:25-13:12 "As they served the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of SS. Murkianus and Murcurius. Psalm: 44:3 "Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 12:9-23 "A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoking flax he shall not quench, till he sends forth judgement unto victory." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 29 November 8 Season : 29th of the Coptic Month. Tune : Jubilant Theme of the Day: Jesus Christ the Son of God who appeared in the flesh. Verse of the Day: "... you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest ..." (Luke 1:31) From the Liturgy's Gospel. VESPERS: ________ Psalm: 143:5,7 "O Lord, bow the heavens and come down; touch the mountains and they shall smoke. Send forth Thy hand on high; rescue and deliver me." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 7:36-50 "Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much." MATINS: _______ Psalm: 71:5,6 "He shall come down like reain upon a fleece and like raindrops that fall upon the earth. In His days shall righteousness dawn forth an abundance of peace." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 11:20-28 "'Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!' But He said, 'More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!'" LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: Romans 3:1-31 "But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets ..." Catholic Epistle: I John 1:1-2:6 "... the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us ..." Praxis: Acts 7:23-34 "And when forty years had passed, an Angel of the Lord appeared to Him in a flame of fire in a bush, in the wilderness of Mount Sinai." Synexarion: + Commemoration of the Annunciation, Nativity, and Resurrection. + Martyrdom of Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica. He was a noble citizen of Thessalonica denounced as a Christian before the Emperor Maxemian. The Emperor ordered the Saint to wrestle a giant. With the sign of the Cross, he defeated him. This grieved the Emperor and he ordered the Saint to be slain. Psalm: 44:13 "Hearken, O daughter, and see; and incline thine ear and forget thine own people and thy father's house for the King has greatly desired thy beauty; for He Himself is thy Lord." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paapi 30 November 9 Season : Annual Tune : Adam Verse of the Day: "I have preached Thy righteousness in the great congregation; I will not refrain my lips ..." (Psalm 39:9) From the Vespers' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-4:18 "Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:1-14 "She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son." Praxis: Acts 15:36-16:5 "Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus ..." Synexarion: + Consecration of the Church of Saint Mark, the Evangelist and the appearance of his head. + Repose of Saint Abraham, the solitary. He was a disciple of Saint Pachomius. He lived three years in a Pachomian monastery and then obtained permission to live as a solitary. He was a hermit for 16 years. Psalm: 95:1,2 "Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth. Sing to the Lord; bless His Name. Proclaim His salvation from day to day." Alleluia! Gospel: Mark 1:1-11 "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the LORD, make His paths straight.'" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------