------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 1, 1709 A.M. December 10, 1992 A.D. Nativity Fast-Strict abstinence Koiahk tune Verse of the Day: "But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them..." (2 Timothy 3:14) Pauline Epistle: 2 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: 1 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: + St. Peter the Iberian, bishop of Gaza. He was an ascetic. During his first Eucharistic Celebration, the Holy Blood was overflowing Holy Body that it filled the paten to the brim. 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; to put my hope in the Lord; that I may declare all Thy praises in the gates of the daughter of Sion." Alleluia! Gospel: John 10:1-16 "And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 2, 1709 A.M. December 11, 1992 A.D. Nativity Fast-Strict abstinence Koiahk tune Verse of the Day: "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." (Luke 12:32) Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 11:32-12:2 "...who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions..." Catholic Epistle: James 5:9-20 "And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." 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: + St. Abba Hor. He was a hermit in the desert. He went to Alexandria and supplied the captives with water. While he was there, a child was kicked by a horse and was left dead. This saint, being a witness, was blamed for his death. But he picked up the dead child, hugged him, and after praying over him, the child regained his life. Psalm: 91:12,13 "The righteous man shall flourish like a palm tree and like a cedar in Lebanon shall he be multiplied. In the courts of our God they shall blossom forth. Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 12:32-44 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 3, 1709 A.M. December 12, 1992 A.D. Nativity Fast-Abstinence Koiahk tune Verse of the Day: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior." (Luke 1:46-47) Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-12 "...which had the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which were the golden pot that had the manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant..." Catholic Epistle: 2 John 1:1-13 "And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." Praxis: Acts 1:1-14 "For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist." Synexarion: + The entry of the most Holy Theotokos into the temple at Jerusalem. When she was three years old, she was offered in the temple by her parents Joachim and Anna and remained there until she turned twelve years old receiving bread from the hands of a divine angel. Psalm: 44:12,13 "And Him shall the daughters of Tyre worship with gifts; the rich among the people shall entreat Thy countenance. All the glory of the daughter of the King is from within; with gold-fringed garments is she arrayed; adorned in varied colors." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 12:32-44 "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 5, 1709 A.M. December 14, 1992 A.D. Season : Nativity Fast Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "...choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin..." (Hebrews 11:25) Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 11:17-27 "...esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward." 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 "For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath." Synexarion: + St. Nahum, the prophet. + Martyr St. Victor + Martyr St. Isidorus Psalm: 98:5-7 "Moses and Aaron among His priests and Samuel among them that call upon His Name; they called upon the Lord and He heard them. He spoke to them in a pillar of cloud." 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." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 6, 1709 A.M. December 15, 1992 A.D. Season : Nativity Fast Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" (2 Corinthians 4:17) Pauline Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:5-5:11 "We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 2:18-3:7 "For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps..." Praxis: Acts 20:17-38 "...serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews;" Synexarion: + St. Abraham, 62nd Patriarch of Alexandria. The saint had an argument with the Egyptian ruler and his Jewish minister over the verse: "If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, move hence and it shall move." After three days of fasting and prayers, the Patriarch and the Church, displaced the mount of Mukatam. Psalm: 106:32,41,42 "Let them exalt Him in the congregations of the people and praise Him in the seat of the elders. He maketh His kindred like a flock. The upright shall see and rejoice." Alleluia! Gospel: John 10:1-16 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 7, 1709 A.M. December 16, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koihak Watos Verse of the Day: "Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart" (Psalm 31:11) From the Vespers Psalm. Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-25 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:1-14 "Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed in humility. For God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble." Praxis: Acts 15:12-21 "that the residue of men might seek after the Lord." Synexarion: + Repose of St. Matthew the Poor who was a spirit filled abbot of the monastery of Mount Aswan. Psalm: 131:9,10&1,2 "Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thy anointed. Lord remember David and all his affliction: how he swore unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty one of Jacob." Alleluia! Gospel: Mark 9:33-41 "If any man desires to be first, let him be last of all, and servant to all." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 8, 1709 A.M. December 17, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koihak Watos Verse of the Day: "But the salvation of the righteous is of the lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him." (Psalm 36:39,40) From the Vespers Psalm. Pauline Epistle: II Corinthians 10:1-18 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;" Catholic Epistle: I Peter 4:1-11 "And above all things have fervent love (charity) among yourselves: for love covers the multitude of sins." Praxis: Acts 12:25-13:12 "And after they had fasted, and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away." Synexarion: + Repose of Abba Parclas the 13th of the patriarchs of Alexandria. + Martyrdom of Sts. Barbara and Juliana. + Martyrdom of Sts. Jesse and Theokla his sister at the hand of the governor of Alexandria. + Repose of St. Samuel the abbot of the Kalamon monastery. Psalm: 96:11,12 "Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 11:53-12:12 "But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are more valuable than many sparrows." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 9, 1709 A.M. December 18, 1992 A.D. Verse of the day: "Take, my bretheren, the prophets who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction and of patience." James 5:18 LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: Philippians 3:20-4:9 "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Catholic Epistle: James 5:9-20 "Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms." Praxis: Acts 11:19-26 "For he (Barnabas) was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord." Synexarion: + The commemoration of St. Poemen the confessor. Psalm: 34:19, 68:3 "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him of them all. But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 12:32-44 "Be ye therefore ready also: for the son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 10, 1709 A.M. December 19, 1992 A.D. Verse of the day: "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant withe the house of Israel and with the house of Judah" Hebrew 8:8 LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: Hebrew 7:18-8:13 "..saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their heart; and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people." Catholic Epistle: 3 John 1-15 "Behold, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God." Praxis: Acts 15:36-16:5 "And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily." Synexarion: + The commemoration of St Nicolas the Bishop of Myra. He is the real character in the St. Clause story. He was persecuted and improsined during the reign of Diocletian. 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 16:20-33 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, what soever ye shall ask the Father in my name, He will give you." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 12, 1709 A.M. December 21, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God." (1 Corinthians 3:19) Pauline Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:4-23 "So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase." Catholic Epistle: 1 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: + Commemoration of the Archangel Michael. + Repose of St. Hedra, bishop of Aswan. + St. John, the Confessor. + Assemble of a Council in Rome against the heresy of Novatus, the presbyter, who taught that the repentance of the lapsed and adulterous are not to be accepted by the Church. Psalm: 36:30,31 "The mouth of the righteous will meditate wisdom and his tongue will speak of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart and his steps shall not slide." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 16:1-12 "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 13, 1709 A.M. December 22, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." (James 1:4) Pauline Epistle: Romans 1:1-17 "... concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh..." Catholic Epistle: James 1:1-18 "But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind." Praxis: Acts 7:2-7 "But even when Abraham had no child, He promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his descendants after him." Synexarion: + Commemoration of the conception of St. Anna, the mother of the most holy Theotokos. + St. Barsanuphius, the first martyr of the Islamic Era. + St. Apracuous the ascetic + Consecration of the Church of St. Misael the pilgrim. Psalm: 101:13,16,17 "Thou shalt rise up and have pity upon Sion; for it is time to have compassion on her; yea, the time is come. For the Lord shall build up Sion and He shall be seen in His glory. He hath regarded the prayer of the humble." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 1:1-25 "But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kioahk 14, 1709 A.M. December 23, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Kioahkic Watos Verse of the Day: "Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their wheat and their wine increased. I will lay myself down in peace, and sleep: for thou Lord, only makest me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:7,8) From the Vespers' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: Romans 8:18-30 "For we know that the whole creation groans and travails together in pain until now." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 3:8-15 "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those that do evil." Praxis: Acts 19:23-41 "Moreover you see and hear, that not only in Ephesus, but almost throughout all of Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away much people, saying that there be no gods, which are made with hands." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of Sts. Behnam and Sarah his sister the children of the king of Persia. Their father killed them for their faith, and following that he himself believed. + Martyrdom of St. Christodolous. + Martyrdom of Sts. Simon El-Menoufy, Abba Hur, and Abba Minas the elder. + Martyrdom of St. Amonious the bishop of Esna. Psalm: 67:35,3 "O God thou art wonderful in thy holy places; the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God. Yea let them exceedingly rejoice." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 12:4-12 "And when they bring you unto the synagogues and before the magistrates, and powers take no thought of how or what thing you shall answer, or what you shall say: for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that hour what you ought to say." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kioahk 15, 1709 A.M. December 24, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Kioahkic Watos Verse of the Day: "I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works." (Psalm 72:28) From the Liturgy's Psalm. Pauline Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-4:22 "Yea, and all who live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 5:1-14 "And when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that fades not away." Praxis: Acts 20:17-38 "...serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations which befell me..." Synexarion: + Repose of St. Grigory the Armenian patriarch who was persecuted by the Tridanah the Armenian king. He was abandoned in a den for 15 years where he was sustained by God's abundant grace. The king became ill and was healed as a result of the saint's prayers which he offered after being released from his prison. Psalm: 72:23,24,28 "Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast held me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. But it is good for me to draw near to God." Alleluia! Gospel: John 10:1-16 "...and the sheep hear his voice: and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kioahk 16, 1709 A.M. December 25, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koiahk Watos Verse of the Day: "Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." Pauline Epistle: Galatians 1:1-19 "But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed." Catholic Epistle: James 1:1-12 "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials..." Praxis: Acts 15:13-21 "...so that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the Lord who does all these things." Synexarion: + The righteous Gideon, the Old Testament judge. God delivered Israel from the hands of the Midianites through Gideon and three hundred men. + Martyrs Sts. Harouadi, Annanias, and Khoozy from Akmim. + Consecration of the Church of St. James, the Persian (known as the sawn-assunder). Psalm: 75:5, 134:5 "And He raised up a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel; for I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods." Alleluia! Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 17, 1709 A.M. December 26, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koiahk Watos Verse of the Day: "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple." Pauline Epistle: 1 Corinthians 3:1-8 "Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor." Catholic Epistle: 2 Peter 1:1-11 "...by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." Praxis: Acts 15:13-29 "...so that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the Lord who does all these things." Synexarion: + Translocation of St. Luke the Stylite's holy relics. He was a Persian and served in the Roman army. He was converted to Christianity, became a monk, and practiced great mortifications. He dwelt on a pillar (Greek: stylus) for forty-five years. Psalm: 60:1-3 "Hearken, O God, unto my supplication; attend unto my prayer. On a rock hast Thou lifted me on high. Thou hast guided me; for Thou art become my hope; a tower of strength." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 14:25-35 "And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 19, 1709 A.M. December 28, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you." (John 16:22) Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 7:18-8:13 " For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices." Catholic Epistle: 3 John 1:1-15 " I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." Praxis: Acts 15:36:16:5 "And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem." Synexarion: + St. John, bishop of El-Borlos. He came from a rich family. He established a guest-house for the use of strangers and the sick. Later, he sold all he had, distributed them among the poor, and set out for the desert (Scetis). After becoming a bishop, he often times witnessed the heavenly hosts on the Altar. 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." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 20, 1709 A.M. December 29, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city..." (Matthew 23:34) 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 "We also have the prophetic word made more sure, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts..." Praxis: Acts 15:21-29 "For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath." Synexarion: + Haggai, the prophet. He was a descendant of Aaron. He was born in captivity of Babylon. He returned to Jerusalem during Zerubbabel's reign. His prophecy was to encourage the Jews to complete Solomon's temple. 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 heard them. He spoke to them in a pillar of cloud." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 23:13-36 "Therefore you are witnesses against yourselves that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets..." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kioahk 21, 1709 A.M. December 30, 1992 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Kioahkic Watos Verse of the Day: "The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it...The Lord of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people." (Psalm 68:11,35) From the Vespers' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: Romans 10:4-18 "For the scripture says, whosoever believes in him shall not be ashamed...For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Catholic Epistle: II Peter 1:12-21 "For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Praxis: Acts 3:1-16 "Silver and gold have I none; but whatever I have I will give you: In the name of Jesus of Nazareth rise up and walk." Synexarion: + Commemoration of the Virgin Mary the Theotokos. + Martyrdom of St. Barnabas one of the Seventy apostles. Before the apostles called him Barnabas (meaning the son of consolation) his name was Joses. He sold his land and brought the money at the apostles feet. He mentored Paul (Saul of Tarsos) with whom he later ministered to many nations. Psalm: 18:1,4 "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Their line is gone out through the earth, and their words to the end of the world." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 10:1-15 "And as you go, preach saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 22, 1709 A.M. December 31, 1992 A.D. Season : Nativity Fast Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "The angel of the Lord will encamp round about them that fear Him and will deliver them." (Psalm 33:7) From the Vespers' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 2:5-18 "But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor ..." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 1:3-12 "... the things which now have been reported to you ...-things which angels desire to look into." Praxis: Acts 10:21-33 "Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you." Synexarion: + Commemoration of Archangel Gabriel. He was sent to the most holy Virgin to declare the good tidings. He was also sent to Zacharias the righteous to announce the birth of Saint John the Baptist. + Repose of Saint Anastasius, 36th Patriarch of Alexandria. Psalm: 137:1,2 "I will confess Thee, O Lord, with my whole heart for Thou hast heard all the words of my mouth; before the angels will I chant unto Thee and I will worship toward Thy holy temple." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 "Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was was joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 26, 1709 A.M. January 4, 1993 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed." (1 Peter 3:14) Pauline Epistle: Ephesians 5:8-21 "But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light." Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 3:5-14 "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." Praxis: Acts 21:5-14 " Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied." Synexarion: + St. Anastasia. She was a daughter of a pagan father and a Christian mother. She was forced by her father to marry a pagan youth. Her fervent prayers and supplications resulted in the youth's natural death. She then distributed her wealth to the needy and was martyred by the pagan governor. + Martyr St. Juliana. Psalm: 44:14,15 "Virgins shall be brought to the King after her; her fellows shall be brought to Thee. They shall be brought with gladness and exultation; they shall be led into the King's temple." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Koiahk 27, 1709 A.M. January 5, 1993 A.D. Season : Advent Tune : Koiahk Adam Verse of the Day: "Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy." (John 16:20) Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 7:18-8:13 "For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices." Catholic Epistle: 3 John 1:1-15 "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." 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: + St. Psate, bishop and martyr. He was brought before the king of Ansuna at the request of Diocletian, who compelled him to sacrifice to the idols. The saint refused and so was tortured and finally beheaded. 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 answered them. He spoke unto them in a pillar of cloud." Alleluia! Gospel: John 16:20-33 "Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kioahk 28, 1709 A.M. January 6, 1993 A.D. Season : Nativity Paramon (preparation) Tune : Kioahkic Watos Verse of the Day: "And knew her not until she gave birth to her first born Son: and he called his name Jesus." (Matthew 1:25) From the Matins' Gospel. Pauline Epistle: Galatians 3:15-4:18 "But when the fullness of time has come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law." Catholic Epistle: I John 4:1-14 "And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world." Praxis: Acts 13:13-25 "Behold, there comes one after me, the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to loosen." Synexarion: + Preparation day for the nativity feast. Psalm: 108:3 "Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kioahk 29, 1709 A.M. January 7, 1993 A.D. Season : Nativity Feast Tune : Jubilant (festive) Verse of the Day: "And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised." (Psalm 71:15) From the Vespers' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-2:4 "God who in sundry times and in diverse ways in times past has spoken unto the fathers by the prophets, has in these days spoken to us through his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds." Catholic Epistle: II Peter 1:12-17 "For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Praxis: Acts 13:26-33 "...Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee." Synexarion: + Celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the eternal Logos. Psalm: 2:7,8 "I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 "And when they came to the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him, and opened their treasures, and presented gifts to him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tobi 3, 1709 A.M. January 11, 1993 A.D. Season : Nativity Tune : Jubilant (Festal) Verse of the Day: "A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted, because they were no more." (Matthew 2:18) Pauline Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13:11-14:4 "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child..." Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 1:25-2:10 "...as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby..." Praxis: Acts 9:22-30 "And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of the one hundred and forty-four thousand holy infants by King Herod. He thought that the child Jesus was among them. St. John saw their souls under the altar in Rev. 6:9. Psalm: 112:1,2 "Praise the Lord, ye servants of His; praise the Name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be blessed from this present time and forever." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 "Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tobi 4, 1709 A.M. January 12, 1993 A.D. Season : Nativity Tune : Jubilant (Festal) Verse of the Day: "Their sound has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world." (Romans 10:18) Pauline Epistle: Romans 10:4-18 "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!" Catholic Epistle: 1 John 1:1-2:6 "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life..." Praxis: Acts 3:1-16 "Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour." Synexarion: + St. John, the Evangelist. He was the beloved of Christ who followed the Lord to the Cross and was asked to take St. Mary to his home. He preached in Asia. Psalm: 138:17,18 "But to me, exceedingly honorable are Thy friends, O Lord; their principalities are made exceeding strong. I will count them and they shall be multiplied more than the sand." Alleluia! Gospel: John 21:15-25 "Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, "Lord, who is the one who betrays You?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tobi 5, 1709 A.M. January 13, 1993 A.D. Season : Nativity Tune : Jubilant (Festal) Verse of the Day: "Fear not therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows." (Luke 12:7) From the Vespers' Gospel. Pauline Epistle: II Corinthians 10:1-18 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." Catholic Epistle: I Peter 4:1-11 "... for he that suffered in the flesh has ceased form sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God." Praxis: Acts 12:25-13:12 "The governor, when he saw what was done, believed in amazement at the teaching about the Lord." Synexarion: + Martyrdom of St. Eusignius the soldier. Psalm: 44:3,4 "Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things." Alleluia! Gospel: Matthew 12:9-23 "He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tobi 6, 1709 A.M. January 14, 1993 A.D. Season : Circumcision Feast Tune : Jubilant (Festal) Verse of the Day: "I will go into thy house with burnt offering: I will pay thee my vows." (Psalms 65:13) From the Matins' Psalm. Pauline Epistle: Philippians 3:1-12 "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ." Catholic Epistle: II Peter 1:12-21 "For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty." Praxis: Acts 15:13-21 "But that we write to them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood." Synexarion: + Celebration of the circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm: 49:14,23 "Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most high: Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will shew the salvation of God." Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 2:21-39 "And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named by the angel before he was conceived of in the womb." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tobi 7, 1709 A.M. January 15, 1993 A.D. LITURGY: ________ Pauline Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:10-4:22 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution". Catholic Epistle: 1 Peter 5:1-14 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time." Praxis: Acts 20:17-38 "Serving the Lord with all humility of mind and with many tears; and temptations , which befell me by the lying in wait of the jews." Synexarion: + The commemoration of St Sylvester of Rome. Psalm: 73: 23, 24, 28 "Nevertheless I am continually with Thee: Thou has holden me by my right hand" Alleluia! Gospel: John 10:1-16 "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------