St. Mary Fast August 7, 2026 - August 21, 2026 Mesore 1, 1742 - Mesore 15, 1742 "And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His name." Luke 1:46-49 Your name, O Mary, is a precious ointment, which breathes forth the odor of Divine Grace. Let this ointment of salvation...

The Apostles Feast July 12, 2026 Epep 5, 1742 "Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, [l]and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations" Luke 24: 46-47 On this account, the apostles left Israel and accomplished that which had been commanded them by the Savior: "Make disciples of all the nations." - Origen C. 245, E

The Apostles Fast June 1, 2026 - July 11, 2026 Pashons 24, 1742 - Epep 4, 1742 "As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. " Acts 13:2-3 On this account, the apostles left Israel and accomplished that which had been commanded them by the Savior: "Make disciples of all the nations." - Origen C. 245, E