# [Scripture Readings for Thursday, 06 November 2025 (OCA)](
Scripture Readings
) ## [Epistle reading for the 22nd Thursday after Pentecost (Colossians 4:2-9)](
Scripture Readings
) Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here. ## [Gospel reading for the 7th Thursday of Luke (Luke 11:48-12:1)](
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) Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. In fact, you bear witness that you approve the deeds of your fathers; for they indeed killed them, and you build their tombs. Therefore the wisdom of God also said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they will kill and persecute,’ that the blood of all the prophets which was shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who perished between the altar and the temple. Yes, I say to you, it shall be required of this generation. Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered.” And as He said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to assail Him vehemently, and to cross-examine Him about many things, lying in wait for Him, and seeking to catch Him in something He might say, that they might accuse Him. In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. #Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Bible #Scripture #Orthostr #Orthodox #Biblestr
## [Saint Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople - 06 November](
Saint Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople
Saint Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople, was chosen to the patriarchal throne after the death of Patriarch Alexander (+ 340), when t...
) ![Saint Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople](image) 🎶troparion🎶 Your confession of the Divine Faith, has shown you to the Church as another Paul, and a zealot among priests; the righteous blood of Abel and Zachariah cries out to the Lord with yours. O Venerable Father, entreat Christ God to grant us great mercy. 🎶kontakion🎶 You shone forth on earth as a star of heavenly light; now you enlighten the entire Church for which you suffered, for you laid down your life, and truly your righteous blood cries out to the Lord like that of Zachariah and Abel. #Christian #OrthodoxChristian #saint #Orthostr #Orthodox
## [Martyrs Galaction and his wife, Epistemis, at Emesa - 05 November](
Martyrs Galaction and his wife, Epistemis, at Emesa
There was a rich and distinguished couple named Kletophon and Leukippe, who lived in the Syrian city of Emesa, and for a long time they were childl...
) ![Martyrs Galaction and his wife, Epistemis, at Emesa](image) 🎶troparion🎶 Let us the faithful honor these two betrothed athletes: Galaction and modest Episteme. Their ascetic labors blossomed into martyrdom, therefore we cry to them: “Glory to Him who has strengthened you! Glory to Him who has crowned you! Glory to Him who through you grants healing to all!” Your holy martyrs, O Lord, through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries, and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. Through their intercessions, save our souls! 🎶kontakion🎶 Having fought the good fight in frequent battles, you were numbered among the martyrs of Christ together with your faithful husband and companion in struggle, Galaction. With him, you intercede with the one and undivided God, O Galaction, for the salvation of us all! You are numbered among the hosts of martyrs for you were illustrious in mighty contests. Galaction, together with Episteme your faithful wife and companion in struggle, unceasingly intercede to the one God for us all. #Christian #OrthodoxChristian #saint #Orthostr #Orthodox
# [Scripture Readings for Wednesday, 05 November 2025 (OCA)](
Scripture Readings
) ## [Epistle reading for the 22nd Wednesday after Pentecost (Colossians 3:17-4:1)](
Scripture Readings
) And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality. Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. ## [Gospel reading for the 7th Wednesday of Luke (Luke 11:42-46)](
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) But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass by justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the best seats in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like graves which are not seen, and the men who walk over them are not aware of them.” Then one of the lawyers answered and said to Him, “Teacher, by saying these things You reproach us also.” And He said, “Woe to you also, lawyers! For you load men with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers. #Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Bible #Scripture #Orthostr #Orthodox #Biblestr