## [Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers - 08 November]() ![Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers](image) 🎶troparion🎶 Commanders of the heavenly hosts, we who are unworthy beseech you, by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory, and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cry to you: “Deliver us from all harm, for you are the commanders of the powers on high!” 🎶kontakion🎶 Commanders of God’s armies and ministers of the divine glory, princes of the bodiless angels and guides of mankind, ask for what is good for us, and for great mercy, supreme commanders of the Bodiless Hosts. #Christian #OrthodoxChristian #saint #Orthostr #Orthodox
# [Scripture Readings for Saturday, 08 November 2025 (OCA)]() ## [Epistle reading for Synaxis of the Angels (Hebrews 2:2-10)]() >For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will? For He has not put the world to come, of which we speak, in subjection to angels. But one testified in a certain place, saying: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You take care of him? You have made him a little lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor, and set him over the works of Your hands. You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we do not yet see all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. ## [Epistle reading for the 22nd Saturday after Pentecost (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)]() >For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad ## [Gospel reading for Synaxis of the Angels (Luke 10:16-21)]() >He who hears you hears Me, he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me.” Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. ## [Gospel reading for the 7th Saturday of Luke (Luke 9:1-6)]() > Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. And He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece. Whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” So they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere #Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Bible #Scripture #Orthostr #Orthodox #Biblestr
# [Scripture Readings for Friday, 07 November 2025 (OCA)]() ## [Epistle reading for the 22nd Friday after Pentecost (Colossians 4:10-18)]() > Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me. Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house. Now when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” This salutation by my own hand – Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen. ## [Gospel reading for the 7th Thursday of Luke (Luke 12:2-12)]() > For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God. But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven. Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” #Christian #OrthodoxChristian #Bible #Scripture #Orthostr #Orthodox #Biblestr
## [33 Holy Martyrs of Melitene - 07 November]() ![33 Holy Martyrs of Melitene]() 🎶troparion🎶 Your thirty-three 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🎶 The radiant choir of martyrs, the light-bearing company, spiritually descends to us, enlightening the Church with brilliant rays. Therefore as we celebrate their honored memory, we ask You, our Savior: through their prayers deliver us from misfortunes so that we may sing to You: “Alleluia.” #Christian #OrthodoxChristian #saint #Orthostr #Orthodox
# [Scripture Readings for Thursday, 06 November 2025 (OCA)]() ## [Epistle reading for the 22nd Thursday after Pentecost (Colossians 4:2-9)]() 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)]() 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](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](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