Endure For Jesus Christ “No matter what bitterness has befallen you, no matter what unpleasantness has happened to you, say, ‘I shall endure this for Jesus Christ!’ and it will be easier for you.” Saint Anthony of Optina #jesus #endurance #orthodox
Thursday January 29, 2026 / January 16, 2026 34th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight. Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Holy and All-glorious Apostle Peter. Blessed Maximus of Totma (Vologda), fool-for-Christ (1650). New Hieromartyr John priest (1919). Martyrs the brothers Speusippus, Eleusippus, and Meleusippus, their grandmother Leonilla, and with them Neon, Turbo, and the woman Jonilla (Jovilla), in Cappadocia (ca.
Stand Your Ground “A certain monk, afflicted by many sorrows, said to himself, “Leave this place.” With these words he began to put his sandals on his feet, and suddenly he saw the devil in the form of a man sitting in the corner of his cell. The devil was
Wednesday January 28, 2026 / January 15, 2026 34th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight. Fast. St. Paul of Thebes, Egypt (341), and St. John Calabytes (“Hut-dweller”) of Constantinople, monks (450). New Hieromartyr Michael, priest (1942). New Hieromartyr Benjamin, bishop of Romanov (1930). Monk-martyr Pansophius of Alexandria (249-251). St. Prochorus, abbot in Vranski Desert on the river Pchinja in
“Once saved” never saves. #salvation #repentance #orthodox
Tuesday January 27, 2026 / January 14, 2026 34th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight. Apodosis of the Theophany. The Holy Fathers slain at Sinai and Raithu: Isaiah, Sabbas, Moses and his disciple Moses, Jeremiah, Paul, Adam, Sergius, Domnus, Proclus, Hypatius, Isaac, Macarius, Mark, Benjamin, Eusebius, Elias, and others (4th-5th c.). St. Nina (Nino), equal-to-the-Apostles,
Is Your Prayer Dead? Is Your Prayer Dead? “If you pray without giving alms, your prayer is dead. Your hand should always be open. Give alms to orphans and widows. Alms and prayer go together.” Saint George of Drama #prayer #dead #charity For more Abbot Tryphon content, and the All-Merciful
Monday January 26, 2026 / January 13, 2026 34th Week after Pentecost. Tone eight. Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus at Belgrade (315). Venerable Irinarch of Rostov (1616). Venerable Eleazar of Anzersk Island at Solovki (1656). Martyr Peter of Anium, at Eleutheropolis (1st c.). Venerable James, bishop of Nisibis (350). Venerable Maximus of Kapsokalyvia Skete, Mt. Athos (1364) (Greek). Martyr Athanasius. St. Hilary, bishop
Soul Powers “In order to take pleasure in the joys of monasticism and of the spiritual life, with all the powers of your soul you must cultivate prayer, patience, and silence. Without prayer, it is not easy to be patient, nor to be silent. With the grace of God I
Sunday January 25, 2026 / January 12, 2026 33rd Sunday after Pentecost. Tone eight. Sunday after the Baptism of Our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ Martyr Tatiana of Rome (226-235). St. Sava I, first archbishop of Serbia (1235). Venerable Martinian of White Lake, abbot (1483), and Galacteon, his disciple (1506). Martyr Mertius of Mauretania (284-305). Martyr Peter Apselamus of