New CalendarRevised Julian, July 7 Ven. Thomas of Mt Maleon FastingNo fast Also todayHoly Martyr Kyriake of Nicomedia (289) Readings Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1.1-9Gospel: Matthew 13.24-30
Old CalendarJulian, June 24 Nativity of St John the Baptist Great Feast FastingApostles fast; fish, wine and oil allowed Also todayHoly Martyrs Orentius, Pharnacius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus and Longinus (3rd c.); Athanasios Parios; Synaxis of Sts Zacharias and Elisabeth Readings Vespers: Composite 10 - Genesis 17.15-17, 19; 18.11-14; 21.1-8Vespers: Composite 11 - Judges 13.2-8, 13-14, 17-18, 21Vespers: Composite 8 - Isaiah 40, 41, 45, 48, 54Matins Gospel: Luke 1.24-25, 57-68, 76, 80Epistle (Forerunner): Romans 13.11-14.4Epistle: 1 Corinthians 1.1-9Gospel (Forerunner): Luke 1.1-25, 57-68, 76, 80Gospel: Matthew 13.24-30