New CalendarRevised Julian, December 16 Prophet Haggai FastingNativity fast Also todayHoly Empress and Wonderworker Theophano (893) Readings Epistle: Hebrews 5.11-6.8Gospel: Mark 8.30-34
Old CalendarJulian, December 3 Prophet Zephaniah Great Doxology FastingNativity fast Also todayOur Venerable Father John the Silent, Bishop of Colonia (558); Ven. Savva of Zvenigorod; Theodore, Archbishop of Alexandria; Angelis the New Martyr Readings Epistle: Hebrews 5.11-6.8Gospel: Luke 20.1-8