New CalendarRevised Julian, December 18 Martyr Sebastian and Companions at Rome FastingNativity fast Also todayHoly Hieromartyr Modestus I, Archbishop of Jerusalem (634) Readings Epistle: Hebrews 7.18-25Gospel: Mark 9.33-41
Old CalendarJulian, December 5 Ven. Sabbas the Sanctified Polyeleos FastingNativity fast Also todaySt Cosmas the Protos of Mount Athos and his companions (ca. 1274) Readings Vespers: Wisdom of Solomon 3.1-9Vespers: Wisdom of Solomon 5.15-6.3Vespers: Wisdom of Solomon 4.7-15Matins Gospel: Luke 6.17-23Epistle: Hebrews 7.18-25Epistle (St Sabbas): Galatians 5.22-6.2Gospel: Luke 20.19-26Gospel (St Sabas): Matthew 11.27-30