New CalendarRevised Julian, December 22 Greatmartyr Anastasia and Companions FastingNativity fast; wine and oil allowed Readings Epistle: Hebrews 9.8-10, 15-23Gospel: Mark 10.2-12
Old CalendarJulian, December 9 Conception by St Anna of the Theotokos Great Doxology FastingNativity fast; wine and oil allowed Also todaySt Hannah (Anna), the Prophetess, the mother of the Prophet Samuel (12th c. BC); St Stephen the New Light (Neolampes) of Constantinople (912) Readings Epistle: Hebrews 9.8-10, 15-23Epistle (St Anna): Galatians 4.22-31Gospel: Luke 21.12-19Gospel (St Anna): Luke 8.16-21