New CalendarRevised Julian, December 22 Greatmartyr Anastasia and Companions FastingNativity fast Readings Epistle: 1 Timothy 5.22-6.11Gospel: Mark 10.11-16
Old CalendarJulian, December 9 Conception by St Anna of the Theotokos Great Doxology FastingNativity fast 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: 1 Timothy 5.22-6.11Epistle (St Anna): Galatians 4.22-31Gospel: Luke 21.5-7, 10-11, 20-24Gospel (St Anna): Luke 8.16-21