Thursday, November 5, 2026
Julian: October 23
Tone 5
No fast
Martyrs Galacteon and Wife Epistemis
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People say that if you feel no inclination to pray, it is better not to pray; but this is crafty, carnal sophistry. If you only pray when you are inclined to, you will completely cease praying; this is what the flesh desires. "The Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence." You will not be able to work out your salvation without forcing yourself.