Sunday, November 8, 2026 Julian: October 26 Tone 6 No fast; fish, wine and oil allowed 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
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23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Tone 6 · New Calendar November 8 · Old Calendar October 26
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New Calendar

Revised Julian, November 8
23rd Sunday after Pentecost

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Vigil

On November 8, the Churches honor Archangel Michael, Archangel Gabriel and all the nine ranks of the bodiless powers who serve God and guard His people.

Full life
Fasting
No fast; fish, wine and oil allowed
Also today
Synaxis of Archangel Michael and the Bodiless Powers; Synaxis of the Holy Unmercenaries
Readings
Vespers (Unmercenaries): Isaiah 43.9-14
Vespers: Joshua 5.13-15
Vespers (Unmercenaries): Wisdom of Solomon 3.1-9
Vespers: Judges 6.2, 7, 11-24
Vespers (Unmercenaries): Wisdom of Solomon 5.15-6.3
Vespers: Isaiah 14.7-20
1st Matins Gospel: Matthew 28.16-20
Epistle: Ephesians 2.4-10
Epistle (Unmercenaries): 1 Corinthians 12.27-13.8
Epistle (Angels): Hebrews 2.2-10
Gospel: Luke 8.41-56
Gospel (Unmercenaries): Matthew 10.1, 5-8
Gospel (Angels): Luke 10.16-21

Old Calendar

Julian, October 26
23rd Sunday after Pentecost

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Polyeleos

A Christian of Thessaloniki martyred under Maximian around 306, St Demetrius is honored as Great Martyr, Myrrh-streaming and protector of his city.

Full life
Fasting
No fast; fish, wine and oil allowed
Also today
Greatmartyr Demetrius
Readings
Vespers: Composite 16 - Isaiah 63.15-64.5, 8-9
Vespers: Jeremiah 2.2-12
Vespers: Wisdom of Solomon 4.7-15
1st Matins Gospel: Matthew 28.16-20
Epistle: Ephesians 2.4-10
Epistle (Earthquake): Hebrews 12.6-13, 25-27
Epistle (St Demetrius): 2 Timothy 2.1-10
Gospel: Luke 16.19-31
Gospel (Earthquake): Matthew 8.23-27
Gospel (St Demetrius): John 15.17-16.2
Word for the day
The saints fulfilled the word of the Lord; the Lord fulfils their word; they worked for Him—He does so for them. The Lord Himself said: " With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again." This is why the Lord speedily fulfils the prayers of the Saints for us.
St John of Kronstadt, My Life in Christ

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