Friday, July 3 / June 20 (Church Calendar)
Hieromartyr Methodius, Bishop of Patara. Martyrs Aristocleus presbyter, Demetrian deacon, and Athanasius reader, of Cyprus. Martyrs Inna, Pinna, and Rimma, disciples of Apostle Andrew in Scythia. St. Leucius, Bishop of Brindisi. Holy Prince Gleb Andreevich. St. Nahum of Ochrida. Translation of the Relics of St. Gurias, Archbishop of Kazan. St. Callistus, Patriarch of Constantinople. Translation of the Relics and garments of Apostles Luke, Andrew and Thomas, the Prophet Elisha, and Martyr Lazarus, to the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople. Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Odigitria" ("Directress") at the Monastery of Xenophon on Mt. Athos.

Holy Communion


Partaking of the Holy Mysteries is an essential part of our Christian life. To review the Church rules for Holy Confession and Holy Communion, read the following articles by Archpriest Gregory Naumenko:

In preparation for Holy Communion, one must read:

If possible, prepare for Holy Communion by reading all of the following, in this order:

One may also read:

After partaking of Holy Communion, read: