
Thursday, March 11 / February 26 (Church Calendar) St. Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza. St. Sebastian, monk of Poshekhonye. New-Martyr John Calphas ("the Apprentice") at Constantinople. St. Photina the Samaritan Woman and her sisters Anatola, Phota, Photis, Parasceva, and Cyriaca; her sons Photinus and Joses; and Sebastian the Duke, Victor, and Christodulus, martyrs.

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:

Church Rules for Confession and Holy Communion
How Often Should We Partake of Holy Communion?

In preparation for Holy Communion, one must read:

The Order of Preparation for Holy Communion

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

Prayers Prior to the Canon
The Canons for Holy Communion, Odes I through VI
An Akathist, either

Akathist to our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ or
Akathist to our Most Holy Lady Theotokos

The Canons for Holy Communion, Odes VII through XI
Prayers Following the Canon
The Order of Preparation for Holy Communion

One may also read:

The Canon Of Repentance to Our Lord Jesus Christ

After partaking of Holy Communion, read:

Prayers After Holy Communion

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