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A Pan-Orthodox ministry that displays Christian love, mercy and compassion to the individuals, families and facilities it serves.

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A Pan-Orthodox ministry that displays Christian love, mercy and compassion to the individuals, families and facilities it serves.

Readings for the Week of July 25, 2021

Gerald Largent

7/25: Romans 10:1-10; Matthew 8:28-9:1

7/26: Romans 16:17-24; Matthew 13:10-23

7/27: 2 Timothy 2:1-10; John 15:17-16:2

7/28: 1 Corinthians 2:9-3:8; Matthew 13:31-36

7/29: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Matthew 13:36-43

7/30: 1 Corinthians 4:5-8; Matthew 13:44-54

7/31: Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 9:18-26

Typica Service for July 23, 2021: The Holy Martyr Trophimus and 14 Others in Lycia

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 23, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Trophimus and 14 Others in Lycia.

Today's prescribed readings are Romans 16:1-16 and Matthew 13:4-9.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, July 26, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Words from the Saints -- July 22, 2021

Gerald Largent

"The righteous have no sorrows that are not turned into joy, as sinners have no joy that is not turned into sorrow." --St. Dmitri of Rostov

"A wise man is one who accepts advice, especially that of a spiritual father counseling him in accordance with the will of God." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"The principal thing is to walk before God, or under God’s eye, aware that God is looking at you, searching your soul and your heart, seeing all that is there. This awareness is the most powerful lever in the mechanism of the inner spiritual life." --St. Theophan the Recluse

Typica Service for July 22, 2021: The Holy Myrrh-Bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 22, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Myrrh-Bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 9:2-12 and Luke 8:1-3.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, July 23, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service for July 19, 2021: Our Venerable Mother Macrina, Sister of Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 19, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Mother Macrina, Sister of Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa.

Today's prescribed readings are Romans 12:4-5, 15-21 and Matthew 12:9-13.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, July 20, at 7:pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Prayer List for the Week of July 18, 2021

Gerald Largent

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. Ephraim, Fr. John, Matushka Myra, Matushka Katherine, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, William, Annabelle, Alice, Kathleen, Jay, Denise, Denise, Heather, Alexander, John, Karen, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Timothy, Jon, Emily, Charles, Carlos, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Valentine, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Kathleen, Thomas, Mary Jo, Margaret, John, Jennifer, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Alyssa, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Joshua, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. George, Audrey, Virginia, Terri, Maria, Irene, Charlaine, Janet

Readings for the Week of July 18, 2021

Gerald Largent

7/18: Romans 6:18-23; Matthew 8:5-13

7/19: Romans 12:4-5, 15-21; Matthew 12:9-13

7/20: James 5:10-20; Luke 4:22-30

7/21: Romans 15:7-16; Matthew 12:38-45

7/22: 1 Corinthians 9:2-12; Luke 8:1-3

7/23: Romans 16:1-16; Matthew 13:4-9

7/24: Romans 8:14-21; Matthew 9:9-13

Typica Service for July 16, 2021: The Holy Priest-Martyr Athenogoras and his Ten Disciples

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 16, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Priest-Martyr Athenogoras and his Ten Disciples.

Today's prescribed readings are Romans 11:25-36 and Matthew 12:1-8 .

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, July 19, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Words from the Saints -- July 15, 2021

Gerald Largent

"My thought was with Saint Mary, the Mother of God, as she wept by the cross of the Savior. I wish I could always weep like that." --St. Poemen

"Perfume is not to be found in mud, nor the fragrance of love in the soul of a rancorous man." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"Without temptations, it is not possible to learn the wisdom of the Spirit. It is not possible that Divine love be strengthened in your soul. Before temptations, a man prays to God as a stranger. When temptations are allowed to come by the love of God, and he does not give in to them, then he stands before God as a sincere friend. For in fulfilling the will of God, he has made war on the enemy of God and conquered him." --St. Isaac the Syrian

"In the spiritual life we can do nothing worthy without repentance, but the Lord has much mercy on us because of our intentions. He who compels himself and holds on to repentance until the end, even if he sins is saved because he compelled himself, for the Lord promised this in the Gospel." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"Everyone who loves God shows himself patient and steadfast in times of suffering. Whoever bears them bravely becomes strong and obedient to God, and whoever enters the path of following the will of God conquers his natural weakness. On the other hand, whoever does not recognize his own powerlessness is proud and not inclined to submit himself to the will of the Lord. Whoever does not submit to it and hopes only in his own power does not receive the power and help of God and, not having been strengthened in spirit, cannot become patient. But whoever does not endure misfortune and afflictions has not faith, and whoever does not have faith, does not love God." --St. Alexis of Senaki

Typica Service for July 14, 2021: The Holy Apostle Aquila, of the Seventy

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 14, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle Aquila, of the Seventy.

Today's prescribed readings are Romans 11:2-24 and Matthew 11:20-30.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Friday, July 16, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Prayer List for the Week of July 11, 2021

Gerald Largent

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. Ephraim, Fr. John, Matushka Myra, Matushka Katherine, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, William, Annabelle, Alice, Kathleen, Jay, Denise, Denise, Heather, Alexander, John, Karen, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Timothy, Jon, Emily, Charles, Carlos, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Valentine, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Kathleen, Thomas, Mary Jo, Margaret, John, Jennifer, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Alyssa, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Joshua, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Michael, Pantelitsa

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. George, Nikolaos, Virginia, Ann, Audrey, Virginia, Terri, Maria, Irene, Charlaine

Readings for the Week of July 11, 2021

Gerald Largent

7/11: Romans 5:1-10; Matthew 6:22-33

7/12: Romans 9:18-33; Matthew 11:2-15

7/13: Romans 10:11-11:2; Matthew 11:16-20

7/14: Romans 11:2-24; Matthew 11:20-30

7/15: Galatians 1:11-19; John 10:1-9

7/16: Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 12:1-8

7/17: Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5; Mark 5:24-34

Typica Service for July 9, 2021: The Holy Hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tauromeneia

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

Let’s pause for a few minutes and worship the Holy Trinity together.

On July 9, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tauromeneia.

Today's prescribed readings are Romans Romans 9:6-19 and Matthew 10:32-36; 11:1.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, July 12, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Typica Service for July 8, 2021; The Holy Great Martyr Procopius

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Glory Forever!

Let’s pause for a few minutes and worship the Holy Trinity together.

On July 8, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr Procopius.

Today's prescribed readings are Romans 8:22-27 and Matthew 10:23-31.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, July 9, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Words from the Saints -- July 8, 2021

Gerald Largent

"A man wanted to do evil, but first prayed as usual; and finding himself prevented by God, he was then extremely thankful." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"The Lord seeks a heart filled to overflowing with love for God and our neighbor; this is the throne on which He loves to sit and on which He appears in the fullness of His heavenly glory." --St. Seraphim of Sarov

"Patiently endure the distressing and painful things that befall you, for through them God in His providence is purifying you." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"When a man severs himself from evil, he gains an exact understanding of all the sins he has committed against God..." --St. Isaiah the Solitary

"If you want spiritual health, listen to your conscience, do all it tells you, and you will benefit." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"When you hear that Christ descended into hell in order to deliver the souls dwelling there, do not think that what happens now is very different. The heart is a tomb and there our thoughts and our intellect are buried, imprisoned in heavy darkness. And so Christ comes to the souls in hell that call upon Him, descending, that is to say, into the depths of the heart; and there He commands death to release the imprisoned souls that call upon Him, for He has power to deliver us. Then, lifting up the heavy stone that oppresses the soul, and opening the tomb, He resurrects us--for we were truly dead--and releases our imprisoned soul from its light-less prison." --St. Makarios of Egypt

"A true man is one who understands that the body is corruptible and short-lived, whereas the soul is divine and immortal and, while being God's breath, is joined to the body to be tested and deified. Now he who has understood what the soul is regulates his life in a way that is just and conforms to God." --St. Anthony the Great

Typica Service for July 5, 2021; Our Venerable Father Athanasios of Athos

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Glory Forever!

Let’s pause for a few minutes and worship the Holy Trinity together.

On July 5, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Athanasios of Athos.

Today's prescribed readings are Romans 7:1-13 and Matthew 9:36-10:8.

*** Our next Facebook broadcast will be tomorrow, July 6, at 7pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Prayer List for the Week of July 4, 2021

Gerald Largent

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. Ephraim, Fr. John, Matushka Myra, Matushka Katherine, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, William, Annabelle, Alice, Kathleen, Jay, Denise, Denise, Heather, Alexander, John, Karen, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Timothy, Jon, Emily, Charles, Carlos, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Valentine, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Kathleen, Thomas, Mary Jo, Margaret, John, Jennifer, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Alyssa, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Joshua, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Michael

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. George, Nikolaos, Virginia, Ann, Audrey, Virginia, Terri, Maria, Irene

Readings for the Week of July 4, 2021

Gerald Largent

7/4: Romans 2:10-16; Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 4:18-5:12

7/5: Romans 7:1-13; Matthew 9:36-10:8

7/6: Romans 7:14-8:2; Matthew 10:9-15

7/7: Romans 8:2-13; Matthew 10:16-22

7/8: Romans 8:22-27; Matthew 10:23-31

7/9: Romans 9:6-19; Matthew 10:32-36; 11:1

7/10: Romans 3:28-4:3; Matthew 7:24-8:4