Prayer List for the Week of August 15, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, 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, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Nancy, Issa, Geri Ann, Jamerion, Jaxson, Florentina, Mary, David, Michael, Aaron, Eve, Karen

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. Serhii, Helen, George, Mark, Charlaine, Janet, Christopher, Nicholas, Richard, Anna, Aaron, Lee, Valentine, Paul, Catherine, Paul

Readings for the Week of August 15, 2021

8/15: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 14:14-22; Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28

8/16: 1 Corinthians 11:31-12:6; Matthew 18:1-11

8/17: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; Matthew 18:18-22; 19:1-2, 13-15

8/18: 1 Corinthians 13:4-14:5; Matthew 20:1-16

8/19: 1 Corinthians 14:6-19; Matthew 20:17-28

8/20: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40; Matthew 21:12-14, 17-20

8/21: Romans 14:6-9; Matthew 15:32-39

Typica Service for August 12, 2021: The Holy Martyrs Anicetas, Photios and their companions

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 12, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Anicetas, Photios and their companions.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 10:28-11:7 and Matthew 16:24-28.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, August 13, 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 -- August 12, 2021

"The secret sinner is worse than those who do evil openly; and so he receives a worse punishment." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"Beloved, even if we should attain the very pinnacle of virtue, let us consider ourselves least of all, as we have learned that pride is able to cast down even from the heavens the person who does not take heed, and humility of mind is able to bring up on High from the very abyss of sin the person who knows how to be sober. For this is what placed the Publican before the Pharisee. By pride I mean an overwhelming boastful spirit, surpassing even incorporeal powers, that of the devil himself while humility of mind and acknowledgment of sins by the robber is what brought him into Paradise before the Apostles." --St. John Chrysostom

"The truly intelligent man pursues one sole objective: to obey and to conform to the God of all. With this single aim in view, he disciplines his soul, and whatever he may encounter in the course of his life, he gives thanks to God for the compass and depth of His providential ordering of all things. For it is absurd to be grateful to doctors who give us bitter and unpleasant medicines to cure our bodies, and yet to be ungrateful to God for what appears to us to be harsh, not grasping that all we encounter is for our benefit and in accordance with His providence. For knowledge of God and faith in Him is the salvation and perfection of the soul." --St. Anthony the Great

"We must keep in mind that whatever we do, openly or in secret, we do in the presence of our guardian angel." --St. Nikolai of Zicha

"It is not darkness and desolateness of place that give demons power against us, but barrenness of soul." --St. John Climacus

"I have found the words and the commandments of Christ pure, holy, true, splendid, brighter than the sun; and whoever believes in Christ and calls Him God and lives in accordance with His teaching, contained in the Holy Gospels, is fortunate and thrice-blessed." --St. Kosmas Aitolos

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, August 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 August 9, 2021: The Holy Apostle Matthias; The Glorification of St. Herman of Alaska

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 9, the Orthodox Church also commemorates the Holy Apostle Matthias and St. Herman of Alaska.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 9:13-18 and Matthew 16:1-6.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, August 10, 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 August 8, 2021

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, 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, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Nancy, Issa, Geri Ann, Jamerion, Jaxson, Florentina, Mary, David, Michael, Aaron, Eve, Karen, Gerald

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, Fr. Leonid, Fr. Serhii, Helen, George, Mark, Charlaine, Janet, Christopher, Nicholas, Richard, Anna, Aaron, Lee, Valentine, Paul, Catherine, Paul

Readings for the Week of August 8, 2021

8/8: Romans 15:1-7; Matthew 9:27-35

8/9: 1 Corinthians 9:13-18; Matthew 16:1-6

8/10: 1 Corinthians 10:5-12; Matthew 16:1-12

8/11: 1 Corinthians 10:12-22; Matthew 16:20-24

8/12: 1 Corinthians 10:28-11:7; Matthew 16:24-28

8/13: 1 Corinthians 11:8-22; Matthew 17:10-18

8/14: Romans 13:1-19; Matthew 12:30-37

Typica Service for August 5, 2021: Pre-Feast of Transfiguration; The Holy Martyr Eusignios

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

August 5 is the Pre-Feast of Transfiguration. On this day the Orthodox Church also commemorates the Holy Martyr Eusignios.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 7:24-35 and Matthew 15:12-21.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, August 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 -- August 5, 2021

"Virtue is nothing without the trial of temptation, for there is no conflict without an enemy, no victory without strife." --St. Leo the Great, Pope of Rome

"It is a great virtue to accept patiently whatever comes and, as the Lord enjoins, to love a neighbor who hates you." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"The Kingdom of Heaven, O man, requires no other price than yourself. The value of it is yourself. Give yourself for it and you shall have it." --St. Augustine of Hippo

"So, morning or evening, immediately before you begin to repeat your prayers, stand awhile, sit for awhile, or walk a little and try to steady your mind and turn it away from all worldly activities and objects. After this, think who He is to whom you turn in prayer, then recollect who you are; who it is who is about to start this invocation to Him in prayer. Do this in such a way as to awake in your heart a feeling of humility and reverent awe that your are standing in the presence of God. It is the beginning of prayer, and a good beginning is half the complete task." --St. Theophan the Recluse

"Before the war begins, seek after your ally; before you fall ill, seek out your physician; and before grievous things come upon you, pray, and in the time of your tribulations you will find Him, and He will listen to you." --St. Isaac the Syrian

Typica Service for August 4, 2021: The Seven Youths of Ephesus: Maximilian, Iamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Eksacustodianus (Constantine) and Antoninus

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 4, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Seven Youths of Ephesus: Maximilian, Iamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Eksacustodianus (Constantine) and Antoninus.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 7:12-24 and Matthew 14:35-15:11.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, August 5, 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.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, August 4, 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 August 2, 2021: The Transfer of the Relics of St. Stephen from Jerusalem to Constantinople

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On August 2, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Transfer of the Relics of St. Stephen from Jerusalem to Constantinople.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:11 and Matthew 13:54-58.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, August 3, 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 August 1, 2021

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, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Nancy, Issa, Geri Ann, Jamerion, Jaxson, Florentina, Mary, David, Michael, Aaron, Eve

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, Julia, John, Marcella, Gerald, Terri, Maria, Irene, Charlaine, Janet, Christopher, Nicholas, Richard, Anna, Aaron

Readings for the Week of August 1, 2021

8/1: 1 Corinthians 1:12-22; Matthew 23:29-39; John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35; Matthew 10:32-40

8/2: 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:11; Matthew 13:54-58

8/3: 1 Corinthians 6:20-7:12; Matthew 14:1-13

8/4: 1 Corinthians 7:12-24; Matthew 14:35-15:11

8/5: 1 Corinthians 7:24-35; Matthew 15:12-21

8/6: 2 Peter 1:10-19; Matthew 17:1-9

8/7: Romans 12:1-3; Matthew 10:37-11:1

Typica Service for July 30, 2021: The Holy Apostles from the Seventy: Silas, Sylvanus (Siluanos), Crescentius, Epenetos and Andronicos

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 30, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostles from the Seventy: Silas, Sylvanus (Siluanos), Crescentius, Epenetos and Andronicos.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Corinthians 4:5-8 and Matthew 13:44-54.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, August 2, 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 29, 2021

"Behold how harmful and soul-destroying is envy, ever wishing harm to others. The envious is ready to harm himself, if only his neighbor might be harmed twice as much. We have presented an advanced degree of envy. But it, too, like other passions, has varying degrees and sizes; and therefore we should strive to squash and expel it at the first sensation, praying to God, the all- powerful Seer of Hearts, with the Psalmists words: “from my secret sins cleanse me, and from those of others spare Thy servant” (Ps. 18:12). Also, with humility we must confess this infirmity to our spiritual father. The third means [to overcome envy] is to try in every way never to say anything bad about any person that we envy. Using these means we can, with God’s help, be healed of the infirmity of envy, though it may not be right away." --Elder Ambrose of Optina

"Mary properly bore the name of Virgin, and possessed to the full all the attributes of purity. She was a virgin in both body and soul, and kept all the powers of her soul and her bodily senses far above any defilement. This she did authoritatively, steadfastly, decisively and altogether inviolably at all times, as a closed gate preserves the treasure within, and a sealed book keeps hidden from sight what is written inside. The Scriptures say of her, 'This is the sealed book' (cf. Revelation 5:1-6:1; Daniel 12:4) and 'this gate shall be shut, and no man shall enter by it' (Ezekiel 44:2)." --St. Gregory Palamas

Typica Service for July 27, 2021: The Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 27, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, the patron saint of our ministry.

Today's prescribed readings are 2 Timothy 2:1-10 and John 15:17-16:2.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Thursday, July 29, 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.

Vespers for July 27, 2021: The Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 27, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, the patron saint of our ministry.

Tonight's prescribed readings are: Isaiah 43:9-14; Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 and Wisdom of Solomon 5:15-6:3

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, July 27, at 7am (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 25, 2021

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, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Nancy, Issa, Geri Ann, Jamerion, Jaxson, Florentina, Mary, David, Michael, Aaron

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, Terri, Maria, Irene, Charlaine, Janet, Christopher, Nicholas, Richard