Words from the Saints -- November 18, 2021

"If you say something evil about your brother or sister, even if it is true, your soul suffers an unhealable wound. You can reveal the sins of another only when the sole intention in your heart is the benefit of the soul of the sinner." --St. Nikon of Optina

"Whether praying alone or together with [others], struggle to pray, not out of habit but with awareness." --St. Nilus of Sinai

"Let the mouth also fast from disgraceful speeches and railings. For what does it profit if we abstain from fish and fowl and yet bite and devour our brothers and sisters? The evil speaker eats the flesh of his brother and bites the body of his neighbor." --St. John Chrysostom

Typica Service on November 18, 2021: The Holy Martyrs Plato and Romanus

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 18, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Plato and Romanus.

Today's prescribed readings are Colossians 4:2-9 and Luke 16:1-9.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 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 March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 18, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on November 15, 2021: The Holy Martyrs and Confessors Guria, Shamuna and Habib

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 15, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs and Confessors Guria, Shamuna and Habib.

Today's prescribed readings are Colossians 2:13-20 and Luke 14:12-15.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, November 17, at 6pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Prayer List for the Week of November 14, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Elizabeth, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, 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, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Natalie, Julia, Arthur, Dorina, Andrew

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: Adi, Mary, Mircea, Michael, Cornelia

Readings for the Week of November 14, 2021

11/14: Galatians 2:16-20; Luke 10:25-37

11/15: Colossians 2:13-20; Luke 14:12-15

11/16: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16; Matthew 9:9-13

11/17: Colossians 3:17-4:1; Luke 15:1-10

11/18: Colossians 4:2-9; Luke 16:1-9

11/19: Colossians 4:10-18; Luke 16:15-18; 17:1-4

11/20: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Luke 9:57-62

Typica Service on November 12, 2021: Our Father among the Saints John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 12, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Father among the Saints John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria.

Today's prescribed readings are Colossians 2:1-7 and Luke 13:31-35.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, November 15, 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 March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Words from the Saints -- November 11, 2021

"Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude." --St. John Chrysostom

"Remember, O my soul, the terrible and frightful wonder: that your Creator for your sake became Man, and deigned to suffer for the sake of your salvation. His angels tremble, the Cherubim are terrified, the Seraphim are in fear, and all the heavenly powers ceaselessly give praise; and you, unfortunate soul, remain in laziness. At least from this time forth arise and do not put off, my beloved soul, holy repentance, contrition of heart and penance for your sins." --St. Paisius Velichkovsky

"If God seems slow in responding, it is because He is preparing a better gift. He will not deny us. God withholds what you are not yet ready for. He wants you to have a lively desire for His greatest gifts. All of which is to say, pray always and do not lose heart." --St. Augustine of Hippo

Typica Service on November 11, 2021: St. Theodore the Studite

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 11, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Theodore the Studite.

Today's prescribed readings are Colossians 1:24-29 and Luke 13:1-9.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 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 March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 11, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on November 9, 2021: Our Father among the Saints Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 9, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Father among the Saints Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 5:8-19 and John 10:1-9.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 10, at 6pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Prayer List for the Week of November 7, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Elizabeth, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, 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, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Natalie, Julia, Arthur, Andrew

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: Adi, Mary, Mircea, Michael, Cornelia

Readings for the Week of November 7, 2021

11/7: Galatians 1:11-19; Luke 8:41-56

11/8: Hebrews 2:2-10; Luke 10:16-21

11/9: Ephesians 5:8-19; John 10:1-9

11/10: Colossians 1:18-23; Luke 12:48-59

11/11: Colossians 1:24-29; Luke 13:1-9

11/12: Colossians 2:1-7; Luke 13:31-35

11/13: Hebrews 7:26-8:2; John 10:9-16

Typica Service on November 5, 2021: The Holy Martyrs Galaction and his bride Epistema

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 5, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Galaction and his bride Epistema.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 3:8-19 and Luke 12:2-12.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Tuesday, November 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 March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Words from the Saints -- November 4, 2021

"There are three degrees to salvation. St. John Chrysostom says: a) do not sin; b) after you have sinned, repent; c) whoever repents poorly must endure the afflictions that come." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"A cross that you have begged for is hard to bear; it is better to devote yourself to God’s will in simplicity." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"One should note that God foreknows all things but that He does not predestine them all. Thus He foreknows the things that depend on us, but He does not predestine them - because neither does He will evil to be done nor does He force virtue. And so, predestination is the result of the divine command made with foreknowledge. Those things which do not depend upon us, however, He predestines in accordance with His foreknowledge. For, through His foreknowledge, He has already decided all things beforehand in accordance with His goodness and justice." --St. John of Damascus

"Faith bears fear of perdition; fear of perdition bears abstinence from passion; this abstinence bears patience in tribulation; patience bears hope in God; hope in God bears indifference to worldly matters; this disregard for worldly things bears love for God, which is the highest of all the virtues." --St. Nicodemos of Mt Athos

Words from the Saints -- November 4, 2021

"There are three degrees to salvation. St. John Chrysostom says: a) do not sin; b) after you have sinned, repent; c) whoever repents poorly must endure the afflictions that come." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"One should note that God foreknows all things but that He does not predestine them all. Thus He foreknows the things that depend on us, but He does not predestine them - because neither does He will evil to be done nor does He force virtue. And so, predestination is the result of the divine command made with foreknowledge. Those things which do not depend upon us, however, He predestines in accordance with His foreknowledge. For, through His foreknowledge, He has already decided all things beforehand in accordance with His goodness and justice." --St. John of Damascus

"Faith bears fear of perdition; fear of perdition bears abstinence from passion; this abstinence bears patience in tribulation; patience bears hope in God; hope in God bears indifference to worldly matters; this disregard for worldly things bears love for God, which is the highest of all the virtues." --St. Nicodemos of Mt Athos

"A cross that you have begged for is hard to bear; it is better to devote yourself to God’s will in simplicity." --St. Ambrose of Optina

Typica Service on November 4, 2021: Our Venerable Father Joannicius the Great of Olympus; The Holy Priest-Martyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and the Presbyter Hermes.

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 4, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Joannicius the Great of Olympus; as well as the Holy Priest-Martyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and the Presbyter Hermes.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 3:1-8 and Luke 11:47-54.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 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 March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 4, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on November 1, 2021: The Holy Unmercenaries & Wonderworkers Cosmas & Damian of Asia Minor & their mother, the nun Theodotia

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 1, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian of Asia Minor and their mother, the nun Theodotia.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 2:12-16 and Luke 11:29-33.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, November 3, at 6pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, 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. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Prayer List for the Week of October 31, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, 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, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun, Natalie, Julia

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: Adi, Mary, Mircea, Michael, Cornelia