Words from the Saints -- January 6, 2022

"What is it to be a fool for Christ? It is to control one's thoughts when they stray out of line. It is to make the mind empty and free..." --St. John Chrysostom

"From humility it is known that a man is a true disciple of Jesus, meek and humble of heart. If we wish to show evidence that we are true Christians, let us learn from Christ to be humble as He Himself enjoins us, 'Learn of Me; for I am meek, and lowly in heart'" (Matthew 11:29). --St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

"Nothing equals the mercy of God or surpasses it. To despair is therefore to inflict death on oneself." --St. John Climacus

First Hour on January 5, 2022: Eve of Theophany

January 5 is the Eve of Theophany.

The prescribed readings for the First Hour are Isaiah 35:1-10; Acts 13:25-32 and Matthew 3:1-11.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Friday, January 7, 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.

Typica Service on January 4, 2022: The Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

January 4 is the third pre-festive day of Theophany. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 4:1-13 and Luke 19:45-48.

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

Typica Service on January 3, 2022: The Holy Prophet Malachi

January 3 is the second pre-festive day of Theophany. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Prophet Malachi.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 3:5-11, 17-19 and Luke 19:37-44.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, January 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 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 January 2, 2022

For healing: Fr. Daniel, 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, Tricia, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Natalie, Julia, Arthur, Dorina, Andrew, Joseph, Arnold, Bea, Helen, Madeline

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. Igor, Fr. John, Vasile, Parasciva, Mariana, Victoria, Margaret, Katherin, Raymond, Mihai

Readings for the Week of January 2, 2022

1/2: 2 Timothy 4:5-8; Mark 1:1-8

1/3: Hebrews 3:5-11, 17-19; Luke 19:37-44

1/4: Hebrews 4:1-13; Luke 19:45-48

1/5: Isaiah 35:1-10; Acts 13:25-32; Matthew 3:1-11; Isaiah 1:16-20; Acts 19:1-18; Mark 1:1-8; Isaiah 12:3-6; Romans 6:3-11; Mark 1:9-15; Isaiah 49:8-15; Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Luke 3:1-18; Genesis 1:1-13; Exodus 14:15-18, 21-23, 27-29; Exodus 15:22-27; 16:1; Joshua 3:7-8, 15-17; 2 Kings 2:6-14; 2 Kings 5:9-14; Genesis 32:1-10; Exodus 2:5-10; Judges 6:36-40; 1 Kings 18:30-39; 2 Kings 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27; Luke 3:1-18

1/6: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Matthew 3:13-17

1/7: Acts 19:1-8; John 1:29-34

1/8: Ephesians 6:10-17; Matthew 4:1-11

Typica Service on December 31, 2021: The Final Day of the Nativity of our Lord

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

December 31 is the Final Day of the Nativity of our Lord.

Today's prescribed readings are Titus 1:15-2:10 and Mark 12:1-12.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, January 3, 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 -- December 30, 2021

"Without sorrows there is no salvation. On the other hand, the Kingdom of God awaits those who have patiently endured. And all the glory of the world is nothing in comparison." --St. Seraphim of Sarov

"Seek to learn on earth those truths which will remain ever valid in Heaven." --St. Jerome

"A true Christian is made by faith and love toward Christ." --St. Herman of Alaska

Typica Service on December 30, 2021: The Holy Martyrs Anysia and Melania

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

On December 30 the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Anysia and Melania.

Today's prescribed readings are Titus 1:5-14 and Mark 11:27-33.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, December 31, 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.

Typica Service on December 29, 2021: The Holy 14,000 Infants killed for Christ's sake in Bethlehem

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

On December 29 the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy 14,000 Infants killed for Christ's sake in Bethlehem.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 2:11-18 and Matthew 2:13-23.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, December 30, 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.

Typica Service on December 28, 2021: The 20,000 Holy Martyrs Burned at Nicomedia

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

On December 28 the Orthodox Church commemorates the 20,000 Holy Martyrs Burned at Nicomedia.

Today's prescribed readings are 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:1-4 and Mark 11:11-23.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, December 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 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 December 26, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, 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, Tricia, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Natalie, Julia, Arthur, Dorina, Andrew, Joseph, Arnold, Bea, Helen, Madeline

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. Igor, Fr. John, Vasile, Parasciva, Mariana, Victoria, Margaret, Katherin, Raymond

Readings for the Week of December 26, 2021

12/26: Galatians 1:11-19; Matthew 2:13-23

12/27: Acts 6:8-15;7:1-5,47-60; Matthew 21:33-42

12/28: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:1-4; Mark 11:11-23

12/29: 2 Timothy 4:9-22; Mark 11:23-26

12/30: Titus 1:5-14; Mark 11:27-33

12/31: Titus 1:15-2:10; Mark 12:1-12

1/1: Colossians 2:8-12; Luke 2:20-21, 40-52

Words from the Saints -- December 23, 2021

"Christ is the Savior of the whole world, and has conferred on men the gift of repentance so that they may be saved." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"Learn something from the Scriptures by heart, and keep your mind focused on it. These things impede the demons from making assaults against us." --St. Nil of Sora

"A man who is truly without possessions is one who has renounced all his worldly goods and has absolutely nothing on earth except his body; and who, breaking his attachment to the body, has entrusted himself to the care of God and of the devout." --St. Maximos the Confessor

"We have learned to recognize as freedom that which the Lord alone confers on us when he liberates us from lusts and desires and the other passions. 'He who says, I know the Lord, and does not keep his commandments, is a liar and the truth is not in him,' says the Holy Apostle John." --St. Clement of Alexandria

Typica Service on December 23, 2021: The Holy Ten Martyrs of Crete

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

December 23 is the fourth Pre-festive Day of the Nativity. On this day the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Ten Martyrs of Crete.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Timothy 6:17-20 and Mark 10:17-27.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Tuesday, December 28, 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.

Typica Service on December 22, 2021: The Holy Great Martyr Anastasia of Rome

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

December 22 is the third Pre-festive Day of the Nativity. On this day the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr Anastasia of Rome.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Timothy 5:22-6:11 and Mark 10:11-16.

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

Typica Service on December 21, 2021: The Holy Virgin Martyr Juliana of Nicomedia

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

December 21 is the second Pre-festive Day of the Nativity. On this day the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Virgin Martyr Juliana of Nicomedia.

Today's prescribed readings are 1 Timothy 5:11-21 and Mark 10:2-12.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, December 22, 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.

Typica Service on December 20, 2021: The Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer, Bishop of Antioch

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

December 20 is the first Pre-festive Day of the Nativity. On this day the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer, Bishop of Antioch.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 10:32-38 and Mark 9:33-41.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, December 21, 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.

Prayer List for the Week of December 19, 2021

For healing: Fr. Daniel, 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, Tricia, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Natalie, Julia, Arthur, Dorina, Andrew, Theodore, Joseph, Arnold, Bea

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. Igor, Fr. John, Michael, Cornelia, Vasile, Parasciva, Mariana, Victoria, Margaret, Katherin

Readings for the Week of December 19, 2021

12/19: Hebrews 11:9-10, 17-23, 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25

12/20: Hebrews 10:32-38; Mark 9:33-41

12/21: 1 Timothy 5:11-21; Mark 10:2-12

12/22: 1 Timothy 5:22-6:11; Mark 10:11-16

12/23: 1 Timothy 6:17-20; Mark 10:17-27

12/24: Micah 4:6-7; 5:2-4; Hebrews 1:1-12; Matthew 1:18-25; Baruch 3:36-4:4; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 2:1-20; Isaiah 7:10-16; 8:1-4, 8-10; Hebrews 1:10-2:3; Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 9:6-7; Hebrews 2:11-18; Matthew 2:13-23; Genesis 1:1-13; Numbers 24:2-3, 5-9, 17-18; Isaiah 11:1-10; Daniel 2:31-36, 44-45

12/25: Galatians 4:4-7; Matthew 2:1-12