Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, January 20, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on January 18, 2022: Our Holy Fathers Athanasios and Cyril, Archbishops of Alexandria

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On January 18, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Holy Fathers Athanasios and Cyril, Archbishops of Alexandria.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 13:7-16 and Matthew 5:14-19.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, January 19, 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 January 16, 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, Delores

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, Mariana, Victoria, Margaret, Katherine, Raymond, Mihai, Eugenia, Mihai

Readings for the Week of January 16, 2022

1/16: Colossians 3:12-16; Luke 18:18-27

1/17: Hebrews 13:17-21; Matthew 11:27-30

1/18: Hebrews 13:7-16; Matthew 5:14-19

1/19: Galatians 5:22-6:2; Matthew 22:2-14

1/20: 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Luke 6:17-23

1/21: Philippians 1:12-20; Luke 12:8-12

1/22: 2 Timothy 1:3-8; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30

Typica Service on January 14, 2022: The Final Day of Theophany

Christ is Baptized in the Jordan! Glorify Him!

January 14 is the final day of Theophany.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 11:8, 11-16 and Luke 21:37-22:8.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, January 17, 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 -- January 13, 2022

"Death is, properly speaking, separation from God, and 'the sting of death is sin.' In taking it on, Adam was banished at once from the Tree of Life, from Paradise, and from God, whereupon there followed, of necessity, the death of the body. On the other hand, life is, properly speaking, the One who says 'I am the life.' By His death He brought back to life again the one who had died." --St. Maximos the Confessor

"If you share secretly in the joy of someone you envy, you will be freed from your jealousy; and you will also be freed from your jealousy if you keep silent about the person you envy." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"The aim of prayer is that we should acquire from it love of God, for in prayer are to be found all sorts of reasons for loving God." --St. Isaac the Syrian

"Faith requires obedience, and not curiosity; and when God commands, one ought to be obedient, not curious." --St. John Chrysostom

Typica Service on January 13, 2022: The Holy Martyrs Hermylos and Stratonikos of Belgrade

Christ is Baptized in the Jordan! Glorify Him!

January 13 is the fifth day of Theophany. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Hermylos and Stratonikos of Belgrade.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 10:35-11:7 and Luke 21:28-33.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, January 14, 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

Christ is Baptized in the Jordan! Glorify Him!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, January 13, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

Typica Service on January 10, 2022: Our Father among the Saints Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa

Christ is Baptized in the Jordan! Glorify Him!

January 10 is the fifth day of Theophany. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Father among the Saints Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa.

Today's prescribed readings are Hebrews 8:7-13 and Luke 20:27-44.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, January 12, 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 January 9, 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, Mariana, Victoria, Margaret, Katherine, Raymond, Mihai, Eugenia

Readings for the Week of January 9, 2022

1/9: Ephesians 4:7-13; Matthew 4:12-17

1/10: Hebrews 8:7-13; Luke 20:27-44

1/11: Hebrews 9:8-10, 15-23; Luke 21:12-19

1/12: Hebrews 10:1-18; Luke 21:5-7, 10-11, 20-24

1/13: Hebrews 10:35-11:7; Luke 21:28-33

1/14: Hebrews 11:8, 11-16; Luke 21:37-22:8

1/15: Ephesians 5:1-8; Luke 13:18-29

Typica Service on January 7, 2022: Assembly for St John the Forerunner

Christ is Baptized in the Jordan! Glorify Him!

January 7 is the second day of Theophany. On this day of the month the Orthodox Church commemorates the Assembly for the Holy, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptizer-of-Christ, John.

Today's prescribed readings are Acts 19:1-8 and John 1:29-34.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, January 10, 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 -- 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