In the spirit my recent blog posts done in the spirit of Ecumenical Dialogue, specifically geared toward Roman Catholic and Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Catholic Christian Unity and dialogue, I have decided I will try to renew my East meets West litany of Saints.
So, the commemorations and saints for today in the Roman Catholic Church, according to the Gregorian Calendar for January 6th, A.D. 2017
All you Holy Saints of God, pray for us!
The Commemorations for today according to Eastern Orthodox/Catholic Christian Liturgical calendars for the Gregorian/Julian calendar dates of January 6th, A.D. 2017 / December 24th, A.D. 2016
The Eve of the Nativity of Christ (Rozhdestvenskyi Sochelnik) (Christmas Eve to us Latins)
Troparion, Tone IV
Once Mary, pregnant with a seedless pregnancy,/ was registered in Bethlehem with the elder Joseph,/ as being of the seed of David./ And while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered,/ but there was no room for them in the inn./ But the cave showed itself to be a beauteous palace for the Queen,// and Christ is born to raise up the image that fell of old!
Kontakion of the Forefeast, Tone III "Today the Virgin"
Today the Virgin cometh to give birth ineffably/ to the preeternal Word in the cave./ Dance, O world! And having heard this,/ with the angels and shepherds glorify// the preeternal God, Who is to appear as a little babe.
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The Eve of the Nativity of Christ (Rozhdestvenskyi Sochelnik).
Nun-martyr Eugenia of Rome, and with her Martyrs Philip her father, Protus, Hyacinth (Jacinth), Basilla, and Claudia (262). - pray for us!
New Hieromartyr Innocentius (1928). - pray for us!
New Hieromartyr Sergius priest (1942). - pray for us!
Venerable Nicholas the Monk of Bulgaria (9th c.). = pray for us!
The Commemorations for today according to the Gregorian/Julian Calendars for January 19th/January 6th, A.D. 2017 is
The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ (Baptism of the Lord)
Troparion, Tone I
When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan,/ the worship of the Trinity was made manifest;/ for, the voice of the Father bare witness unto Thee,/ calling Thee His beloved Son;/ and the Spirit in the form of a dove/ confirmed the certainty of His word./ O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and enlightened the worlds,// glory be to Thee!
Kontakion, Tone IV
Thou hast appeared today to the whole world,/ and Thy light, O Lord, hath been signed upon us/ who hymn Thee with understanding./ Thou hast come, Thou hast appeared,/ the Light unapproachable.
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The Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ (Baptism of the Lord). Lord Jesus Christ, we bless you today and commemorate your Nativity, your Revelation to the Gentiles through the Magi, your Baptism in the Jordan by John, and your first Miracle at the Wedding of Cana.
All you holy Saints of God, pray for us!
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of the most holy Theotokos, and all of the angels of saints, have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and keep us o God by thy grace!
Thanks so much and please pray for the great websites I use for my sources for this blog series:
Source for Roman Liturgical Calendar (CatholicSaints.info)
Source for Eastern Liturgical Calendar (Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church)
+God bless us all
Yours in Christ,
Jason Michael Spyridon Prewara
IC XC NIKA+
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