Septuagesima 2021

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 31 January 2021

Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs

The Three Hierarchs

Icon of the Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great (left), John Chrysostom (center) and Gregory the Theologian (right). From Wikipedia.

ALMIGHTY God, we honour before thee the three great torch-bearers of the triune Godhead, thy saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom, who have enlightened the world with the rays . . . → Read More: Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs

King Charles I, Martyr

King Charles I after original by van Dyck

King Charles I, after Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons

Almighty Father, who by the Apostle of thy dear Son hast taught us to obey God rather than man: Mercifully grant that, as thy servant King Charles was faithful unto death in defence of thy Church, so . . . → Read More: King Charles I, Martyr

Sunday School Lesson 35

The Sunday School sends this to the families at home.

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Saint Lydia of Thyatira, Saint Dorcas (Tabitha), and Saint Phoebe, Witnesses to the Faith

Lydia Phoebe, and Tabitha

Lydia Phoebe, and Tabitha

ETERNAL God, who gives good gifts to all people, and who teaches us to have the same spirit of generosity: Give unto us, we pray thee, hearts that are always open to hear thy word, that following the example of thy servants Lydia, Dorcas, and Phoebe, we may show . . . → Read More: Saint Lydia of Thyatira, Saint Dorcas (Tabitha), and Saint Phoebe, Witnesses to the Faith

Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople and Doctor

Saint John Chrysostom

Saint John Chrysostom of Antioch (Hagios Ioannis Chrysostomos). An early Byzantine mosaic from the Cathedral of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (modern Istanbul). From Wikipedia.

O God, who didst illuminate the minds and warm the hearts of the faithful by the heavenly doctrine and example of Saint John Chrysostom: Call us by thy . . . → Read More: Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople and Doctor

Septuagesima Sunday: the Third Sunday before Lent

Chi Rho mosaic

Chi Rho mosaic from Saint Gregory of Sinai Monastery

O Lord, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and . . . → Read More: Septuagesima Sunday: the Third Sunday before Lent

Saint Timothy and Saint Titus

Saint Titus

Saint Titus, from the Saint Nicholas church in Kosovo. From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, who didst call Timothy and Titus to do the work of evangelists and teachers, and didst make them strong to endure hardship: Strengthen us to stand fast in adversity, and to live godly and righteous lives in this present . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus

Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr

The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp

The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp, by Niccolo Circignani (“Il Pomarancio”) (c. 1517/1524—after 1596).

O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who didst give to thy venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Saviour, and stedfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, after . . . → Read More: Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr

The Conversion of Saint Paul

Caravaggio Conversion on the Way to Damascus

The Conversion on the Way to Damascus, by Caravaggio (1571–1610). From Wikimedia.

O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may shew forth our . . . → Read More: The Conversion of Saint Paul