Monday, 04 October 2010. Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens.

Monday, 04 October 2010. Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens.

Prokeimenon
Psalms 104:4,104:1 (Tone 4)
You make the winds your messengers, fire and flame your ministers.
Stichon: Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great. (NRSV)

Epistle of the Divine Liturgy
Philippians 2:12-16 (20 after Pentecost)
Brothers and sisters, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world. It is by your holding fast to the word of life that I can boast on the day of Christ. (NRSV)

Alleluia verse
Psalms 148:1,2 (Tone 2)
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
Stichon: Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! (NRSV)

Gospel of the Divine Liturgy
Luke 6:24-30 (3 after Holy Cross)
Jesus said to the crowd, ‘Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. ‘Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. ‘Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. ‘Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets. ‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again.' (NRSV)

Synaxarion of the Day (story of the feast or commemoration)
According to the Greek Menaia, Saint Hierotheos "was one of the nine counsellors of the Areopagus." He was instructed by Saint Paul the Apostle and consecrated Bishop of Athens. In his turn he taught the Christian faith to Dionysius the Areopagite. After having led a holy life completely filled by the love of God, and having pleased the Creator by his conduct and good works, he committed his soul into the Lord's hands.


Class of Feast: 5
Tone of Week: 2