From the calendar, 2025.

Friday, October 10

Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia at Nicomedia

Strict fastNo meat, dairy, eggs, fish, wine or oil.

Appointed to be read.

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1. EpistleEphesians 6:18–24
2. GospelLuke 7:31–35

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Epistle.

Ephesians 6:18–24

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18praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

19and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

21But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you;

22whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts.

23Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

24Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

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Gospel.

Luke 7:31–35

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31And the Lord said, 'To what then shall I liken the men of this generation, and what are they like?

32They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, saying: 'We played the flute for you, And you did not dance; We mourned to you, And you did not weep.'

33For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.'

34The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, 'Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'

35But wisdom is justified by all her children.'

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In remembrance.

Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia at NicomediaRead the life

They were brother and sister, from Nicomedia, who suffered for Christ during the reign of Maximian. Eulampius was arrested for his Christian faith; when his sister received the news, she hurried to join him. Both were subjected to various cruel tortures, including being cast into fire and boiling pitch, from which they miraculously emerged unharmed. Finally, Eulampius was beheaded, and Eulampia gave up her spirit before she too could be beheaded.

Blessed Fool for Christ Andrew of Totma (1637)Read the life

“Saint Andrew came of a family of devout, unlettered peasants. He obtained an education by going to church and, on the death of his parents, became a novice at the Monastery of Galich, in the diocese of Kostroma. The Abbot, who was remarkable for his wisdom, discerned Andrew’s spiritual gifts and encouraged him to undertake the unusual and difficult ascesis of Foolishness-for-Christ. Andrew left the monastery to lead a wayfaring life, but often returned to reveal his thoughts and deeds to his starets. On his Elder’s death, he settled near the Church of the Resurrection in the town of Totma, where he was completely unknown. He spent the whole night in prayer and during the day begged alms that he forthwith gave to the poor. He went barefoot summer and winter and lived on nothing but bread and water. Every year he made a pilgrimage to the holy places of the region.

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