Saturday, July 11, 2026
The Orthodox liturgical day, its saint, its tone, and its fast.
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Orthodox Christians on the New Calendar remember St Euphemia the All-Praised; St Olga of Kiev; and Nikodemos and Nektarios. It is not a fast day. On the Old Calendar the same day remembers Synaxis of the Three Hands Icon of the Theotokos; and Translation of the Relics of Venerable Cyrus and John. It is a fast day, with fish, wine and oil.
New Calendar
Commemorated today
This day is not a fast day, all foods are permitted.
Old Calendar
Synaxis of the Three Hands Icon of the Theotokos
Also commemorated
- Translation of the Relics of Venerable Cyrus and John
- Sts Sergius and Herman (1353), abbots of Valaam
- Synaxis of the Icon of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos "Of the Three Hands"
- Our Holy Father Sennuphius the Standard-Bearer (4th c.)
This day is a fast day, but fish, wine, and oil are permitted; no meat or dairy.
The saints of the day
On the New Calendar
On the Old Calendar
- Tone 4 of the Octoechos
- 5th Week after Pentecost
The day’s readings
EpistleRomans 9.1-5
9:1I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit 2that I have great sorrow and unceasing pain in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers’ sake, my relatives according to the flesh 4who are Israelites; whose is the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service, and the promises; 5of whom are the fathers, and from whom is Christ as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God, blessed forever. Amen.
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GospelMatthew 9.18-26
9:18While he told these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19Jesus got up and followed him, as did his disciples. 20Behold, a woman who had a discharge of blood for twelve years came behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; 21for she said within herself, “If I just touch his garment, I will be made well.” 22But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, “Daughter, cheer up! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.
23When Jesus came into the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd in noisy disorder, 24he said to them, “Make room, because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” They were ridiculing him. 25But when the crowd was sent out, he entered in, took her by the hand, and the girl arose. 26The report of this went out into all that land.
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The order and appointment of the readings follow the Orthodox lectionary. Come to the Liturgy to hear them proclaimed.
Questions
What does the Orthodox Church remember on Saturday, July 11, 2026?
- On the New Calendar, St Euphemia the All-Praised; St Olga of Kiev; and Nikodemos and Nektarios.
- On the Old Calendar, Synaxis of the Three Hands Icon of the Theotokos; and Translation of the Relics of Venerable Cyrus and John.
Is Saturday, July 11, 2026 a fast day in the Orthodox Church?
- On the New Calendar it is not a fast day.
- On the Old Calendar it is a fast day, with fish, wine and oil.
What are the Orthodox readings for Saturday, July 11, 2026?
On both calendars:
At the Liturgy, the Epistle is Romans 9.1-5 and the Gospel is Matthew 9.18-26.
