Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The Orthodox liturgical day, its saint, its tone, and its fast.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Orthodox Christians on the New Calendar remember Carpus and Companions at Pergamus; and St Zlata. It is not a fast day. On the Old Calendar the same day remembers St Gregory of Armenia and St Gregory of Pelsheme. It is not a fast day.
New Calendar
This day is not a fast day, all foods are permitted.
Old Calendar
Commemorated today
- Hieromartyr Gregory of Armenia
- Venerable Gregory of Pelsheme, Wonderworker of Vologda
- Our Father among the Saints Michael, Metropolitan of Kiev (992)
This day is not a fast day, all foods are permitted.
The saints of the day
On the New Calendar
On the Old Calendar
- Tone 2 of the Octoechos
- 19th Week after Pentecost
Readings, New Calendar
EpistlePhilippians 2.16-23
2:16holding up the word of life, that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain. 17Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me. 19But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.
20For I have no one else like-minded, who will truly care about you. 21For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ. 22But you know that he has proved himself. As a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News. 23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me.
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GospelLuke 8.1-3
8:1Soon afterwards, he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of God’s Kingdom. With him were the twelve, 2and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out; 3and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who served them from their possessions.
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The order and appointment of the readings follow the Orthodox lectionary. Come to the Liturgy to hear them proclaimed.
Readings, Old Calendar
EpistlePhilippians 2.16-23
2:16holding up the word of life, that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain. 17Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me. 19But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.
20For I have no one else like-minded, who will truly care about you. 21For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ. 22But you know that he has proved himself. As a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News. 23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me.
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GospelLuke 5.12-16
5:12While he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.” 13He stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I want to. Be made clean.” Immediately the leprosy left him. 14He commanded him to tell no one, “But go your way and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according to what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.” 15But the report concerning him spread much more, and great multitudes came together to hear and to be healed by him of their infirmities. 16But he withdrew himself into the desert and prayed.
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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 Tuesday, October 13, 2026?
- On the New Calendar, Carpus and Companions at Pergamus; and St Zlata.
- On the Old Calendar, St Gregory of Armenia and St Gregory of Pelsheme.
Is Tuesday, October 13, 2026 a fast day in the Orthodox Church?
No.
- On the New Calendar it is not a fast day.
- On the Old Calendar it is not a fast day.
What are the Orthodox readings for Tuesday, October 13, 2026?
On the New Calendar:
At the Liturgy, the Epistle is Philippians 2.16-23 and the Gospel is Luke 8.1-3.
On the Old Calendar:
At the Liturgy, the Epistle is Philippians 2.16-23 and the Gospel is Luke 5.12-16.
