Thursday, December 7, 2028

The Orthodox liturgical day, its saint, its tone, and its fast.

On Thursday, December 7, 2028, Orthodox Christians on the New Calendar remember St Ambrose of Milan; St Nilus of Stolobensk; and the Martyrs of Africa. It is a fast day, with wine and oil. On the Old Calendar the same day remembers St Catherine of Alexandria and St Clement of Rome. It is a fast day, with wine and oil.

The saints of the day

Name days on the New Calendar: Ambrose

  • Tone 1 of the Octoechos
  • 26th Week after Pentecost

Readings, New Calendar

Epistle1 Timothy 6.17-21

6:17Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; 18that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share; 19laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life. 20Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge, 21which some profess, and thus have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

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GospelLuke 21.28-33

21:28But when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.” 29He told them a parable. “See the fig tree and all the trees. 30When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near. 31Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that God’s Kingdom is near. 32Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things are accomplished. 33Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.

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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

Epistle1 Timothy 6.17-21

6:17Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; 18that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share; 19laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life. 20Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge, 21which some profess, and thus have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

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GospelLuke 18.31-34

18:31He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be completed. 32For he will be delivered up to the Gentiles, will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on. 33They will scourge and kill him. On the third day, he will rise again.” 34They understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they didn’t understand the things that were said.

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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 Thursday, December 7, 2028?

  • On the New Calendar, St Ambrose of Milan; St Nilus of Stolobensk; and the Martyrs of Africa.
  • On the Old Calendar, St Catherine of Alexandria and St Clement of Rome.

Is Thursday, December 7, 2028 a fast day in the Orthodox Church?

Yes.

  • On the New Calendar it is a fast day, with wine and oil.
  • On the Old Calendar it is a fast day, with wine and oil.

What are the Orthodox readings for Thursday, December 7, 2028?

On the New Calendar:

At the Liturgy, the Epistle is 1 Timothy 6.17-21 and the Gospel is Luke 21.28-33.

On the Old Calendar:

At the Liturgy, the Epistle is 1 Timothy 6.17-21 and the Gospel is Luke 18.31-34.

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