Saturday, August 23, 2031
Leavetaking of the Dormition of the Theotokos
On Saturday, August 23, 2031, Orthodox Christians on the New Calendar remember Leavetaking of the Dormition of the Theotokos; St Lupus, Slave of St Demetrius; and Hieromartyr Irenaeus, bishop of Lyons. It is not a fast day. On the Old Calendar the same day remembers St Lawrence of Rome. It is a fast day, with wine and oil.
New Calendar
Leavetaking of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Also commemorated
- Martyr Lupus, Slave of St Demetrius
- Leavetaking of Dormition
- Hieromartyr Irenaeus, bishop of Lyons (202)
- Hieromartyr Pothinos, Bishop of Lyons (177)
This day is not a fast day, all foods are permitted.
Old Calendar
Commemorated today
This day is a fast day, but wine and oil are permitted, no meat, dairy, or fish.
The saints of the day
On the New Calendar
On the Old Calendar
- Tone 2 of the Octoechos
- 11th Week after Pentecost
Readings, New Calendar
Epistle1 Corinthians 1.26-29
1:26For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; 27but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world that he might put to shame the things that are strong. 28God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that don’t exist, that he might bring to nothing the things that exist, 29that no flesh should boast before God.
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EpistlePhilippians 2.5-11
2:5Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. 8And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, yes, the death of the cross. 9Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, 11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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GospelMatthew 20.29-34
20:29As they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 30Behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!” 31The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!” 32Jesus stood still and called them, and asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33They told him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” 34Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.
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GospelLuke 10.38-42, 11.27-28
10:38As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard his word. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me.” 41Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
11:27It came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts which nursed you!” 28But he said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
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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 Corinthians 1.26-29
1:26For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; 27but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world that he might put to shame the things that are strong. 28God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that don’t exist, that he might bring to nothing the things that exist, 29that no flesh should boast before God.
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GospelMatthew 20.29-34
20:29As they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 30Behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!” 31The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!” 32Jesus stood still and called them, and asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33They told him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” 34Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.
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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, August 23, 2031?
- On the New Calendar, Leavetaking of the Dormition of the Theotokos; St Lupus, Slave of St Demetrius; and Hieromartyr Irenaeus, bishop of Lyons.
- On the Old Calendar, St Lawrence of Rome.
Is Saturday, August 23, 2031 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 wine and oil.
What are the Orthodox readings for Saturday, August 23, 2031?
On the New Calendar:
At the Liturgy, the Epistle and Gospel are 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 with Matthew 20.29-34 and Philippians 2.5-11 with Luke 10.38-42, 11.27-28.
On the Old Calendar:
At the Liturgy, the Epistle is 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 and the Gospel is Matthew 20.29-34.
