Saturday, August 30, 2031
The Orthodox liturgical day, its saint, its tone, and its fast.
On Saturday, August 30, 2031, Orthodox Christians on the New Calendar remember Alexander, John and Paul, Patriarchs of Constantinople; St Alexander Nevsky; and Synaxis of Serbian Hierarchs. It is not a fast day. On the Old Calendar the same day remembers St Myron of Cyzicus and St Patroclus. It is not a fast day.
New Calendar
Commemorated today
- Sts Alexander, John, Paul, Patriarchs of Constantinople
- Translation of the Relics of St Alexander Nevsky
- Synaxis of Serbian Hierarchs
This day is not a fast day, all foods are permitted.
Old Calendar
Commemorated today
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 3 of the Octoechos
- 12th Week after Pentecost
The day’s readings
Epistle1 Corinthians 2.6-9
2:6We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown, yet a wisdom not of this world nor of the rulers of this world who are coming to nothing. 7But we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom that has been hidden, which God foreordained before the worlds for our glory, 8which none of the rulers of this world has known. For had they known it, they wouldn’t have crucified the Lord of glory. 9But as it is written, “Things which an eye didn’t see, and an ear didn’t hear, which didn’t enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.”
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GospelMatthew 22.15-22
22:15Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might entrap him in his talk. 16They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are honest, and teach the way of God in truth, no matter whom you teach; for you aren’t partial to anyone. 17Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” 18But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites? 19Show me the tax money.” They brought to him a denarius.
20He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?” 21They said to him, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 22When they heard it, they marveled, and left him and went away.
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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 30, 2031?
- On the New Calendar, Alexander, John and Paul, Patriarchs of Constantinople; St Alexander Nevsky; and Synaxis of Serbian Hierarchs.
- On the Old Calendar, St Myron of Cyzicus and St Patroclus.
Is Saturday, August 30, 2031 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 Saturday, August 30, 2031?
On both calendars:
At the Liturgy, the Epistle is 1 Corinthians 2.6-9 and the Gospel is Matthew 22.15-22.