# [Scripture Readings for Saturday, 06 June 2026 (OCA)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/06)
## [Epistle reading for the 1st Saturday after Pentecost (Romans 1:7-12)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/06/1)
> To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established – that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
## [Gospel reading for the 1st Saturday after Pentecost (Matthew 5:42-48)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/06/2)
> Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away. You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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## [Venerable Bessarion, Wonderworker of Egypt - 06 June](
Venerable Bessarion, Wonderworker of Egypt
Saint Bessarion, Wonderworker of Egypt was an Egyptian. He was baptized while still in his youth, and he led a strict life, striving to preserve th...
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O God of our Fathers,
always act with kindness towards us;
take not Your mercy from us,
but guide our lives in peace
through the prayers of the venerable Bessarion and Hilarion the New.
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You imitated the powers on high, venerable Bessarion,
living by example the life of those who take flight.
Led by steadfast desire to the heavenly good things of Christ the King,
you put passing things from your mind and attained to Him.
Entreat Him without ceasing for the sake of us all!
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## [Martyrs Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Appolonius, Leonidas, Arius, Gorgias, Pambo, Selenia, and Irene of Egypt - 05 June](
Martyrs Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Appolonius, Leonidas, Arius, Gorgias, Pambo, Selenia, and Irene of Egypt
The Holy Martyrs Marcian, Nicander, Hyperechius, Apollonius, Leonidas, Arius, Gorgias, Pambo, and the women martyrs Selenia and Irene were natives ...
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Your holy martyrs O Lord,
through their sufferings have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God.
For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.
Through their intercessions, save our souls!
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# [Scripture Readings for Friday, 05 June 2026 (OCA)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/05)
## [Epistle reading for the 1st Friday after Pentecost (Romans 2:14-29)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/05/1)
> for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them) in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel. Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having the form of knowledge and truth in the law. You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that a man should not steal, do you steal? You who say, “Do not commit adultery,” do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? You who make your boast in the law, do you dishonor God through breaking the law? For “the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” as it is written. For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? And will not the physically uncircumcised, if he fulfills the law, judge you who, even with your written code and circumcision, are a transgressor of the law? For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.
## [Gospel reading for the 1st Friday after Pentecost (Matthew 5:33-41)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/05/2)
> Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’. For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.
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## [Hieromartyr Dorotheus, Bishop of Tyre - 05 June](
Hieromartyr Dorotheus, Bishop of Tyre
The Hieromartyr Dorotheus was bishop of the Phoenician city of Tyre, during the time of the persecution against Christians under the emperor Diocle...
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O Dorotheus, wise hierarch of Christ,
you received the light of wisdom as a gift from the Father of lights.
You increased the talents given to you
and in your old age contested beyond the bounds of nature.
And now, O Hieromartyr, you even intercede for our souls!
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By preaching Orthodox doctrine, O Hieromartyr,
you offered yourself as a godly and holy gift.
First you excelled in asceticism
and then in the contest of martyrdom,
attaining the victor’s prize from Christ our God!
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## [Hieromartyr George of Serbia - 04 June](
Hieromartyr George of Serbia
No information available at this time.
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By sharing in the ways of the Apostles,
you became a successor to their throne.
Through the practice of virtue, you found the way to divine contemplation, O inspired one of God;
by teaching the word of truth without error, you defended the Faith,
even to the shedding of your blood.
Hieromartyr George, entreat Christ God to save our souls.
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# [Scripture Readings for Thursday, 04 June 2026 (OCA)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/04)
## [Epistle reading for the 1st Thursday after Pentecost (Romans 1:28-2:9)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/04/1)
> And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness – indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek;
## [Gospel reading for the 1st Thursday after Pentecost (Matthew 5:27-32)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/04/2)
> You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. Furthermore it has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.
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## [“Surety of Sinners” Icon of the Mother of God of Korets - 04 June](
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To you, the ever-flowing source of mercy and Intercessor for sinners,
O Theotokos, we your unworthy servants, bow down in sorrow, crying out:
“Save us from our troubles, O Sovereign Lady,
and by your maternal intercession ask eternal salvation for all of us.”
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As the revered dwelling place of the ineffable Divine nature, beyond words and understanding;
and an intercessor for sinners, granting grace and healing;
as the Mother of Him Who reigns over all,
pray to your Son that we may receive mercy on the Day of Judgment.
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## [Saint Kevin of Glendalough - 03 June](
Saint Kevin of Glendalough
Saint Kevin (Coemgen) was born in Leinster in the early decades of the sixth century, the age of Saints Columba (June 9), Columbanus of Luxeuil (No...
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In you, O Father, was preserved with exactness what was according to the image;
for you took up the Cross and followed Christ.
By so doing, you taught us to disregard the flesh, for it passes away;
but to care for the soul, since it is immortal.
Therefore, O Venerable Kevin, your spirit rejoices with the Angels.
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(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)Having divinely armed yourself with purity of soul
and firmly grasping unceasing prayer as a spear, you have slain the armies of the demons.
Therefore, we beseech you, O Father Kevin:
“Always intercede for those who honor you.”
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# [Scripture Readings for Wednesday, 03 June 2026 (OCA)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/03)
## [Epistle reading for the 1st Wednesday after Pentecost (Romans 1:18-27)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/03/1)
> For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man – and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.
## [Gospel reading for the 1st Wednesday after Pentecost (Matthew 5:20-26)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/03/2)
> For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.
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## [Martyr Lucillian and those who suffered with him at Byzantium - 03 June](
Martyr Lucillian and those who suffered with him at Byzantium
Saint Lucillian was a pagan priest during the reign of the Roman emperor Aurelian (270-275). In his old age he became persuaded of the falseness of...
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By your faith, you shone like a radiant star in the dark night of error;
you fought the good fight and slew the crafty enemy, O Lucillian.
Together with venerable Paula and the four martyred children
entreat Christ our God to save our souls.
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You attained the dignity of the martyrs of Christ
through the torments that you courageously endured, O Lucillian.
Together with Paula and the four martyred children,
you sing to the Creator:
“Like sheep we are slaughtered for love of You, O Savior.”
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## [Uncovering of the relics of Venerable Juliana, Princess of Vyazma - 02 June](
Uncovering of the relics of Venerable Juliana, Princess of Vyazma
The relics of the holy Princess Juliana of Vyazma were uncovered in 1819. Saint Juliana’s body was buried in the Torzhok cathedral on the ri...
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Living devoutly according to the Law, and adorned with good deeds,
you appeared as a hard diamond, O Holy Right-believing Princess Juliana,
despising perishable glory and bodily beauty,
you defeated the insidious Enemy, and you were martyred for the sake of chastity.
Therefore, you were crowned by Christ God with an imperishable and eternal crown,
and now you rejoice in the assembly of the Martyrs.
Therefore, we cry out to you:
“Entreat Christ God for all of us, who with faith and love revere your sufferings.”
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Today let us sing to God, the Benefactor of all,
Who glorified the divinely-wise Juliana in Russia,
that by her prayers He may grant to our souls
the forgiveness of sins and great mercy.
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# [Scripture Readings for Tuesday, 02 June 2026 (OCA)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/02)
## [Epistle reading for the 1st Tuesday after Pentecost (Romans 1:1-7, 13-17)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/02/1)
> Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.”
## [Gospel reading for the 1st Tuesday after Pentecost (Matthew 4:25-5:13)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/02/2)
> Great multitudes followed Him – from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
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## [Postfeast of Pentecost — 3rd Day of the Trinity - 02 June](
Postfeast of Pentecost — 3rd Day of the Trinity
Many of the hymns of Pentecost are repeated in the postfestal services of this week, and references to the Holy Spirit, and to fire, abound. In pa...
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Blessed are You O Christ Our God
You have revealed the fishermen as most wise
by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit
through them You drew the world into Your net
O Lover of Man, Glory to You!
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When the most High came down and confused the tongues,
He divided the nations;
but when he distributed the tongues of fire
He called all to unity.
Therefore, with one voice, we glorify the All-holy Spirit!
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## [Venerable Agapitus the Unmercenary Physician of the Kiev Near Caves - 01 June](
Venerable Agapitus the Unmercenary Physician of the Kiev Near Caves
Saint Agapitus of the Caves. This holy Unmercenary Physician was born at Kiev. He was a novice and disciple of Saint Anthony of the Caves, and live...
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O righteous Agapitus, you healed the infirm with edible herbs,
and with humility like Anthony the Great.
So doing, you brought the unbelieving physician to the Faith,
guiding him on the path of salvation.
Heal our infirmities and pray to Christ our God for those who sing to you!
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# [Scripture Readings for Monday, 01 June 2026 (OCA)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/01)
## [Epistle reading for the 1st Monday after Pentecost (Ephesians 5:9-19)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/01/1)
> (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,
## [Gospel reading for the 1st Monday after Pentecost (Matthew 18:10-20)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/06/01/2)
> Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven. For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost. What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
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## [Postfeast of Pentecost — Day of the Holy Spirit - 01 June](
Postfeast of Pentecost — Day of the Holy Spirit
On the day after every Great Feast, the Orthodox Church honors the one through whom the Feast is made possible. On the day following the Nativity o...
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Blessed are You O Christ Our God
You have revealed the fishermen as most wise
by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit
through them You drew the world into Your net
O Lover of Man, Glory to You!
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When the most High came down and confused the tongues,
He divided the nations;
but when he distributed the tongues of fire
He called all to unity.
Therefore, with one voice, we glorify the All-holy Spirit!
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## [Martyr Philosophus at Alexandria - 31 May](
Martyr Philosophus at Alexandria
Holy Martyr Philosophus suffered for Christ in Alexandria during the persecution by the emperor Decius (249-251). They urged the youth to deny Chri...
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Your holy martyr Philosophus, O Lord,
through his sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God.
For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.
Through his intercessions, save our souls!
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(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”)You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance,
which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Philosophus;
extinguishing the allure of false gods,
you enlighten the faithful,
always interceding for us all.
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# [Scripture Readings for Sunday, 31 May 2026 (OCA)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/05/31)
## [Vespers reading for the 8th Sunday of Pascha: Feast of the Holy Trinity (Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/05/31/1)
> So the LORD said to Moses: “Gather to Me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom you know to be the elders of the people and officers over them; bring them to the tabernacle of meeting, that they may stand there with you. Then I will come down and talk with you there. I will take of the Spirit that is upon you and will put the same upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, that you may not bear it yourself alone. So Moses went out and told the people the words of the LORD, and he gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people and placed them around the tabernacle. Then the LORD came down in the cloud, and spoke to him, and took of the Spirit that was upon him, and placed the same upon the seventy elders; and it happened, when the Spirit rested upon them, that they prophesied, although they never did so again. But two men had remained in the camp: the name of one was Eldad, and the name of the other Medad. And the Spirit rested upon them. Now they were among those listed, but who had not gone out to the tabernacle; yet they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, and said, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” So Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, one of his choice men, answered and said, “Moses my lord, forbid them!” Then Moses said to him, “Are you zealous for my sake? Oh, that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would put His Spirit upon them!”
## [Vespers reading for the 8th Sunday of Pascha: Feast of the Holy Trinity (Joel 2:23-32)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/05/31/2)
> Be glad then, you children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God; for He has given you the former rain faithfully, and He will cause the rain to come down for you – the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. The threshing floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil. “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the crawling locust, the consuming locust, and the chewing locust, My great army which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; and My people shall never be put to shame. Then you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel: I am the Lord your God and there is no other. My people shall never be put to shame. And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions. and also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days. And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood and fire and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, as the Lord has said, among the remnant whom the Lord calls.
## [Vespers reading for the 8th Sunday of Pascha: Feast of the Holy Trinity (Ezekiel 36:24-28)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/05/31/3)
> “For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. “Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. “I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. “Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people, and I will be your God.
## [Matins Gospel reading (John 20:19-23)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/05/31/4)
> Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
## [Epistle reading for the 8th Sunday of Pascha: Feast of the Holy Trinity (Acts 2:1-11)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/05/31/5)
> When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born? Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs – we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.”
## [Gospel reading for the 8th Sunday of Pascha: Feast of the Holy Trinity (John 7:37-52, 8:12)](oca.org/readings/daily/2026/05/31/6)
> On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, “Truly this is the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Will the Christ come out of Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?” So there was a division among the people because of Him. Now some of them wanted to take Him, but no one laid hands on Him. Then the officers came to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why have you not brought Him?” The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this Man!” Then the Pharisees answered them, “Are you also deceived? Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in Him? But this crowd that does not know the law is accursed.” Nikodemos (he who came to Jesus by night, being one of them) said to them, “Does our law judge a man before it hears him and knows what he is doing?” They answered and said to him, “Are you also from Galilee? Search and look, for no prophet has arisen out of Galilee.” Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
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## [Holy Pentecost - 31 May](
https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/05/31/45-holy-pentecost)
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Blessed are You O Christ Our God
You have revealed the fishermen as most wise
by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit
through them You drew the world into Your net
O Lover of Man, Glory to You!
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When the most High came down and confused the tongues,
He divided the nations;
but when he distributed the tongues of fire
He called all to unity.
Therefore, with one voice, we glorify the All-holy Spirit!
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