Sunday, January 26, 2020
Thirty-Second Sunday of Pentecost
Tone 7 and Eothinon 10
Venerable Xenophon, His Wife, Mary, and their sons, Arkadios and John, of Constantinople
We are pleased to welcome you to worship with us today. Please note that only Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves with prayer, fasting and a recent confession may approach to receive Holy Communion. Everyone is welcome to reverence the cross and to partake of the blessed bread at the dismissal. Please introduce yourself to our pastor, and ask him about membership in the Orthodox Church.
Today’s Hymns and Readings
Apolytikion of the Resurrection – Tone 7
Thou didst shatter death by thy Cross. Thou didst open paradise to the thief. Thou didst turn the mourning of the ointment-bearing women into joy, and didst bid thine Apostles proclaim a warning that thou hast risen, O Christ, granting to the world thy Great Mercy.
Apolytikion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4
Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole universe. For from thee did shine forth the Sun of justice, Christ our God, annulling the curse, and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.
Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple – Tone 1
Thou, O Christ God, who by thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom thou didst love; for thou alone art the Lover of mankind.
Epistle – I Timothy 4:9-15 (Thirty-Second Sunday after Pentecost)
Prokeimenon. Psalm 28.11, 1. The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.
TIMOTHY, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.
Gospel – Luke 19:1-10 (Fifteenth Sunday of Luke)
AT THAT TIME, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Jesus, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Next week’s homework: Hebrews 7:7-17 (Presentation of Christ)
Luke 2:22-40 (Presentation of Christ)
POST-COMMUNION PRAYERS – As the faithful approach to reverence the cross, receive a blessing and a piece of antidoron (holy bread) at the dismissal, a reader will read the Post-Communion Prayers of Thanksgiving. Please greet each other quietly as we reverently hear these prayers.
HOLY BREAD – Karen and Matthew Spolar offer the Holy Bread of Oblation for the months of January and February. Many years! The Farkouh Family also offers the Holy Bread for the month of January in memory of the Economous Farid and Khouryee Wassila Farkouh. Memory eternal! Donors are welcome for March and succeeding months. We ask for a donation of $50/week.
PLEASE MAKE SURE all cell phones and electronic devices are turned off in church.
JANUARY 26, 2020 – THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Mission Statement - The mission of St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church of Brooklyn, NY, is to love and worship God through participation in the liturgical life of the Church, and to live and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We carry out this mission through education, outreach, fellowship, and works of mercy with love for each other, our neighbors, and our diverse world.
TODAY, SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 – We pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Margaret Assatly, Laura Sayeg Awad, Georgette Captain, George Corey, Jameel Farhood, Siham Damalts, Katherine B. Cury, George Elkas, Eleanor Forzly, Claudette Golam, Josephine Hadad, Yvonne Hebeeka, Tofeek Kaidy, John and Louise Kalesh, Ned Kalesh, Viola Kalesh, Constantine Karram, John Kerge, Naji Khoury, Athina Basheer Lattof, Walter Lattof, Marie Meena, Mitchell Merhige, Philip Merhige, Edgar Saadi, Victoria Saadi, Barbara Salamy, Madeleine H. Salamy, Samuel and Suraya Samaha, William Shamoun, Alexander G. Orfaly, Jr., Adele Simon, and Gail Hall Zarr. Memory eternal!
NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - We will pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Lorice Arida, Najeeby Arida, Gabriel Ashie, Louis Assatly, Elaine Ateyeh, Laura Sayeg Awad, Leon Ayoub Brown, Shamseh Dalack, Jameel Farhood, Matilda Halal, Daisy Hamod, Alex A. Hamwi, Lillian John, Olga Kalaf, Violet Karkenny, Mitchel Merhige, Philip Merhige, George Nader, Helen Awad Najjar, Ethel Phillips, Yvonne Sahadi, Samuel and Suraya Samaha. Memory eternal!
FOR THE INFIRM – Please remember our ailing brethren in your daily intercessions, especially, Clair Banat (Norwegian), Khalil Eid (Hamilton Park), Louis Savarese (New York Presbyterian), Charlie Bryant, Albert Castley (FL), Nadim Dahdouh, Anissa DeGroat, Diana Finger, Robert Forcina, Mary Ganim, Susan Hadad, Louise Hamwi, Malak Karkenny, George Khoury, Jr., Victor Khoury, Loulou Malouf, Emily Maren (ME), Alfred Nahas, Elena Paris, Raymond Saleeby, Evelyn Shamoun, Leon Smatt, Claudette Teen, Jim Thompson (NJ), Marianne Trabulsi (NJ), Dr. Sam Zamaria (MD), and Rose Zrake (at home). If a member of your family is in the hospital or recuperating at home, please call the church office and let us know as soon as possible.
TODAY’S USHERS – Members of the Parish Council will serve as ushers and readers. Please allow the Church School students, teachers, and volunteers to receive Holy Communion first so that they can proceed to their classes in a timely fashion. The ushers will assist us in proceeding row by row so that we can distribute Holy Communion “decently and in order.”
COFFEE HOUR – In the absence of a donor this week the Parish Council will place a basket on the table for our free will offerings.
CHURCH SCHOOL – Please note that the Church School has returned to its previous class time. All students will receive Communion together, then proceed downstairs for classes. We have begun to discuss this year's Archdiocese Creative contests theme: "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the word, but that the world through Him might be saved." (John 3:17)
LADIES OF ST. MARY’S - The Ladies of St. Mary’s will meet on Sunday, February 2, and all ladies are encouraged to attend.
MEMORY ETERNAL! We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Douglas Kalesh of Washington, DC, in the hope of the resurrection. While funeral arrangements are pending, we extend our sympathies to his sister, Brenda Sabbagh and her family. We will announce arrangements when they become available. Memory eternal!
ICON STAND COVERS – We thank Mrs. Chrysoula Photopolos for donating the new covers for our, icon stands which came from Greece this week. Mrs. Photopolos brings us a loaf of prosophora every week and asks us to remember her children Michael and Constantina. Many years!
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY – Teen SOYO will participate in “Souper Bowl Sunday” next week in support of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). The Teens ask everyone to bring in one canned good and $1 in support of the work of IOCC and to feed the local hungry and homeless.
FEAST OF THREE HEIRARCHS – Three Hierarchs G.O. Church, 1724 Avenue P, invites our faithful to share the Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs at Great Vespers on Wednesday, January 29, at 7:00 PM. Archbishop ELPIDOPHOROS will preside. Refreshments will follow.
WINTER COAT DRIVE – Teen SOYO has placed large containers in the narthex for their annual Winter Coat Drive. The Coat Drive includes gloves, hats, socks, blankets and sweaters, and will continue through January. Thank you!
PLC 2020 – The website is now active to make room reservations for the 2020 Parish Life Conference at the Antiochian Village, June 24-28. Space is limited, so if you plan to attend, go to registration.antiochianvillage.org/PLCAV2020.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, January 29 Great Vespers @ Three Hierarchs G.O. Church, 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 1 Great Vespers, 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 2 Ladies of St. Mary’s Meeting
Thursday, February 6 Brooklyn Clergy Lecture @ Holy Cross Church, 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 8 Teen Valentine’s Day Dance
Sunday, March 8 Annual Parish Meeting
FROM THE FATHERS – “The Lord says, ‘Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.’ What sort of person do you think the children of such parents will be? What kind of person are all the others who associate with them? Will they not eventually be the recipients of countless blessings as well? For generally the children acquire the character of their parents, are formed in the mold of the parents’ temperament, love the same things their parents love, talk in the same fashion, and work for the same ends. If we order our lives in this way and diligently study the Scriptures, we will find lessons to guide us in everything we need! In this way we will be able to please God, and to pass through the course of this life in virtue and to gain those blessings which He has promised to those who love Him.”
- St. John Chrysostom
A Parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
When Thou, O Lord, were baptized in the Jordan, worship of the Trinity was made manifest. For the voice of the Father bare witness unto thee, and called thee His beloved Son. And the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed these words. O Christ our God, who has appeared to us and has enlightened the world, glory to thee!
- Troparion of the Feast of Epiphany, Tone 1
EPIPHANY 2020
Blessing of Homes
The blessing of homes during the season of Theophany is a long-standing tradition of our Orthodox Church. Following the Great Blessing of Water, it is customary for the priest to visit the homes of the faithful, bringing with him the “blessings of the Jordan.” Through the solemn prayers, we rededicate our home to be a place where a family is guided by Jesus Christ. Since this is the time in our Church Year when we remember the coming of Christ and the beginning of His ministry, when He descended into the Jordan to be baptized by St. John the Forerunner, it is fitting that the Lord enter our homes and our hearts now. It reminds us that we must “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17) This is why our homes must be blessed and sanctified on a regular basis.
When the priest comes for the house blessing, please use these guidelines:
1. Have as many family members as possible present for the appointment.
2. Set up a place for prayer in the dining room or kitchen with an icon and candle.
3. Print a list of the first names of all family members, making a distinction between the living and the departed.
4. Turn off the television, radio, stereo, computer or any other distraction.
5. Make the priest aware of any special needs or issues you may have.
6. Tell the priest about any family members who are ill or in need of a visit.
Either complete the form below and return it to the office, or call the office at (718) 238-8008. The Church also blesses homes between Holy Pascha and Pentecost and between the Feast of the Cross and October 1.
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Dear Father Michael:
I/we would like to have you bless my/our home in 2020.
Name: _________________________________ Phone: _____________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Best Season: Between Epiphany (January 6) and Great Lent (March 2)
(Please circle one) Between Holy Pascha (April 19) and Pentecost (June 7)
Between the Feast of the Cross (September 14) and October 1
Best Day: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (Please circle)
Best Time: ________________ AM
Best
Time: ________________ AM
Best
Day: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun (Please circle)
Between
the Feast of the Cross (September 14) and October 1
(Please
circle one) Between Holy
Pascha (April 19) and Pentecost (June 7)
Best
Season: Between
Epiphany (January 6) and Great Lent (March 2)
Address:
____________________________________________________________________
Name: _________________________________ Phone:
_____________________________
I/we
would like to have you bless my/our home in 2020.
Dear
Father Michael:
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Either complete the form below and return it to
the office, or call the office at (718) 238-8008. The Church also blesses homes between Holy
Pascha and Pentecost and between the Feast of the Cross and October 1.
6.
Tell
the priest about any family members who are ill or in need of a visit.
5.
Make
the priest aware of any special needs or issues you may have.
4.
Turn
off the television, radio, stereo, computer or any other distraction.
3.
Print
a list of the first names of all family members, making a distinction between
the living and the departed.
2.
Set
up a place for prayer in the dining room or kitchen with an icon and candle.
1.
Have
as many family members as possible present for the appointment.
When the priest comes for the house blessing,
please use these guidelines:
The blessing of homes during the season of
Theophany is a long-standing tradition of our Orthodox Church. Following the Great Blessing of Water,
it is customary for the priest to visit the homes of the faithful, bringing
with him the “blessings of the Jordan.”
Through the solemn prayers, we rededicate our home to be a place where a
family is guided by Jesus Christ. Since
this is the time in our Church Year when we remember the coming of Christ and
the beginning of His ministry, when He descended into the Jordan to be baptized
by St. John the Forerunner, it is fitting that the Lord enter our homes and our
hearts now. It reminds us that we must “Repent,
for the Kingdom of God is at hand.”
(Matthew 4:17) This is
why our homes must be blessed and sanctified on a regular basis.
Blessing
of Homes
EPIPHANY
2020
- Troparion of the Feast of Epiphany, Tone 1
When Thou, O Lord, were
baptized in the Jordan, worship of the Trinity was made manifest. For the voice of the Father bare witness unto
thee, and called thee His beloved Son. And
the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed these words. O Christ our God, who has appeared to us and
has enlightened the world, glory to thee!
A Parish
of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
-
St.
John Chrysostom
FROM THE FATHERS – “The Lord says, ‘Seek first
the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added
to you.’ What sort of person do you
think the children of such parents will be?
What kind of person are all the others who associate with them? Will they not eventually be the recipients of
countless blessings as well? For
generally the children acquire the character of their parents, are formed in
the mold of the parents’ temperament, love the same things their parents love,
talk in the same fashion, and work for the same ends. If we order our lives in this way and
diligently study the Scriptures, we will find lessons to guide us in everything
we need! In this way we will be able to
please God, and to pass through the course of this life in virtue and to gain
those blessings which He has promised to those who love Him.”
Sunday, March 8 Annual Parish Meeting
Saturday, February 8 Teen Valentine’s Day Dance
Thursday, February 6 Brooklyn Clergy Lecture @ Holy
Cross Church, 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 2 Ladies of St. Mary’s Meeting
Saturday, February 1 Great Vespers, 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 29 Great Vespers @ Three Hierarchs G.O.
Church, 7:00 PM
DATES TO
REMEMBER
PLC 2020
– The
website is now active to make room
reservations for the 2020 Parish Life Conference at the Antiochian Village,
June 24-28. Space is limited, so if you
plan to attend, go to registration.antiochianvillage.org/PLCAV2020.
WINTER COAT DRIVE – Teen SOYO has placed large
containers in the narthex for their annual Winter
Coat Drive. The Coat Drive includes gloves, hats, socks, blankets and sweaters, and will continue through January. Thank you!
FEAST OF THREE HEIRARCHS – Three
Hierarchs G.O. Church, 1724 Avenue P, invites our faithful to share the Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs at Great Vespers on Wednesday,
January 29, at 7:00 PM. Archbishop ELPIDOPHOROS will
preside. Refreshments will follow.
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY – Teen SOYO will
participate in “Souper Bowl Sunday” next
week in support of International
Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC).
The Teens ask everyone to bring in one canned good and $1 in support of
the work of IOCC and to feed the local hungry and homeless.
ICON STAND COVERS – We thank Mrs.
Chrysoula Photopolos for donating the new covers for our, icon stands which came from Greece
this week. Mrs. Photopolos brings us a
loaf of prosophora every week and
asks us to remember her children Michael
and Constantina. Many years!
MEMORY ETERNAL! We are
saddened to announce the passing of Dr.
Douglas Kalesh of Washington, DC, in the hope of the resurrection. While funeral arrangements are pending, we
extend our sympathies to his sister, Brenda
Sabbagh and her family. We will
announce arrangements when they become available. Memory eternal!
LADIES OF
ST. MARY’S - The
Ladies of St. Mary’s will meet on
Sunday, February 2, and all ladies are encouraged to attend.
CHURCH SCHOOL – Please note that the Church School has returned to its previous class
time. All students will
receive Communion together, then proceed downstairs for classes. We have
begun to discuss this year's Archdiocese Creative contests theme: "For God did not send His Son into the
world to condemn the word, but that the world through Him might be saved."
(John 3:17)
COFFEE HOUR – In the absence of a donor this week the Parish
Council will place a basket on the table for our free will offerings.
TODAY’S
USHERS
– Members of the Parish Council will serve as ushers and readers. Please allow the Church School students,
teachers, and volunteers to receive Holy Communion first so that they can
proceed to their classes in a timely fashion.
The ushers will assist us in proceeding row by row so that we can
distribute Holy Communion “decently and in order.”
FOR THE INFIRM – Please remember our
ailing brethren in your daily intercessions, especially, Clair Banat (Norwegian), Khalil
Eid (Hamilton Park), Louis Savarese (New York Presbyterian), Charlie Bryant, Albert
Castley (FL), Nadim Dahdouh, Anissa DeGroat, Diana Finger, Robert
Forcina, Mary Ganim, Susan Hadad, Louise Hamwi, Malak Karkenny, George Khoury, Jr., Victor
Khoury, Loulou Malouf, Emily Maren (ME), Alfred Nahas, Elena Paris, Raymond Saleeby, Evelyn Shamoun, Leon Smatt,
Claudette Teen, Jim Thompson (NJ), Marianne Trabulsi (NJ), Dr.
Sam Zamaria (MD), and Rose Zrake (at home). If a member of your family is in the hospital
or recuperating at home, please call the church office and let us know as soon
as possible.
NEXT
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - We
will pray for the repose of the souls of the servants of God Lorice Arida, Najeeby Arida, Gabriel Ashie,
Louis Assatly, Elaine Ateyeh, Laura Sayeg
Awad, Leon Ayoub Brown, Shamseh Dalack,
Jameel Farhood, Matilda Halal, Daisy Hamod, Alex A. Hamwi, Lillian John,
Olga Kalaf, Violet Karkenny, Mitchel
Merhige, Philip Merhige, George Nader, Helen Awad Najjar, Ethel Phillips, Yvonne Sahadi, Samuel and
Suraya Samaha. Memory eternal!
TODAY, SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 – We pray for the repose
of the souls of the servants of God Margaret
Assatly, Laura Sayeg Awad, Georgette Captain, George Corey, Jameel
Farhood, Siham Damalts, Katherine B. Cury, George
Elkas, Eleanor Forzly, Claudette Golam, Josephine Hadad, Yvonne
Hebeeka, Tofeek Kaidy, John and Louise Kalesh, Ned Kalesh,
Viola Kalesh, Constantine Karram, John Kerge, Naji Khoury, Athina Basheer
Lattof, Walter Lattof, Marie Meena, Mitchell Merhige, Philip Merhige, Edgar Saadi, Victoria Saadi,
Barbara Salamy, Madeleine H. Salamy, Samuel
and Suraya Samaha, William Shamoun, Alexander G. Orfaly, Jr., Adele
Simon, and Gail Hall Zarr. Memory eternal!
Mission
Statement - The
mission of St. Mary’s Antiochian
Orthodox Church of Brooklyn, NY, is to love and worship God through
participation in the liturgical life of the Church, and to live and teach the
Gospel of Jesus Christ. We carry out
this mission through education, outreach, fellowship, and works of mercy with
love for each other, our neighbors, and our diverse world.
JANUARY 26,
2020 – THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
PLEASE MAKE SURE all cell phones
and electronic devices are turned off in church.
HOLY BREAD – Karen
and Matthew Spolar offer the
Holy Bread of Oblation for the months of January and February. Many years!
The Farkouh Family also
offers the Holy Bread for the month of January in memory of the Economous Farid and Khouryee Wassila Farkouh. Memory eternal! Donors are welcome for March and succeeding months. We
ask for a donation of $50/week.
POST-COMMUNION
PRAYERS
– As the faithful approach to reverence the cross, receive a blessing and a
piece of antidoron (holy bread) at
the dismissal, a reader will read the Post-Communion Prayers of
Thanksgiving. Please greet each other
quietly as we reverently hear these prayers.
Luke 2:22-40 (Presentation of Christ)
Next week’s homework: Hebrews 7:7-17 (Presentation of Christ)
AT THAT TIME, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing
through. And there was a man named
Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could
not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a
sycamore tree to see Jesus, for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked
up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at
your house today.” So he made haste and
came down, and received him joyfully.
And when they saw it they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest
of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus
stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the
poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has
come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save
the lost.”
Gospel – Luke 19:1-10
(Fifteenth Sunday of Luke)
Command
and teach these things. Let no one
despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in
love, in faith, in purity. Till I come,
attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was
given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands
upon you. Practice these duties, devote
yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.
TIMOTHY, my son, the saying is
sure and worthy of full acceptance. For
to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God,
who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
Verse. Bring to the
Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.
Prokeimenon. Psalm 28.11, 1. The Lord will give strength to his people.
Epistle – I Timothy 4:9-15 (Thirty-Second Sunday after
Pentecost)
Thou, O Christ God, who by thy Birth, didst
sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and
didst also come to save us; preserve thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom
thou didst love; for thou alone art the Lover of mankind.
Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple –
Tone 1
Thy nativity, O
Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole universe. For from thee did shine forth the Sun of
justice, Christ our God, annulling the curse, and bestowing the blessing, abolishing
death and granting us life everlasting.
Apolytikion
of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4
Thou didst shatter
death by thy Cross. Thou didst open
paradise to the thief. Thou didst turn
the mourning of the ointment-bearing women into joy, and didst bid thine
Apostles proclaim a warning that thou hast risen, O Christ, granting to the
world thy Great Mercy.
Apolytikion of the Resurrection – Tone 7
Today’s
Hymns and Readings
We are
pleased to welcome you to worship with us today. Please note that only Orthodox Christians who
have prepared themselves with prayer, fasting and a recent confession may
approach to receive Holy Communion.
Everyone is welcome to reverence the cross and to partake of the blessed
bread at the dismissal. Please introduce
yourself to our pastor, and ask him about membership in the Orthodox Church.
Sunday, January 26,
2020
Thirty-Second Sunday
of Pentecost
Tone 7 and Eothinon 10
Venerable Xenophon, His Wife, Mary, and their sons,
Arkadios and John, of Constantinople