10th Sunday after Pentecost

Apostle Matthias (1st c.)

He was numbered among the Seventy. Then, when Judas who betrayed Christ had taken his own life, the disciples (120 men and women) convened to choose one who would take his place among the Twelve. They nominated two, Joseph (called Barsabas or Justus) and Matthias, then cast lots. The lot fell to Matthais, who henceforth was numbered among the Twelve (See Acts ch. 1). Accounts of his Apostolate after this vary. According to some, he preached the Gospel in Ethiopia and met his martyrdom there. According to others, after visiting Ethiopia he returned to Judea, where he was tried and condemned by Ananias the High Priest, and stoned to death, then beheaded.

Holy Martyr Anthony (2nd c.)

A native of Alexandria, he was brought before the pagan governor and tortured for his faith, but would not renounce Christ. Finally he was burned alive, but from the flames he called out: ‘My beloved brethren, do not be enslaved by your bodies, but give thought to your souls, given to you by God and kin to God and to the heavenly powers.’

Readings

  • Wisdom of Solomon 3.1-9 (Vespers)
  • Wisdom of Solomon 5.15-6.3 (Vespers)
  • Wisdom of Solomon 4.7-15 (Vespers)
  • John 21.1-14 (10th Matins Gospel)
  • 1 Corinthians 4.9-16 (Epistle)
  • Galatians 5.22-6.2 (Epistle)
  • Matthew 17.14-23 (Gospel)
  • Luke 6.17-23 (Gospel)
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