Forefeast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 12/23/2025

Saints and Feasts: Forefeast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; Ten Martyrs of Crete; Paul, Archbishop of Neo-Caesarea; Rememberance of the Founding of the Holy and Great Church of Christ, Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; Naoum the Illuminator of The Bulgarians; Nicholas & John the New Martyrs

Fast Day (at St. Michael, oil, wine, and shellfish are allowed)

Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews 4:1-13

Gospel Reading: Mark 10:2-12