Holy Saturday

Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 05/01/2027

Saints and Feasts: Holy Saturday; Prophet Jeremias; New Martyr Maria of Mirabella; Tamara, Queen of Georgia; Nikiforos the Monk of Chios; Ignatius, & Euthymius the New Martyrs; Asaph, Bishop of Wales

Abstain from meat, dairy, eggs, fish, olive oil

Matins Gospel Reading: Matthew 27:62-66

Epistle Reading: Romans 6:3-11

Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1-20

Note: This is one of the strictest fast days of the year, and St. Michael keeps the Antiochian practice. For guidance on your own fast, talk to Fr. Michael.