Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 01/05/2026

Saints and Feasts: Eve of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; The Holy Martyrs Theopemptus and Theonas; Righteous Syncletike of Alexandria; Gregory of Akrita; Apollinaria of Egypt

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

Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 9:19-27

Gospel Reading: Luke 3:1-18

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.