Forefeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 08/14/2026

Saints and Feasts: Forefeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary; The Holy Prophet Michaias (Micah); Holy Hieromartyr Marcellus, Bishop of Apameia; Holy New Martyr Symeon of Trapezoundos (1653)

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

Epistle Reading: St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:13-18

Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:27-33, 42-51