Sunday before the Nativity (Genealogy)

Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 12/20/2026

Saints and Feasts: Sunday before Nativity; Forefeast of the Nativity; Ignatius the God-Bearer; Philogonius, Bp. of Antioch; New Martyr John of Thasos; John of Kronstadt

Tone 4. Eothinon 7. Red.

Abstain from meat, dairy, eggs, and fish (shellfish is allowed at St. Michael)

Matins Gospel Reading: John 20:1-10

Epistle Reading: Hebrews 11:9-10; 32-40

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:1-25

Note: At St. Michael, oil, wine, and shellfish are allowed on fast days. For guidance on your own fast, talk to Fr. Michael.