Saints Feasts and Readings for Sunday, August 16, 2026
(11th Sunday of Matthew)
Matins Reading
Epistle Reading
Gospel Reading
Saints and Feasts
- 11th Sunday of Matthew
- Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior, Jesus Christ
- Diomedes the Physician & Martyr of Tarsus
- Timothy of Euripus, founder of the Monastery of Pentele
- Holy Monk Penteles
- Gerasimus of Cephalonia
- The Six Martyrs Dorotheos, Sarantis, Jacob, Seraphim, Demetrios and Basil who contested in Megara
- Joseph the Hesychast
- Nicodemus the New Martyr of Meteora
- Afterfeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
- Manuel and John the New Martyrs
- Stamatios the Martyr
- Apostolos the New-Martyr
For more daily readings and hymns, a monthly calendar of saints and feasts, visit the Online Chapel.
Metropolis News
Press Releases • August 14, 2026
Holy Trinity Parishioners Return Home as Spokane Wildfire Recovery Begins
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is grateful to report encouraging news from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Spokane, WA, following the devastating wildfires that forced widespread evacuations throughout the region earlier this month.
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Missions and Evangelism Fall 2026 Community Member Meetings
Every three months, the Missions and Evangelism Ministry hosts meetings for parishioners who are passionate about spreading awareness of the Orthodox faith in their local communities.
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Prays for Spokane Community Amid Devastating Wildfires
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, with high winds (more than 40 mph), hot temperatures, and dry conditions, the Old Trails fire began in northern Spokane and jumped the Spokane River into one of the most populous regions of Spokane County, WA.
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