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Today, Tuesday 10 November 2026, the Greek Orthodox Church (New Calendar) commemorates the Holy Apostles of the Seventy Erastus, Olympas, Herodion (Rodion), Sosipater, Quartus and Tertius, the Holy Martyr Orestes of Cappadocia, and our Venerable Father Arsenios of Cappadocia the Wonderworker.
No fasting today — any food is permitted.
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Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Erastus, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipater, Quartus and Tertius (1st century).
Disciples of the Apostle Paul, all mentioned in Romans 16. Olympas and Herodion accompanied St Peter to Rome and were beheaded under Nero. The others served as bishops: Sosipater of Iconium, Erastus (former city treasurer of Corinth) of Paneas, Quartus of Beirut (who converted many), and Tertius (who wrote the Epistle to the Romans at Paul’s dictation) of Iconium.
They destroyed idolatry and brought many to the worship of the Holy Trinity.

Holy Martyr Orestes the Physician of Tyana in Cappadocia (†304).
A Christian physician who boldly confessed Christ before the governor Maximus during the Diocletian persecution. He endured severe beatings, burning, and imprisonment. Nails were driven into his legs and he was dragged behind a wild horse until he gave his soul to God. His steadfast faith caused idols to fall and a temple to collapse.
He is honored as a victorious athlete of Christ who received the crown of martyrdom.

Our Venerable Father Arsenios of Cappadocia the Wonderworker (†10 November 1924).
Born Theodore in Farasa, Cappadocia, around 1840. Orphaned young, he became a monk, priest, and archimandrite. He secretly taught Greek and the faith, healed countless Christians and Muslims through prayer, and was known as Hadjiefendis. Spiritual father of St Paisios of Mount Athos.
He foresaw the 1924 population exchange, led his flock safely to Greece on foot, and reposed after 40 days in Corfu as he had prophesied. His last words: “Take care of the soul more than the flesh!” Relics at the Monastery of Souroti near Thessaloniki. Glorified by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 1986. Many miracles continue through his intercessions.

Other commemorations include Hieromartyr Milos (Miles) of Persia and his disciples, Venerable Theosteriktos of Symbola, and others.
Liturgical colour is gold. Readings: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 11:1-10.
Name days today include Arsenios, Arsenia, Orestes, Erastos, Herodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and related forms.
Through the prayers of these holy ones, Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us and save us.
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Today the Greek Orthodox Church (New Calendar) honors St. Nektarios of Aegina, Metropolitan of Pentapolis and Wonderworker (+1920).
Born Anastasios Kephalas in Selymbria of Thrace in 1846, he became a monk, deacon, priest, and bishop, founded the Holy Trinity Monastery on Aegina, and is renowned for miracles of healing—especially of cancer.
Χρόνια πολλά to all named Nektarios and Nektaria!
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St. Nektarios (Nectarius Kephalas) was born 1 October 1846 in Selymbria, Thrace, to a poor but pious family. He worked his way through school in Constantinople, became a monk on Chios in 1876 (first as Lazarus), was ordained deacon as Nektarios, then priest and archimandrite. In 1889 he was consecrated Metropolitan of Pentapolis (Libya) under the Patriarchate of Alexandria.
Falsely accused and removed from office in 1890, he bore the injustice with complete humility and forgiveness. He later served as a preacher and dean of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School in Athens, forming generations of clergy. In 1904 he founded the Holy Trinity women’s monastery on Aegina and spent his final years there as spiritual father, often seen in deep prayer. He reposed on 8 November 1920 in an Athens hospital; the first miracle occurred immediately as his undershirt healed a paralyzed patient in the next bed.
Canonized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 1961, his incorrupt relics rest on Aegina and continue to work countless healings worldwide.

Other commemorations on 9 November (New Calendar):
• Holy Martyrs Onesiphorus and Porphyrius of Ephesus (c. 284–305) — tortured under Diocletian and Maximian for boldly confessing Christ; dragged to death by wild horses.
• Venerable Matrona, Abbess of Constantinople (492) — fled an abusive marriage, lived as a monk under the name Babylas, later founded a women’s monastery; lived nearly 100 years.
• Venerable Theoctiste of Lesbos (881) — ascetic of the Monastery of the Hundred Doors on Paros.
• Venerable John the Short (John the Dwarf / Kolobos) of Egypt (c. 407) — disciple of Abba Ammoes; famous for watering a dry stick for three years in obedience until it bore fruit.
• St. Symeon Metaphrastes (“the Translator”) of Constantinople (960) — compiled the classic Synaxarion of saints’ lives still used today.
• Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “She Who Is Quick to Hear” (Gorgoepēkoos) of Docheiariou Monastery, Mount Athos.
No fasting today (fast-free Monday).

Tone and readings follow the 24th week after Pentecost / 8th week of Luke.
Daily Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 2:20–3:8
Daily Gospel: Luke 12:13–15, 22–31
For St. Nektarios the Church often appoints special readings (commonly Ephesians 5:8–19 and a Gospel of healing or the Beatitudes).
Apolytikion (Tone 1):
“O faithful, let us honor Nektarios, the divine servant of Christ, offspring of Silivria and guardian of Aegina, who appeared in these latter years as a true friend of virtue. For he pours out all manner of healing to those who reverently cry out: Glory to Christ Who has glorified you; glory to Him Who has wrought wonders in you; glory to Him Who through you works healing for all.”
His relics are especially sought for cancer, heart disease, arthritis, epilepsy, and other illnesses. Pilgrims flock to his monastery on Aegina each year.

Additional saints sometimes listed: Martyr Alexander of Thessalonica, Martyr Anthony of Apamea, Sts. Eustolia and Sosipatra of Constantinople, St. Onesiphorus the Confessor of the Kiev Caves, Sts. Euthymius and Neophytus of Docheiariou, and others.
In Greece today is a major name-day celebration for Nektarios and Nektaria. Many churches dedicated to him hold festal Liturgies and processions.
Through the prayers of St. Nektarios the Wonderworker and all the saints commemorated today, may Christ our God have mercy on us and heal our souls and bodies. Amen.
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Today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Greek Orthodox Church (New Calendar) celebrates the great feast of the Synaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel and all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven.
We honor the nine ranks of angels and their leader, the Archistrategos Michael (“Who is like God?”), who cast down Lucifer and continues to defend the faithful. No fasting today. Namedays for Michael, Gabriel, Angelos/Angeliki, Raphael, Taxiarchis, and many related names!
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The feast was established in the 4th century at the Council of Laodicea. The 35th Canon rejected the heretical worship of angels as gods while affirming their proper veneration as messengers and servants of God.
November was chosen as the ninth month after March (the ancient start of the year) because there are Nine Ranks of Angels. The 8th of the month points to the “Eighth Day”—the age to come and the Last Judgment, when “the Son of Man shall come in His Glory and all the holy Angels with Him” (Mt 25:31).
Today is also the 7th Sunday of Luke.

Archangel Michael is the Supreme Commander (Archistrategos) of the heavenly hosts. He led the loyal angels against the rebellious Lucifer with the cry: “Let us attend! Let us stand aright before our Creator!”
He appears throughout Scripture: guiding Israel in the Exodus, appearing to Joshua, destroying Sennacherib’s army, protecting the Three Holy Youths in the furnace, and disputing with the devil over the body of Moses. He is the great protector of the Church and the faithful.
Archangel Gabriel (“God is mighty”) is the herald of good news—announcing the birth of John the Baptist and the Incarnation to the Theotokos.

Other Archangels commemorated:
• Raphael – God’s healing
• Uriel – God’s light/fire
• Selaphiel – God’s prayer
• Jehudiel – God’s glory
• Barachiel – God’s blessing
• Jeremiel – God’s raising up
The nine ranks (Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, Angels) all serve under Michael. Every person and every church has a guardian angel.
In Greece, Archangel Michael is the patron of the Hellenic Air Force. Famous shrines include the Taxiarchis at Mantamados (Lesbos) and Panormitis on Symi.

Fasting note: Fast-free day (as it is a Sunday and a major feast).
Namedays (Greek tradition): Michael/Michalis/Michaela, Gabriel/Gabriela, Angelos/Angeliki/Angela, Raphael/Rafaela, Seraphim, Stamatis/Stamatina, Taxiarchis/Taxiarchia, Strategos, and related forms.
Other commemorations include Righteous Maria (Martha in monasticism), Princess of Pskov, and various new martyrs and Western saints, but the Synaxis of the Bodiless Powers is the primary celebration.
Through the intercessions of the Holy Archangels and all the Bodiless Powers, Lord have mercy on us!
#OrthodoxSaints #Angels #NameDay #Taxiarches

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A 12-year-old boy was abducted by a stranger and forced into a pickup truck in Florida. As the man sped down the road, the terrified boy struggled to escape, but the driver refused to let him go.

Then, in a desperate attempt to save himself, the boy jumped from the moving truck, landing face-first on the pavement. But the driver kept going, unaware that two men had witnessed everything.

Angel Perez and his coworker were driving nearby when they saw the boy tumble onto the road. As bystanders rushed to help the injured child, Angel stepped on the gas and chased the suspect onto Interstate 95.

He refused to let the truck disappear.

When the driver finally exited the highway, Angel and his coworker managed to block his vehicle. They confronted the suspect and pulled him from the truck, but he fought back.

The two men body-slammed him to the ground and held him there until police arrived and took him into custody.

The boy survived with injuries to his face and hands. And when he later spoke about the strangers who helped him, he had a heartfelt message.

“I want to say thank you very much for stopping and helping me out, and I hope something great happens to you.”

Angel was only on that road because he and his coworker had turned back to retrieve a forgotten tool. A small change in their day put them exactly where that little boy needed someone to be.

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