December 30, 2019 - December 31, 2019 Post-feast of the Nativity of Christ; the Holy Martyr Anysia (286-305); Holy Martyr and Presbyter, Zoticus, Protector of Orphans (4th c.); Hebrews 8:7-13; Mark 8:11-21. No fasting or abstention from foods.
December 31, 2019 - January 1, 2020 The Leave-taking of the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, Christmas; Our Venerable Mother Melania the Roman (439); Hebrews 9:8-10,15-23; Mark 8:22-26. No fasting or abstention from foods.