June 16, 2023 Fast Day The minimum fasting rule on this day, set by the bishops of the UGCC, is that we abstain from meat products.
June 16, 2023 - June 17, 2023 The Holy Martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ismael; Our Venerable Father Hypatius, Hegumen of Ruphenia (446) Apostles’ Fast. Romans 3:28-4:3; Matthew 7:24-8:4.
June 17, 2023 - June 18, 2023 Third Sunday after Pentecost. Octoechos Tone 2. The Holy Martyr Leontius (69-79) Apostles’ Fast. Romans 5:1-10; Matthew 6:22-33.
June 18, 2023 - June 19, 2023 The Holy Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord According to the Flesh Apostles’ Fast. Jude 1:1-10; John 14:21-24.
June 19, 2023 - June 20, 2023 The Holy Priest-Martyr Methodius, Bishop of Patara (311) Apostles’ Fast. Romans 10:11-11:2; Matthew 11:16-20.
June 20, 2023 - June 21, 2023 The Holy Martyr Julian of Tarsus (284-305) Apostles’ Fast. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. Romans 11:2-12; Matthew 11:20-26.
June 21, 2023 - June 22, 2023 The Holy Priest-Martyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata (379-80) Apostles’ Fast. Romans 11:13-24; Matthew 11:27-30.
June 22, 2023 - June 23, 2023 The Holy Martyr Agrippina Apostles’ Fast. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 12:1-8.
June 23, 2023 Fast Day The minimum fasting rule on this day, set by the bishops of the UGCC, is that we abstain from meat products.
June 23, 2023 - June 24, 2023 The Nativity of the Honourable and Glorious Prophet John, Forerunner and Baptist of Christ Apostles’ Fast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy. Romans 13:11b-14:4; Luke 1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80.