Glory to Jesus Christ!
This coming Sunday, 06 April 2025, is the 5th Sunday of Great Lent and the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt.
St. Mary of Egypt is commemorated on 01 April and on the 5th Sunday of Holy Lent. She is commemorated on this Sunday due to her recognition by the Church as a model of repentance.1
Enlightened by the grace of the Cross, * thou wast seen to be a bright light of repentance, * dispelling the darkness of passions, O all holy one. * thou didst appear as an angel in the flesh * to holy Zosimas in the wilderness. * Intercede with Christ for us, O Mary our righteous Mother.
— Troparion for the Feast of St. Mary of Egypt
The readings for this Sunday are:
- Galatians 3.23–29 (Epistle, Saint)
- Luke 7.36–50 (Gospel, Saint)
- Hebrews 9.11–14 (Epistle)
- Mark 10.32–45 (Gospel)
Upcoming services during Great Lent:
- Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Wednesday, 02 April 2025, at 6 PM followed by a light Lenten potluck dinner.
- Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete on Thursday, 03 April 2025, at 6 PM.
- Vespers for the 5th Sunday in Lent on Saturday, 05 April 2025, at 6 PM
- Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great on Sunday, 06 April 2025, at 9 AM (with Prayers of the Hours beginning at 8:45 AM)
Access our full Lent, Passion Week, and Pascha calendar here.