June 15, 2014

Apostles Fast Resource Page


"After the long feast of Pentecost, fasting is especially necessary to purify our thoughts and render us worthy to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit ... Therefore, the salutary custom was established of fasting after the joyful days during which we celebrated the Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord, and the coming of the Holy Spirit."

- St. Leo the Great

Second Sunday After Pentecost

Second Sunday of Matthew Resource Page


Third Sunday After Pentecost

Third Sunday of Matthew Resource Page


About the Apostles Fast

A History of the Apostles' Fast

Saint Leo the Great on the Apostles Fast and its Significance

On the Fast of the Apostles (St. Symeon of Thessaloniki)

The Fast of the Holy Apostles and the New Calendar

Holy New Martyr James of Kastoria and his Two Disciples James the Deacon and Dionysios the Monk (+ 1520)

Fasting Resource Page


June 29 - Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

Apostles Peter and Paul Resource Page


Saint Paul the Apostle

Apostles Peter and Paul Resource Page


Saint Peter the Apostle

Apostles Peter and Paul Resource Page


June 30 - Synaxis of the Holy Twelve Apostles

Twelve Apostles Resource Page


Apostle Andrew the First-Called (Nov. 30)

Apostle Andrew Resource Page


Apostle James, the Son of Zebedee (Apr. 30)

Holy Apostle James, the Son of Zebedee


Apostle John the Evangelist and Theologian (Sep. 26 & May 8)

Saint John the Theologian Resource Page


Apostle Philip (Nov. 14)

Saint Philip the Apostle Resource Page


Apostle Bartholomew (June 11)

Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas Resource Page


Apostle Thomas (Oct. 6)

Saint Thomas the Apostle Resource Page


Apostle Matthew the Evangelist (Nov. 6)

Saint Matthew the Evangelist Resource Page


Apostle James, the Son of Alphaeus (Oct. 9)

Holy Apostle James, the Son of Alphaeus


Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord (June 19)

Holy Apostle Jude of the Twelve


The Grandchildren of the Apostle Jude and Relatives of the Lord


Apostle Simon the Zealot (May 10)

Synaxarion of the Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot

Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot

Saint Simon the Zealot and Apostle of Georgia


Apostle Matthias (Aug. 9)

Holy Apostle Matthias of the Twelve

Holy Apostle Matthias as a Model for our Lives

The Grave of the Apostle Matthias in Georgia

How Are We To Understand the Casting of Lots in Scripture?


Apostle Mark the Evangelist (Apr. 25)

Holy Apostle Mark the Evangelist

Saint Mark the Evangelist as a Model for our Lives


Apostle Luke the Evangelist (Oct. 18)

Apostle Luke Resource Page


Apostle James, Brother of the Lord (Oct. 23)

Apostle James the Brother of God Resource Page