Thursday, May 17 / May 4 (Church Calendar)
Virgin Martyr Pelagia of Tarsus in Asia Minor. Hieromartyr Silvanus, Bishop of Gaza. Hieromartyr Albian (Olbian), Bishop of Anea in Asia Minor. Hieromartyr Erasmus, Bishop of Formia in Campania. Translation of the Relics of Righteous Lazarus and St. Mary Magdalen, Equal-to-the-Apostles. Martyrs Aphrodisius, Leontius, Anthony, Valerian, Macrobius, and others, monks of Palestine. St. Nicephorus, abbot of Medikion. St. Nicephorus of Mt. Athos. St. Athanasius, Bishop of Corinth. The Alfanov brothers: Saints Nicetas, Cyril, Nicephorus, Clement, and Isaac of Novgorod, founders of the Sikolnitzki Monastery.

Holy Communion


Partaking of the Holy Mysteries is an essential part of our Christian life. To review the Church rules for Holy Confession and Holy Communion, read the following articles by Archpriest Gregory Naumenko:

In preparation for Holy Communion, one must read:

If possible, prepare for Holy Communion by reading all of the following, in this order:

One may also read:

After partaking of Holy Communion, read: