Saturday, August 15, 2026

Commemorations

• Dormition of the Theotokos

Scripture Readings

• EpistlePhilippians 2:5-11
• GospelLuke 10:38-42; 11:27-28

Troparion

In giving birth thou didst preserve thy virginity; in falling asleep thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos.

Kontakion

Neither the tomb, nor death, could hold the Theotokos, who is constant in prayer and our firm hope in her intercessions.