This sacred chest contained the **Two Tablets of the Law**. Sources indicate varying opinions regarding the Ark's full contents; some maintain it held both the first set of tablets broken by Moses and the second intact set, as well as the Torah scroll written by Moses. The Ark was also known as t...
February 23 / February 10 (OS) The Saints * Hieromartyr Haralambos * Hieromartyr Haralambos (Charalampus), bishop of Magnesia (202) * St Scholastica of Italy, sister of St Benedict (543) * Our Venerable Father Prochorus of the Kiev Caves (1107) Archive Note: Expand this section with the Life of the Saint and relevant Icons. Fasting Lenten
The Saints * Hieromartyr Haralambos * Hieromartyr Haralambos (Charalampus), bishop of Magnesia (202) * St Scholastica of Italy, sister of St Benedict (543) * Our Venerable Father Prochorus of the Kiev Caves (1107) Fasting Lenten Fast Readings 6th Hour: Isaiah 1.1-20 Vespers: Genesis 1.1-13 Vespers: Proverbs 1.1-20
February 22 / February 09 (OS) The Saints * Martyr Nicephorus of Antioch * Relics of St Innocent of Irkutsk * Hieromartyr Peter of Damascus, bishop of Damascus (ca. 776) * Peter of Damascus, Hesychast (12th c.) Archive Note: Expand this section with the Life of the Saint and relevant Icons. Fasting Fast The Scriptural
The Saints * Martyr Nicephorus of Antioch * Relics of St Innocent of Irkutsk * Hieromartyr Peter of Damascus, bishop of Damascus (ca. 776) * Peter of Damascus, Hesychast (12th c.) Fasting Fast Readings 4th Matins Gospel: Luke 24.1-12 Epistle: Romans 13.11-14.4 Epistle: Hebrews 7.7-17 Gospel: Matthew 6.14-21 Gospel: