Saints Philemon and Archippus of the Seventy
Saints Philemon and Archippus of the Seventy November 22 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Related links: Life of Apostle Philemon of the Seventy (OCA)
Saints Philemon and Archippus of the Seventy November 22 Listen to the Saint's life in English: Related links: Life of Apostle Philemon of the Seventy (OCA)
Gospel Reading June 30th (Matthew 9:36-10:8) Feast of the Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles This Gospel passage concerns the first mission that Jesus entrusted to the Apostles during His public ministry. The term “Apostle” is of Greek origin and means “to be sent out”. At the outset, the passage describes the significance of the Apostles’ mission. The people of Israel were in a dire spiritual state. Despite having the Mosaic Law and the leadership of the Pharisees, they were like sheep with “no shepherd” (verse 36). Professor Trembelas[1], in his commentary on this passage, notes that we in fact know [...]