Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 16, 2026

Today's Readings:

Matins Gospel Reading: John 21:14-25

Epistle Reading: St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 9:2-12

Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:23-35

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 15, 2026

Today's Readings:

Matins Gospel Reading: Luke 1:39-49, 56

Epistle Reading: St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 2:5-11

Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 14, 2026

Today's Readings:

ST. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 4:13-18

MATTHEW 24:27-33, 42-51

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 13, 2026

Today's Readings:

ST. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 4:1-12

MATTHEW 24:13-28

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 12, 2026

Today's Readings:

ST. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 3:4-11

MATTHEW 23:29-39

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 11, 2026

Today's Readings:

ST. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 2:14-17; 3:1-3

MATTHEW 23:23-28

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 10, 2026

Today's Readings:

ST. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 2:3-15

MATTHEW 23:13-22

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 9, 2026

Today's Readings:

Matins Gospel Reading: John 21:1-14

Epistle Reading: St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16

Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:14-23

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 8, 2026

Today's Readings:

ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE ROMANS 15:30-33

MATTHEW 17:24-27; 18:1-4

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy

Daily Eastern Orthodox Christian Scripture Reading for August 7, 2026

Today's Readings:

ST. PAUL'S SECOND LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS 1:12-20

MARK 9:2-9

Sources:

• Antiochian Lectionary Text: https://www.antiochian.org/epistleliturgicday/

• GOARCH Chapel: https://www.goarch.org/chapel

• Icon Background: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/

• Today’s Commemorations: https://www.oca.org/readings

Additional Orthodox Resources I Reference:

• Prayer Before Reading Scripture: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/prayers/before-reading-the-holy-scripture

• Slavic-Typikon Calendar from Holy Trinity Orthodox Church: https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/

• Book: The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox, ed. Johanna Manley

"...for His mercy endureth for ever." - The Psalter According to the Seventy