Saturday 14th March 2026
Lenten Fast: wine and oil allowed
Today we commemorate:
St. Benedict of Nursia, abbot (543). St. Euschemon, bishop of Lampsacus (9th C)
British Isles and Ireland:
St. Kyrin, bishop of Ross (660). St. Talmach, disciple of Saint Finbar (7th C).
Hebrews 10:32-38; Mark 2:14-17
Readings in bold type are those appointed by the Typikon for use at the Liturgy
Hebrews 10:32-38
Brothers and sisters, remember the early days when you were brought to the light. You endured a great struggle with sufferings. Some were made a spectacle through abuse and persecution, and others kept company with those who were living through such things. You also showed compassion for me in chains, and you cheerfully accepted the seizure of your property, knowing that you have within you a better and enduring possession in the heavens. Therefore do not let go of your confidence which holds a great reward, because you need perseverance so that when you have done the will of God you may receive the promise. ‘For in a little while he who is coming will be here, and he will not delay. Then the righteous will live by faith.’
Mark 2:14-17
At that time, as he passed by, Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax office. He said to him, ‘Follow me,’ and he got up and followed him. Later, when he dined at his house, many tax collectors and sinners joined Jesus and his disciples at the table, for there were many who followed him. But when the scribes and the Pharisees saw him eating with the tax collectors and sinners, they asked his disciples, ‘Why is he eating and drinking with the tax collectors and sinners?’ Overhearing this, Jesus told them, ‘It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are ill. I came, not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’