Second Sunday before the Nativity. Commemorates the righteous patriarchs and prophets from Adam to Joseph the Betrothed.
Sundays of the Nativity cycle
Sunday of the Holy Forefathers
Apostolos (Epistle)
Colossians 3:4-11
Gospel
Luke 14:16-24
Citations follow the Orthodox liturgical calendar. Open each reference in your preferred Bible to pray with the text.