The Sunday immediately before Nativity. The genealogy of Christ is read.
Sundays of the Nativity cycle
Sunday of the Holy Fathers (before the Nativity)
Apostolos (Epistle)
Hebrews 11:9-10, 17-23, 32-40
Gospel
Matthew 1:1-25
Citations follow the Orthodox liturgical calendar. Open each reference in your preferred Bible to pray with the text.