Hebrews 12:28–13:8

Saturday 6 of Great Lent

The Epistle to the Hebrews, conceived 334

Brethren, remember your leaders, who preached the word of God to you, and, looking at the end of their lives, imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not be carried away by various and alien teachings; for it is good to strengthen hearts with grace, and not with food, from which those who practice them have not benefited. We have an altar, from which the servants of the tabernacle have no right to eat. Since the bodies of animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for the cleansing of sin, are burned outside the camp, so Jesus, in order to sanctify people with His blood, suffered outside the gate. Let us therefore go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach; for here we have no permanent city, but we seek the future. Therefore, through Him, let us continually offer to God the sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of the lips that glorify His name. Do not forget also good deeds and sociability, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:7–16

On the Sunday closest to July 16, the Holy Fathers of the Six Ecumenical Councils.

To the Hieromartyrs

The Epistle to the Hebrews, conceived 335

Brethren, obey your leaders and be obedient, for they are vigilant over your souls, as those who are obliged to give an account; that they may do it with joy, and not with sighing, for it is not profitable for you. Pray for us; for we are sure that we have a good conscience, because we desire to behave honestly in all things. I especially ask you to do this, so that I may be returned to you as soon as possible. But may the God of peace, who raised up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the everlasting covenant, our Lord Jesus Christ, make you capable in all good things to do His will, working in you that which is pleasing to Him through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.

Hebrews 13:17–21

To the saints

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