Forefeast of the Nativity of the Mother of God; Martyr Sozon; Ven. Simeon and Amphilochius of Pângăraţi; Saint Cassiani the Hymnographer
Forefeast of the Nativity of the Mother of God The first lesson at Great Vespers (Genesis 28:10-17) describes Jacob’s dream of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, and the angels ascending and descending upon…