"After the long feast of Pentecost, fasting is especially necessary to purify our thoughts and render us worthy to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit ... Therefore, the salutary custom was established of fasting after the joyful days during which we celebrated the Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord, and the coming of the Holy Spirit."
- St. Leo the Great
Second Sunday After Pentecost
Second Sunday of Matthew Resource Page
Third Sunday After Pentecost
Third Sunday of Matthew Resource Page
About the Apostles Fast
A History of the Apostles' Fast
Saint Leo the Great on the Apostles Fast and its Significance
On the Fast of the Apostles (St. Symeon of Thessaloniki)
The Fast of the Holy Apostles and the New Calendar
Holy New Martyr James of Kastoria and his Two Disciples James the Deacon and Dionysios the Monk (+ 1520)
Fasting Resource Page
June 29 - Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Apostles Peter and Paul Resource Page
Saint Paul the Apostle
Apostles Peter and Paul Resource Page
Saint Peter the Apostle
Apostles Peter and Paul Resource Page
June 30 - Synaxis of the Holy Twelve Apostles
Twelve Apostles Resource Page
Apostle Andrew the First-Called (Nov. 30)
Apostle Andrew Resource Page
Apostle James, the Son of Zebedee (Apr. 30)
Holy Apostle James, the Son of Zebedee
Apostle John the Evangelist and Theologian (Sep. 26 & May 8)
Saint John the Theologian Resource Page
Apostle Philip (Nov. 14)
Saint Philip the Apostle Resource Page
Apostle Bartholomew (June 11)
Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas Resource Page
Apostle Thomas (Oct. 6)
Saint Thomas the Apostle Resource Page
Apostle Matthew the Evangelist (Nov. 6)
Saint Matthew the Evangelist Resource Page
Apostle James, the Son of Alphaeus (Oct. 9)
Holy Apostle James, the Son of Alphaeus
Apostle Jude, Brother of the Lord (June 19)
Holy Apostle Jude of the Twelve
The Grandchildren of the Apostle Jude and Relatives of the Lord
Apostle Simon the Zealot (May 10)
Synaxarion of the Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot
Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot
Saint Simon the Zealot and Apostle of Georgia
Apostle Matthias (Aug. 9)
Holy Apostle Matthias of the Twelve
Holy Apostle Matthias as a Model for our Lives
The Grave of the Apostle Matthias in Georgia
How Are We To Understand the Casting of Lots in Scripture?
Apostle Mark the Evangelist (Apr. 25)
Holy Apostle Mark the Evangelist
Saint Mark the Evangelist as a Model for our Lives
Apostle Luke the Evangelist (Oct. 18)
Apostle Luke Resource Page
Apostle James, Brother of the Lord (Oct. 23)
Apostle James the Brother of God Resource Page