June 24 (old calendar) / July 7 (new)

June 24 (old calendar) / July 7 (new) Apostles’ Fast – Fish allowed 3rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST — Tone 2 Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John. Ven. Anthony, Abbot of Dymsk (Novgorod—1224). Righteous Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi (Novgorod—1566-69). Seven Martyred Brothers: Orentius, Pharnacius, Eros, Firmus, Firminus, Cyriacus, and Longinus, in Georgia (4th c.). Nativity of Saint John the Baptist The Nativity of the Holy Forerunner