The Sunday called Septuagesima, or the third Sunday before Lent. The Collect. O LORD, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly pun- ished for our offences, [...]

2 February 2020 Anno Domini, the Anglican Orthodox Communion Worldwide 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to [...]

The Collect Third Sunday after Epiphany ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ [...]

THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; as it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. The [...]

The Collect The Epiphany O GOD, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles; Mercifully grant that we, who know thee now by faith, may after this life [...]

THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 2:25-40 (Introductory verses added) 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: [...]