Homily Research Briefs

Weekly research for Eastern Orthodox preachers.

Each Sunday brief gathers the appointed readings, commemorated saints, verse-by-verse Eastern patristic commentary, liturgical hymns, and links to modern Orthodox homilies — so the preacher can spend their preparation hours on the homily itself.

Current Week

Fourth Sunday of Matthew

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Fourth Sunday of Matthew) · Tone 3 · Matthew 8:5–13
June 14, 2026

2nd Sunday of Matthew

Second Sunday after Pentecost—Synaxis of All Saints of Antioch and North America · Tone 1 · Matthew 4:18–23
June 7, 2026

The Sunday of All Saints

First Sunday after Pentecost—The Sunday of All Saints · Tone 8 · Matthew 10:32–33, 37–38; 19:27–30
May 31, 2026

Holy Pentecost

Holy Pentecost—Sunday of the Descent of the Holy Spirit · Tone Feast · John 7:37–52; 8:12