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

10th Sunday of Matthew

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost; Tenth Sunday of Matthew; Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ · Tone 1 · Matthew 17:14–23
August 2, 2026

9th Sunday of Matthew

Ninth Sunday of Matthew (Ninth Sunday after Pentecost) · Tone 8 · Matthew 14:22–34
July 26, 2026

Eighth Sunday of Matthew

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost—Eighth Sunday of Matthew · Tone 7 · Matthew 14:14–22
July 5, 2026

Fifth Sunday of Matthew

Fifth Sunday of Matthew (Fifth Sunday after Pentecost) · Tone 4 · Matthew 8:28–34; 9:1
June 28, 2026

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