Wednesday, December 24: Eve of the Nativity of Christ; The Holy Venerable-Martyr Eugenia. Nativity Fast. Strict Fast. Abstention from meat and eggs (and, traditionally, dairy) and foods that contain

Eastern Catholic Daily Readings · Dec 24, 2025 · 30m

Eve of the Nativity of Christ; The Holy Venerable-Martyr Eugenia. Nativity Fast. Strict Fast. Abstention from meat and eggs (and, traditionally, dairy) and foods that contain these ingredients.

Eve of the Nativity of the Lord: Royal Hours

1st Hour: Micah 5:2-4 • Hebrews (1:1-12) • Matthew(1:18-25)

3rd Hour: Baruch 3:35-4:4 • Galatians (3:23-29) • Luke (2:1-20)

6th Hour: Isaiah 7:10-16a; 8:1-4, 8b-10 • Hebrews (1:10-2:3) • Matthew(2:1-12)

9th Hour: Isaiah 9:6-7 • Hebrews (2:11-18) • Matthew (2:13-23)

Eve of the Nativity of the Lord: Vesperal Liturgy

Vespers Paramia: Genesis 1:1-13 • Numbers…