Saturday, December 26, 2026
Stephen, Deacon and Martyr
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Antiphon
Alleluia. Unto us a child is born: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
Psalms
136
First Lesson
Acts 6:8–15; 7:6, 17–41, 44–60
Second Lesson
Revelation 18
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
Psalms
137; 138
First Lesson
Song of Songs 3
Second Lesson
Luke 22:39–53
Collects
Seasonal Collect
O Glorious Lord, your servant Stephen looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors: grant that in all our sufferings here upon earth we may love and forgive our enemies, looking steadfastly to Jesus Christ our Lord, who sits at your right hand and intercedes for us; and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty God, you gave your servant N. boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Remembrance
The Second Day of Christmas