The Transfer of the Relics of the Holy Unmercenaries Cyrus and John (5th c.)
Romans 10:11-11:2; Matthew 11:16-20
Apostles’ Fast.
Read Romans 10:11-11:2
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!
Throughout the letter to the Romans one of the main points St. Paul is continually affirming is that no matter who you are, your background—Jew, Greek or other—through faith you can receive the gift of salvation, which comes to us through Jesus Christ: “No one who believes in him will be put to shame. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek.” All human beings are called to a life of faith in Christ.
St. John Chrysostom points out that there are two key parts to faith: “The words Everyone who believes point out faith, but the words Everyone who calls upon point out confession” (Homilies on Romans 17). Confession is our faith expressed outwardly through word and deed. This is exactly what the Lord expects from us that we not only have faith in him, but concretely express this through word and deed. Not being afraid or ashamed to confess our faith: “For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.” (Luke 9:26). St. Paul is encouraging us to embrace the Christian faith, to not be ashamed of it, and to confess it in word and deed.