Almighty God, who didst call Fabian to be a faithful pastor and servant of thy people, and to lay down his life in witness to thy Son: Grant that we, strengthened by his example and aided by his prayers, may in times of trial and persecution remain steadfast in faith and endurance, for the sake of him who laid down his life for us all, Jesus Christ our Savior; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Today the Episcopal Church commemorates Fabian, Bishop & Martyr of Rome, 250

Image: Saints Fabian and Sebastian by Giovanni di Paolo, c.1475, in @NationalGallery (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0); Fabian is often depicted with Sebastian as they share the same feast day, 20th January pic.twitter.com/VgufucaTxI

— The Anglican Church in St Petersburg (@anglicanspb) January 20, 2024

Inspire and strengthen us, O Lord God, by Thy Holy Spirit, to seek Thy will and uphold Thine honour in all things; in the purity and joy of our homes, in the trust and fellowship of our common life, in daily service of the good; after the pattern and in the power of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ.

Absolutely gorgeous colour in the sky this morning in Glastonbury. It was a bit brisk up the top though 😂🥶 pic.twitter.com/cx7vWc2EZ1

— Michelle Cowbourne (@Glastomichelle) January 20, 2024

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

–Psalm 30:11-12 (KJV)

"Crimson Dawn" pic.twitter.com/FXVCIzaElh

— simon c woodley (@simoncwoodley) January 20, 2024