Gospel readings for the Dormition of the Mother of God

The religious readings for the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God on August 23, 2026, feature passages from the Gospel of Luke.

The text describes Jesus visiting a village where he is welcomed by a woman named Martha. Her sister, Mary, sits at Jesus' feet to listen to his teachings, while Martha becomes distracted by the many tasks of serving and preparing food. When Martha asks Jesus to tell Mary to help her, Jesus responds by noting that Martha is anxious and troubled by many things, but emphasizes that only one thing is truly necessary: the spiritual nourishment provided by his teachings.

Additionally, the passage includes a moment where a woman from the crowd calls Mary blessed, to which Jesus responds that those who hear and obey the word of God are truly blessed.