The first volume of “The Complete Yearly Circle of Brief Teachings,” compiled by the famous church writer and preacher, Archpriest Grigory Dyachenko (1850–1903), included teachings on all holidays and days of especially honored saints for every day from January to March (inclusive) . They present the edification of the life of the celebrated saint and set out the most important lessons presented by the history of a particular holiday or social event celebrated by the Church. This book provides excellent material for soul-helping reading for every day for an Orthodox Christian - reading that indicates with what thoughts and feelings, befitting daily church services, one should spend each day.