Daybreak for May 5, 2026

  • Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter
  • Saint of the Day: St. Maximus of Jerusalem; succeeded St. Macanus as bishop of Jerusalem around 335; he was crippled by tortures received during the persecutions of his day; originally opposed St. Athanasius, but repented and became a strong enemy of the Arians; Maximus died in 350
  • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/5/26
  • Gospel: John 14:27-31a