The collect for today, the Feast of St Alphege (c. 953-1012), Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr (source):
O GOD, who dost support and defend us with the glorious witness of thy blessed martyr Alphege: Grant us to go forward in his footsteps, and ever to rejoice in fellowship with him; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Lesson: Revelation 7:13-17
The Gospel: St. Luke 12:4-12
Artwork: Martyrdom of St Alphege, carved painting, Canterbury Cathedral.