Large Black Orthodox Cross | I have been crucified with Christ & it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me | Christian Cotton Tank TopTruly this symbol is thought despicable, but it is so in the world's reckoning, and among men; in heaven and among the faithful it is the highest glory. + St John Chrysostom, Commentary on Galatians +++ Though Thou art exalted far above all honor, O Master, Thou didst deign to be dishonored, enduring a violent death upon the Tree, that when Thou didst die in the flesh, O Almighty, through it the race of mankind might embrace immortality and receive

Look well to it

and said: “Which now is the king or the soldier

let them vanish

the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God

we broke open the door and went in

so let the demons perish from the presence of those who love God and who sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross and say with gladness:

his heart heard God's answer

and raise you from your graves

a prayer goes forth from her mouth

After this miracle

May we be consoled by Thy goodness

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