The Gates of Hades Shall Not Prevail | Cross with Wreath & Crown of Thorns | Skulls and Rays | Orthodox Christian Jersey Tank TopAngels from Heaven invisibly circle the life bringing Cross in fear, and seeing it now brilliantly shedding light bestowing grace upon the faithful, amazed they stand and cry to you such words as these: Rejoice, O Cross, guardian of the world; Rejoice, the glory of the Church; Rejoice, you that bountifully gush forth with healings; Rejoice, you that enlighten the ends of the earth; Rejoice, Wood fragrant with life, and treasury of wonders; Rejoice,

an uninvited guest

that we should keep them most diligently

that thou mayest know that I

she also hath conceived a son in her old age

- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

which is how the icon acquired its distinctive name

because it is conducted in the spirit of meekness and humility

Apostasy is permitted by God

and loosed Lazarus

excerpted from Only One Thing is Needed:

“Life is spiritual warfare

she has a pure soul and body like that of an angel