Black Embroidered Orthodox Cross | In Him we have redemption through His blood, forgiveness of our trespasses | Lightweight Cotton Unisex TeeI have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2: 20 +++ Wielding Thy Cross like a bow, merciful Savior, with the darts of the nails Thou didst wound the adversary, and heal us who of old were wounded by him. Tone 1, Wednesday Matins, From Ode 1

Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name

do not attempt to stop it with your powerless hand

prepared as a bride adorned for her husband

In other words

and the flesh

What man of you

who can endure it

The Ladder

let not prayer for our brethren and sisters cease in the presence of the mercy of the Father

For nation shall rise against nation

- Stichera for the Dead

when the cup of suffering had filled up