Large Black Orthodox Cross | Our old self was crucified with Him, so our body of sin might be done away with | Orthodox Christian Athletic HoodieTruly 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

but spiritually

” But give rest

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away

but unworthy is he whom He shall find in slothfulness

praise of God has no worth

impossible to spend the present day devoutly unless we regard it as the last of our whole life

- John 14:2-6

that your joy may be full

the icon was transferred from the Saint Sophia (Holy Wisdom) Cathedral in Novgorod to Moscow by Ivan the Terrible: first

- Lorica of St Fursey (translated from the original Old Irish by Paul C

“О Christ Who dost clothe the sky in clouds

Our spiritual father