Black On Black Embroidered Orthodox Cross | Preserve Thy People By Thy Cross, O Lord | Christ is King | Christian Full-Zip Hoodieafter the Saviours sufferings, the cross became the sign of the Son of man, that is, the cross signifies the Lord Himself, incarnate and suffering for our salvation. + St. John of Kronstadt +++ O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over their enemies. And by Thy Cross, O Lord, preserving Thy community. Troparion of the Cross, Tone 1

and full of much pleasure

but by time

and having come to hate even his own flesh

"Everything in this life passes away — only God remains

nor understood

” (Matthew 26:36-46)

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance

to the power of Thy Cross

О supremely good One

Sixth Hour: 12 PM

And he that sat upon the throne said

may the work of the church of God be in my hands