Little Divides Angels from Men | Christian Perfection | St John Chrysostom | Textured Cemetery Angel | Orthodox Christian Black MugBe ye holy as I Am holy. 1 Peter 1: 16; Leviticus 11: 44, 20: 26 Be ye perfect as I Am perfect. Matthew 5: 48 Looking unto Jesus the author and perfector of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12: 2 And he said unto me, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I rather

- Orthodox Prayer of the Holy Cross (usually said prior to sleep)

death is no longer terrible

Like as a father hath compassion upon his sons

and the healing

because we love the brethren

Let all the foundations of the earth be shaken

+ Blessed Seraphim of Platina

The monastery is located near the gate of the city

But if you want to enter into life

till He hath put all enemies under his feet

but the life of sin

Thou hast condemned him to return again unto the earth when he was taken