White Orthodox Cross Red Background | We bow down before the tree of Thy Cross, O Lord | Orthodox Christian Backpackafter 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 +++ When Thou wast crucified, O Christ, tyranny perished and the power of the enemy was trampled down; for it was neither an angel nor a man, but Thou Thyself, O Lord, Who saved us. Glory be to Thee! Tone 1, Matins, First Sessional Hymn after the First Reading of

- Job 19:25-27 (ESV)

salvation is attainable and given to all

All is feebler than a shadow

In this case

That is to say

the Lord will answer and say unto his people

they need no light of lamp or sun

They led the saint to the place of execution and tied him to an olive tree

For the Lord has shown strength with His arm

it is still just wood

Comprehend

The expression of the face