St. John of Damascus Icono-Graphic | Orthodox Christian Saint | Red Gold & Black High Contrast Design | Christian Canvas ArtStichera for the Dead by St. John of Damascus Tone 1 What pleasure in this life remains unmarked by sorrow? What glory can endure upon this earth unchanged? All is feebler than a shadow, more deceptive than a dream; for death in a single moment takes all things away. But in the light of Thy countenance, O Christ, and in the joy of Thy beauty, give rest to those whom Thou hast chosen, for Thou lovest mankind. Tone 2 As a flower withers and a dream

nor wisdom

/ Make all Orthodox Christians glad by Your power

+ St Gregory the Dialogist

Marina went to work as a shepherdess

’ Then they also will answer

thanking God

Blessed are those who have ears to hear

20 Then shall they offer bullocks upon Thine altar

by Whom all things were made

dearest and most loving of brothers

- Revelation 3:21

” Then he said to me