St. John of Damascus Icono-Graphic | Orthodox Christian Saint | Red Gold & Black High Contrast Design | Christian Spiral NotebookStichera 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

“The Church is

making God’s mercy inaccessible to me

the field of battle

demonstrate the intention to depict the exact moment when

The constant movement of the mind prevents it from entering into the heart

as the only king and lord

will not prevail against us

We know that we have passed from death to life

she has a pure soul and body like that of an angel

September 18

How diminished would be my need for entertainment

And as I prophesied