Black On Black Orthodox Cross | Preserve Thy People By Thy Cross, O Lord | Christ is King | Orthodox Christian Cotton Tote Bagafter 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

not even in the present life is it so

pray without ceasing

" For there is nothing firm and secure

which the Lord allowed the saint due to her own prayer:

Christ below me

seeing that the members follow the glory of their Head

" So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God

she saw a copper hammer lying nearby

The night is far spent

who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him

the true aim of our Christian life consists of the acquisition of the Holy Spirit of God

incarnate and suffering for our salvation