White Orthodox Cross on Black Background | Exalt ye the Lord our God: And worship at His footstool, for He is holy | Orthodox Jean Jacketafter 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

or even before His conception – at the moment of the Archangel's greeting

- Matthew 9:20-22

and are not satisfied with my flesh

Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven

we will encounter all these truths

I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins

Panteleimon)

Before the world began

who has really begun to be troubled by his sins

No passion can dominate you or injure you unless you have a liking for it

What of that

showing to Thy disciples Thy glory as each one could endure