Large White Orthodox Cross | Glory to Thy Precious and Life-Giving Cross, O Lord | Orthodox Christian Cotton Tank Topafter 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 worldly glory

and breathing upon it thrice

Christ at my left

- Revelation 12:1

‘Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us

and truly it is an art

that the illumination of Thy Gospel may shine brightly in him (her)

he will follow Christ without anxiety or hesitation

Under the windings of the sea

in the form of the Second Person of the Holy Trinity

When the Lord abolishes death

Do not be cast down over the struggle – the Lord loves a brave warrior