Black Orthodox Cross Red Background | Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple | Christian Canvas ArtTruly this symbol is thought despicable, but it is so in the world's reckoning, and among men; in heaven and among the faithful it is the highest glory. + St John Chrysostom, Commentary on Galatians +++ Though Thou art exalted far above all honor, O Master, Thou didst deign to be dishonored, enduring a violent death upon the Tree, that when Thou didst die in the flesh, O Almighty, through it the race of mankind might embrace immortality and receive

O Archangel Gabriel

leaning back against Jesus

Through the strength of the love of cherubim

whether he “leav­ens” himself with the leaven of the Holy Spirit and firmly becomes a new man in the Image of Christ

And in one Lord Jesus Christ

Ps 11] advises us not to set our minds on this present age but to look to the eighth

the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women

against the false laws of heresy

but when they were confident

do not stop until the very strength of their bones is spent

But when he was about to die

and has his heart there where his treasure is