Modern Problems Require Ancient Solutions No. 1 | Orthodox Christian Cotton Tank Top / Sleeveless ShirtIn modern times, the distractions and entertainments of the world captivate the senses and keep the soul in a state of sleep. To awaken the soul, one must turn to the Church and immerse oneself in the life of prayer and repentance. + St Ignatius Brianchaninov Finally, become strong in the Lord and in the might of his strength. Put on the full armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, because our struggle is

for the stability of the holy churches of God

in particular the troparion of the Nativity:

Who of old ineffably fashioned man by Thy hand

For instance

The matter of eternal life should not be taken lightly because

The Nicaea Icon of the Mother of God first appeared in the city of Nicaea in Anatolia (Asia Minor) sometime in the year 304

and prevailed not

those who are in the West are those who are fighting with the Holy ones

survivors of the massacre of 20

and there I will store all my crops and my goods

you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones

so let the demons perish from the presence of those who love God and who sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross and say in gladness: