ICXC NIKA Yellow Russian Cross on Ornate Red Background Design | Jesus Christ Conquers | Orthodox Christian Blue Denim JacketWhile man can scarcely keep what belongs to him by nature, Christ gives the grace of sonship through the Cross. + St Kosmas Aitolos

If ye abide in me

against everyone who plots harm against me

Holding the evil one by his horns

Alone or in a mulitude

They have parted my garments amongst themselves

” And I answered

+ St Ignatius (Brianchaninov)

They went out only at dawn the following day to go to the Sepulchre

How great the dignity of the soul

and that we not fall away from Thee and Thy holy Church

O most glorious supreme commander

and mine eyes shall behold