Demonoclast | St. Marina's Hammer | NIKA Fist | Christ Conquers | Unseen Warfare | Martyrdom | Midweight Cotton Orthodox Unisex TeeThe peculiarity which distinguishes the Great Martyr Marina from other holy virgins, and even men, is that the girl made active physical resistance to Satan. After entering into single combat with him, Saint Marina continued to pray. Noticing a copper hammer lying in the corner of the dungeon, she grabbed it and began to beat Satan on the head with it, holding him by the horns, and stepping on his neck, Saint Marina said: Depart from me, O lawless

as He alone is the Lover of mankind

Against incantations of false prophets

or with desire

" or perhaps

stand still

the distractions and entertainments of the world captivate the senses and keep the soul in a state of sleep

and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn

Alexander subdued Asia

by Whom all things were made

- Romans 8:13-25 (RSV)

Gregory Palamas

evenings at a coffee shop