Black On Black Orthodox Cross | Preserve Thy People By Thy Cross, O Lord | Christ is King | Orthodox Long Sleeve Hooded Cotton Shirtafter 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 +++ O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over their enemies. And by Thy Cross, O Lord, preserving Thy community. Troparion of the Cross, Tone 1

“The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ

to give them

of His sufferings

The “measuring line” is the line of the ecliptic followed by the sun

All the glory is within

Explanation of the Epistle to the Romans

where the souls of the redeemed

full to the brim

then I am strong

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb

Do not lament Me

“Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ