White Embroidered Orthodox Cross | Great is the power of the Cross! When devils look upon it, they are scorched | Christian Full-Zip Hoodieafter 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 +++ When Thou wast crucified, O Christ, tyranny perished and the power of the enemy was trampled down; for it was neither an angel nor a man, but Thou Thyself, O Lord, Who saved us. Glory be to Thee! Tone 1, Matins, First Sessional Hymn after the First Reading of

and to face the toll-houses

a light unto those who are in darkness and a divine adornment of His Church

and as wax melts from the presence of fire

as you did not do it to one of the least of these

the need to be born will pass away

Panteleimon)

death would not have died

a very great congregation

Wherefore theology has given those on earth its hymns or praise in which is divinely shown forth the great excellence of its sublime illumination

where you will also be imperishable

And the angel answering

- Exapostilarion of the Exaltation of the Cross