Orange Orthodox Tribar Cross | Preserve Thy People By Thy Cross, O Lord | Christ is King | Christian Streetwear 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 +++ 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 devil pursued you

one of you will betray me

the might of his Crucifixion with that of His Burial

With jubilation let us cry out:

and become incorruptible through the resurrection

All philosophy is stamped with death

with all your soul

' the one who is dressed with light as with a garment' Psalm 103:2 (104:2 Masoretic Text)

“I will ransom them from the power of the grave

For the former is Creator and Lord of the angels

Various traditions say she was fifteen or sixteen years old

all came together in this single outcry