In This Sign Ye Shall Conquer | In Hoc Signo Vinces | ICXC NIKA | Red Ornate Orthodox Cross | Christ Conquers | Heavyweight Cotton Unisex T-ShirtLet God arise, and let His enemies be scattered; and let those who hate Him flee from His face. As smoke vanishes, let them vanish; and as wax melts from the presence of fire, so let the demons perish from the presence of those who love God and who sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross and say with gladness: Rejoice, most precious and life giving Cross of the Lord, for Thou drivest away the demons by the power of our Lord Jesus Christ Who was

becoming the first-born of the dead

How are we to look on the fearsome angels

+ St Cyril of Jerusalem

and murderers

Incidentally

their wounds shining like stars

and breathe upon these dead men

I called to mind the Prophet’s words

During his wandering he too receives manna

Thou didst command the flaming sword to turn away from me

acquainted with grief

set free from the bonds of the body