ICXC NIKA Celtic Style Equal Armed Cross | Bright Solar Texture | Orthodox Christian HoodieWhen thou didst behold Him Who is the never setting Sun setting upon the Cross, even He Who shone forth from thy womb and sustaineth the brilliance of the sun, thou didst cry aloud, thy soul weighed down by ten thousand griefs: O Thou Who hast willingly set, Thou shalt shine forth again, for the enlightenment of me and the world! Tone 3 Thursday Vespers: Stichera of the Theotokos

when he has abolished all rule and all authority and power

chapter 12:

the one sound and reliable foundation on which one can build the well-being of humanity

The spirit indeed is willing

“‘You shall not murder

In proportion to your humility you are given patience in your woes

his heart heard God's answer

This particular sunlight surrounds only God

the dead smell no worse than those living on earth

the penance consists of deprivations and labors

After entering into single combat with him

and thus go into Eden with haste