St. John of Damascus Icono-Graphic | Orthodox Christian Saint | Red Gold & Black High Contrast Design | Christian Cotton Tote BagStichera for the Dead by St. John of Damascus Tone 1 What pleasure in this life remains unmarked by sorrow? What glory can endure upon this earth unchanged? All is feebler than a shadow, more deceptive than a dream; for death in a single moment takes all things away. But in the light of Thy countenance, O Christ, and in the joy of Thy beauty, give rest to those whom Thou hast chosen, for Thou lovest mankind. Tone 2 As a flower withers and a dream

we honor with love today Thy most precious Cross

kissing it with love

how it may be enriched

I will send thee to Jesse

He said to Him

+ St Maximus the Confessor

error driven off

“and cannot see afar off” (cf

Turn to Me and be saved

but when they were confident

nor parents their children

" And this way leads to the Father