Christ is Risen from the Dead | Paschal Troparion | Retro LP Cover Design | Orthodox Christian Cotton Canvas Tote BagDeath was swallowed up in victory At Thy resurrection from the dead, O Christ. Hence, glorying in Thy passion, And always celebrating it, we rejoice. With jubilation let us cry out: The Lord is risen! Once the host of lawless people handed over Life to the tomb, God to death, And the One Who despoiled Hades to Hades; With the result that a mortal made mortals immortal, And One Who was dead, at a word, raised up the dead. They placed guards at the tomb

+ St Theophan the Recluse

Deacon: For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls

but be of good cheer

with love and sympathy for other strugglers on the path of the Orthodox spiritual life and a deep resolve that does not become discouraged because the atmosphere is unfavorable

because he hath done great things

Let them praise the name of the Lord

and behold a white horse

- Zechariah 6:12 (Septuagint)

another deceives himself with idle thoughts

Commemoration of the Miracle of Archangel Michael at Colossae

let us walk towards our great destination

then heirs