Black Orthodox Cross Red Background | O Christ our God, of Thine own Will Thou didst accept Crucifixion | Orthodox Hardcover JournalTruly this symbol is thought despicable, but it is so in the world's reckoning, and among men; in heaven and among the faithful it is the highest glory. + St John Chrysostom, Commentary on Galatians +++ Though Thou art exalted far above all honor, O Master, Thou didst deign to be dishonored, enduring a violent death upon the Tree, that when Thou didst die in the flesh, O Almighty, through it the race of mankind might embrace immortality and receive

and the King of Glory shall enter in

nor even saw a war

and she gave a joyful shout

not heretics

and raise up their way against me

And there appeared another wonder in heaven

But while a lifeless mirror loses the reflected images when the objects are removed

- Matthew 13:24-30

despondency

For since through a man came death

may the sign of Christ be on my forehead

So He opened not His mouth