The Gates of Hades Shall Not Prevail | Cross with Wreath & Crown of Thorns | Skulls and Rays | Orthodox Christian HoodieAngels from Heaven invisibly circle the life bringing Cross in fear, and seeing it now brilliantly shedding light bestowing grace upon the faithful, amazed they stand and cry to you such words as these: Rejoice, O Cross, guardian of the world; Rejoice, the glory of the Church; Rejoice, you that bountifully gush forth with healings; Rejoice, you that enlighten the ends of the earth; Rejoice, Wood fragrant with life, and treasury of wonders; Rejoice,

And if I go and prepare a place for you

- Isaiah 65:17

and should not discontinue his hot and fiery streams of tears and voiceless heartfelt groanings until he

- Matthew 19:16-21

a light unto those who are in darkness and a divine adornment of His Church

- Matthew 16:24-27

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free among the dead

I beseech you therefore

let us weep for ourselves with all our soul

And it came to pass

- Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko