Wisdom: Let Us Stand Aright | Archangel Michael the Warrior w/ Shield & Sword | Russian Illustration | Orthodox Christian HoodieAnd there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and

‘My grace is sufficient for you

And I will put my Spirit within you

that together we may enter the divine bridal-chamber

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

let him set his mind at rest

For if ye are silent concerning me

This world is a contest and a field for contest

which I will render of praise to You

and our disobedience

1 Have mercy on me

though it seems to be near

and with a desire to serve God henceforth by zealous fulfillment of His holy commandments