Black & Bronze Orthodox Crucifix Icono-Graphic | Minimalist Christian Graphic Design | I Am Crucified with Christ | Christian HoodieThe Lord said to His disciples: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." What does the cross signify? Why is it that "his cross," that is a separate one for each person, is also called "the Cross of Christ"? My cross is the sorrows and sufferings of this earthly life, unique for each individual person. My cross is fasting, keeping vigil, and other pious ascetic labors through which my body is

Love and serve mankind

It is said

but let him glorify God on this behalf

Where are all the attractions of this world

have mercy on me

In one Holy

if he perseveres in it

Christ our God

We need no toil to do so

when she beheld lifted up upon the Cross Him Who was born from her womb without suffering

Christ in the ear that hears me

as far as is possible for them