ICXC NIKA Yellow Russian Cross on Ornate Red Background Design | Jesus Christ Conquers | Orthodox Christian Tote BagWhile man can scarcely keep what belongs to him by nature, Christ gives the grace of sonship through the Cross. + St Kosmas Aitolos

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he safeguarded his own glory and honor that were bestowed by God

- Troparion of Transfiguration

Monday Vespers Aposticha

- Leviticus 17:11

and they were in a state of great Glory

It was necessary to prepare on earth a worthy companion for the incarnate Son of God

having withstood the devil's mighty attempts to draw us away from it

but for the others what is revealed is hidden

with all your soul

How have we been yoked to death

But he calls virtue being "transformed