To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain | Phil 1:21 | Retro Texture | Glowing Letters and Cross with Skull | Orthodox Christian Blue Denim JacketFor himself, Paul has no fear. He is not even afraid of death: "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Phil. 1: 21). The apostle even seems to be at a loss what to choose: life or death? "For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you" (1: 23). Archbishop Averky, Commentary on the Epistles For whoever wants to save his

Cast me not away from Thy presence

and prevail when Thou art judged

Then He said to them

Homilies on Galatians

- Mark 9:24

Make sure you are seeking the peace form above

as Chrysostom used to remind

but you escaped through the water

without false appearances [schema]

without the patient even knowing the manner of their operation

When thou didst behold Him Who is the never-setting Sun setting upon the Cross

- Akathist to the Spiritual Ladder