Simple White Orthodox TriBar Cross | Nail My Passions to the Wood of Thy Precious Cross O Lord | Orthodox Christian Embroidered Knit Beanieafter the Saviours sufferings, the cross became the sign of the Son of man, that is, the cross signifies the Lord Himself, incarnate and suffering for our salvation. + St. John of Kronstadt +++ When Thou didst set upon the Cross, Word, the luminaries, not bearing to shine, dimmed their rays; the earth quaked, and the rocks split asunder; the majesty of the temple was rent in twain; the graves opened, and the dead arose; Hades released all who were

It toys with everyone like a cat plays with mice

- Hebrews 9:12

lest while ye gather up the tares

” he said

It is good for you to season your sacrifices with the salt of God

his mouth is full of morning:

Where blew a flower may a flower no more

- Psalm 82 (81 LXX)

And in the Holy Spirit

For when the wind is passed over it

“The gates of death opened unto Thee in fear O Lord

Matt 25:31-46]