IC XC NIKA Orthodox Cross | Yellow & Red Modern & Medieval Floral Design | Orthodox Christian Cotton Tank TopThe Church has never tried to give a rational definition of the mystery of the Cross. Biblical terms are the most adequate. Ethical and juridical views are only colorless anthropomorphisms. This also applies to the idea of sacrifice. The sacrifice of Christ cannot only be perceived as a sacrifice or victim, since then the necessity of death would be inexplicable. The whole life of the incarnated was an uninterrupted sacrifice. Why would this life not

delivering also this Thy creature from the bondage of the enemy

1:9)—that is you see something

In innocence of virgins

Too many people make the mistake of limiting Orthodoxy to church services

so by life

for ever and ever

17 A sacrifice unto God is a broken spirit

but how many of us will still be in it

you may easily fool yourself

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where you will also be imperishable

but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ