Large Black Orthodox Cross | He bore our sins on the cross so that we might die to sin & live to righteousness | Lightweight Cotton Unisex TeeTruly this symbol is thought despicable, but it is so in the world's reckoning, and among men; in heaven and among the faithful it is the highest glory. + St John Chrysostom, Commentary on Galatians +++ Though Thou art exalted far above all honor, O Master, Thou didst deign to be dishonored, enduring a violent death upon the Tree, that when Thou didst die in the flesh, O Almighty, through it the race of mankind might embrace immortality and receive

in proportion to your consolation

and full of much pleasure

the Sun of Righteousness

If you do this

I prayed to God that He grant me light

dipping the fingers of his right hand therein

to be the general of the supra-ordinary ranks

self-denial

maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute

and I no longer live

“In vain does every mortal trouble himself

Are you not afraid of death