Black Orthodox Cross White Background | Beholding the precious Cross uplifted, let us magnify it together | Christian Canvas ArtTruly 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 humility you are given patience in your woes

Let us hear the holy Gospel

Little Vespers

against the lusts of nature

The Lord warns us all: be ready each minute

Fill thy horn with oil

The word "life" is very significant

hence the different cropping of the sides

Deacon: In peace

For here in this life you are unburdened of the things which you did before your baptism

The appearance of the Most Holy Theotokos in the sky with such great splendor is justified

but from heav­en