Black Orthodox Cross on White Background | The Precious and Life-Giving Cross of the Lord | Orthodox Christian Gym Duffel BagTruly 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

the majesty of the temple was rent in twain

to enemies

walketh about

When humans looked up at the sky in ancient and medieval times

+ St Romanos the Melodist

- Matthew 5:48

Christians waging spiritual warfare also have recourse to this saint

- Exodus 20:13

How have we been delivered to corruption

- John 3:14-16 (KJV)

- Tone 3 Tuesday Matins

the hidden and secret things of Thy wisdom hast Thou made manifest unto me