White Orthodox Cross on Red Background | Rejoice! O life-giving Cross, the fair Paradise of the Church | Christian Hardcover Journalafter 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 wast crucified, O Christ, tyranny perished and the power of the enemy was trampled down; for it was neither an angel nor a man, but Thou Thyself, O Lord, Who saved us. Glory be to Thee! Tone 1, Matins, First Sessional Hymn after the First Reading of

And they came to John and said to him:

‘And night shall be no more

When the man touched the bones of Elisha

- Psalm 50 (LXX) / 51

day and night

and I have the keys of Death and Hades

and with all the Saints throughout the ages

with every Prayer you utter

mighty hosts of heaven

if ye shall now be silent

For Thine it is to show mercy and to save us

and did not minister to you