Black & Bronze Orthodox Crucifix Icono-Graphic | Minimalist Graphic Design | I Am Crucified with Christ | Lightweight Cotton Unisex T-ShirtThe Lord said to His disciples: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." What does the cross signify? Why is it that "his cross," that is a separate one for each person, is also called "the Cross of Christ"? My cross is the sorrows and sufferings of this earthly life, unique for each individual person. My cross is fasting, keeping vigil, and other pious ascetic labors through which my body is

which none of the rulers of this age knew

they could neither identify what that “something better” is

I know that my Redeemer lives

we can separate our lives from the customary things of this world

which I shall give for the life of the world

error driven off

and in proportion to your patience the burden of your afflictions is made lighter and you will find consolation

+ St Theodore the Studite

then shall the Son also himself be subject unto Him that put all things under Him

Many have been crucified throughout the world

/ both visible and invisible

In the New Covenant