ICXC NIKA Means Jesus Christ Conquers | Textured Red Orthodox Cross w/ Medieval Floral Background | Orthodox Christian Canvas ArtWhen you are subjected to the malicious and furious violence of the passions, and to the harassments of the devil, during the fulfillment of various works for God, accept these sufferings as sufferings for the Name of Christ, and rejoice in your sufferings, thanking God; for the devil is preparing you, without knowing it himself, the most shining crowns from the Lord. + St John of Kronstadt

that we might have a sure hope that we are capable of rising again

And one of the elders answered

it is near

Marina went to work as a shepherdess

- Matthew 18:10

according to which you think that you can see

is an object of his affection

rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice

but for the others what is revealed is hidden

the Son of the Father

as the hymnologist attests: “What a struggle the soul has as it departs from the body

so now it will support the conscience's demands and lead to acting as required by a certain commandment