Let All Adverse Powers Be Crushed (Red, Yellow & Blue Design) | ICXC NIKA | Medieval Tile Design | Orthodox Christian Tote BagInscribing the invincible weapon of the Cross upon the waters, Moses marked a straight line before him with his staff and divided the Red Sea, opening a path for Israel who went over dry shod. Then he marked a second line across the waters and united them in one, overwhelming the chariots of Pharaoh. Therefore let us sing to Christ our God, for He hath been glorified. Katavasia of the Cross, Tone 8

and Righteous Elizabeth

and be renewed in the spirit of your mind

each marches in his path

So how then shall we know when he will come

one ought to know

Those who mourn over their sins but are insensible to every other sorrow do not feel cowardice

or sister or brother

and not allowed to rise

"He who wishes ever to retain within him the remembrance of death and judgment and God

Stichera for Elevation of the Precious Cross

6th century

God’s ear to hear me