Let All Adverse Powers Be Crushed (Red, Yellow & Blue Design) | ICXC NIKA | Medieval Tile Design | Orthodox Christian Long Sleeve ShirtInscribing 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

you have no need to have anything written to you

and the occasional reading of a spiritual book

The design of the icon hearkens back to the Book of Revelation

” Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him

and all peoples

but there is nothing to pity it

called the Gate of Dawn

For according to the height of heaven from the earth

who wished to appoint him as royal physician when he finished his schooling

and the second beast like a calf

incarnate and suffering for our salvation

Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last” (Mark 15: 34