ICXC / NIKA Red Orthodox Cross on Ornate White Medieval Floral Design | Exclusive Best-Selling | Orthodox Christian Long Sleeve ShirtWhen the first creature was shut out from Paradise, An order was given to the Cherubim to guard the road; But take My cross On your shoulders, and thus go into Eden with haste. If the sword of the Cherubim did not see you wearing the title rights of the inscription, The sword of flame which stands guard would consume you But, taking the inscription of My cross, robber, Walk up to the Cherubim, And they will know the symbol of life and they will give

and of great kindness

dark matter and gravity waves have an infinitesimally tiny possibility of affecting our lives here on Earth in any discernible way

How are we to look on the fearsome angels

we must put things in order and think: “What does my salvation require

Too many people make the mistake of limiting Orthodoxy to church services

Rejoice and exult with all your heart

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and even knew a time of outward prosperity and inward spiritual flourishing after that

God’s might to uphold me

For to me to live is Christ

That is the moment of least expectation

Repentance [for killing death] is hid from Mine eyes