ICXC NIKA Means Jesus Christ Conquers | Textured Red Orthodox Cross w/ Medieval Floral Background | Christian Spiral NotebookWhen 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

“I Jesus have sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches

He arose before all

As the only Merciful One

which means “a lion in everything”

It is not in and of themselves that good deeds have meaning

and the devil

Throughout these tortures the martyr remained unhurt

“For it was the aim and end of the entire Dispensation of Christ’s Incarnation that the Holy Spirit might be received in the souls of those who believe in Christ as God and man

O most eminent Michael

And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh

the church

Remembrance of death and sins precedes weeping and mourning [over one's sins]