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

Or waves break loud on the seashores

he safeguarded his own glory and honor that were bestowed by God

and handed him a letter in reply to King Agbar's letter

Create in me a clean heart

and be satisfied

The cross then serves as a person's ladder from earth to heaven

and which was

Wearer's left sleeve:

- Philippians 1:21

when you turn to your God YHVH

if any believe not words

Israel is my son