St. John of Damascus Icono-Graphic | Orthodox Christian Saint | Red Gold & Black High Contrast Design | Orthodox Christian HoodieStichera for the Dead by St. John of Damascus Tone 1 What pleasure in this life remains unmarked by sorrow? What glory can endure upon this earth unchanged? All is feebler than a shadow, more deceptive than a dream; for death in a single moment takes all things away. But in the light of Thy countenance, O Christ, and in the joy of Thy beauty, give rest to those whom Thou hast chosen, for Thou lovest mankind. Tone 2 As a flower withers and a dream

Be Thou my comforter

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which are our sins

have been transformed into glory from dishonor and from what is corruptible into what is incorruptible

So too is the Cross our boast

let us light our deeds as though they were radiant lamps

Pantoleon began to pray to the Lord Jesus Christ to revive the dead child and to destroy the venomous reptile

to repay every one for what he has done

O most eminent Michael

setting aside Thine own will

Work upon your salvation

Demonstration of Apostolic Teaching