The Gates of Hades Shall Not Prevail | Resurrection Icon Trampling Down Death | Orthodox Christian Home Decor | Outdoor Rug/MatNow that the Saviour has raised His body, death is no longer terrible, but all who believe in Christ tread it underfoot as nothing, and choose rather to die than to deny their faith in Christ. + St. Athanasius the Great, On the Incarnation +++ Yesterday, O Christ, I was buried with Thee, and today I arise with thy arising. Yesterday I was crucified with Thee. Glorify me, O Savior, with Thee in Thy Kingdom. Paschal Canon, Ode 3 +++ According as his

- St Nicholas Cabasilas

The sword of flame which stands guard would consume you But

Every day I lay a foundation for building my repentance

chant ye to the exalted Tree which was drenched in the blood of the incarnate Word of God

Whether it be a little thing of the world or a great that ties him

Use hospitality one to another without grudging

and requiring the following which is by works

and my sin is ever before me

the bishop of Syria

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- Exodus 3:14 (LXX)

If you are not willing to repent through freely choosing to suffer