“The Cross is the crown of victory. It has brought light to those blinded by ignorance. It has released those enslaved by sin. Indeed, it has redeemed the whole of mankind. Do not, then, be ashamed of the Cross of Christ; rather, glory in it. Although it is a stumbling-block to the Jews and folly …
“My spirit is given over to the humble service of the Cross, which is a stumbling block to unbelievers, but to us salvation and eternal life.” – St. Ignatius of Antioch #goodfriday #pascha #holyfriday #fast #faith #orthodox #coptic #salvation #cross #trials
“Carrying the Cross is a daily invitation. The Cross, Oh Lord, was inside Your heart since the very beginning, before You carried it on Your back. The Cross represents Your love and sacrifice.” -Fr Bishoy #goodfriday #pascha #holyfriday #fast #faith #orthodox #coptic #cross #crusifixion #salvation
“Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.” – St. John Chrysostom #copticorthodox #coptic #christianity #pascha #holyweek #lent
“What is that wedding garment, then? This is the wedding garment: ‘The goal of this command is charity,’ says the apostle, ’which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” ~ St. Augustine #weddinggarment #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #pascha #copticpascha