“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
“Our head is plunged in the water as in a tomb. The old man is buried and completely drowned. When we emerge from the water the new man is raised from the dead.” – St. John Chrysostom #coptic #orthodox #dailyreadings #baptism #salvation #new #lent
“Lord, you strengthened me because I took refuge in you; and I took refuge because you freed me.” – St. Augustine #salvation #advent #dailyreading #coptic #copticorthodox #christianity
