Red Orthodox Christian Crucifix | Byzantine Golgotha Cross | Alpha & Omega | I Am Crucified With Christ | Lightweight Cotton Unisex TeeHe was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. Surely He took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah

"You are not numbered among those who practice evil deeds

I arise today

and thy secret sins will be laid bare

I shall become God’s

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+ St Ignatius (Brianchaninov)

the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him

and His all-holy Spirit

the full [immeasurable] day of the age to come

an exceedingly great army

Luke 1:78)

Thou didst shake the whole earth