The Unfading Bloom (Theotokos Iconographic) No. 1 | Orthodox Christian Hoodie / Hooded SweatshirtTo the chosen Leader and Intercessor, the All Merciful, who protects us from enemies visible and invisible, who knows all the secrets of our souls and covers our infirmities with the fragrance of the mercy of her Son, we offer a song of thanksgiving. And you, O Mother of Light, do not abandon us who are perishing, who from the depths of sin cry out: Rejoice, Mother of God, Fragrant Flower! Akathist to the Mother of God, "The Fragrant Flower" The rose

Star causing the sun to shine

that the gospel requires

Judge for the orphan and the poor man

‘Our bones are dried up

"The proud always suffer from devils

but when they were confident

Ambrose of Optina

care or worry about money

Mary full of grace

when she followed the Lord through all the cities and places where He preached

but from heav­en

lest thou be given over to death and shut out from the Kingdom