“Glorify Christ, raise crosses!

“the God who humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross

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“You have filled all with joy, O our Savior, by coming to save the

“the shining-forth of the glory of God the Father

“From this day onward until the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, processions were held throughout the city, and afterward the Cross was presented to the people for veneration

“The Mother of God shows us this preparation. She said yes to God at the Annunciation. She remained with Christ throughout her life. She stood beside Him at the Cross. She prayed together with the Apostles. And at the end, she passed over to Him