IC XC NIKA Orthodox Cross | Yellow & Red Modern & Medieval Textured Floral Design | Orthodox Long Sleeve Hooded ShirtThe Church has never tried to give a rational definition of the mystery of the Cross. Biblical terms are the most adequate. Ethical and juridical views are only colorless anthropomorphisms. This also applies to the idea of sacrifice. The sacrifice of Christ cannot only be perceived as a sacrifice or victim, since then the necessity of death would be inexplicable. The whole life of the incarnated was an uninterrupted sacrifice. Why would this life not

O Jesus Conqueror

And if those days had not been cut short

and crushed the bars of iron to powder

And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you

in divers places

receive him (her) into Thy heavenly Kingdom

as soon as we conquer the world

he is a new creature: old things are passed away

O invincible champion of my passionate soul

having obtained eternal redemption for us

But if we hope for what we do not see

since he was speaking of great and secret things