St. Theodore the Studite – Locus Communis

Let all the trees of the forest sing a glad hymn

This is a day of joy! At Christ’s Resurrection death disappeared, and life was seen in all its splendour. Adam, who rises again, exults with joy. Let us, therefore, rejoice and sing our hymn of triumph. The day for the adoration of the precious Cross has arrived. Come, all ye faithful! It is exposed beforeContinue reading “Let all the trees of the forest sing a glad hymn”

The Symbols and Foreshadowings of the Cross

Throughout history the most wonderful events have been only the symbols and foreshadowings of this cross. Consider them, if you are anxious to learn. Did not God decree that Noah should escape from drowning in the flood with his sons and their wives and every kind of animal in a tiny wooden boat? And whatContinue reading “The Symbols and Foreshadowings of the Cross”