Hanging Cross with icons (3)

Hanging Cross with icons (3)Hanging Cross with icons. In the center has the icon of Christ "Blessing ", on the left side the icon of the Annunciation, on the right side the icon of Nativity, on the top has the icon of the Resurrection, underneath first the icon of Transfiguration and second the icon of Crucifixion. The dimensions are 8 1 8" X 5 3 4" x 3 4".

the distinguishing mark of his ascetic struggle was not the physical effort he made

tried with threats of exile and of torments to bend the Saint to their own confession

The Holy Prophet Zachariah and the Righteous Elizabeth were the parents of the holy Prophet

The cleric

a Roman decurion (an official responsible for collecting taxes)

After returning she adopted a very pious life and would return to the monastery regularly for instruction

Orthodox icon of Saint Anastasius

the proconsul invited the saints to come to him

The saint also made great contributions by publishing liturgical books

He became a monk and soon rose in the church hierarchy to the rank of priest

and Samuel remained with him to serve before the Tabernacle (1 Kings/1 Samuel 2: 1-21)

Since March 12 falls during Great Lent