Remember You Will Die | Cross | Classic Typography & Floral Wreath Design | Memento Mori | Orthodox Long Sleeve Cotton ShirtThe human soul gathers qualities that coincide with its activity. As a mirror shows the image of the objects placed in front of it, so the soul becomes stamped with the impressions of its deeds and activities, of its surroundings. But while a lifeless mirror loses the reflected images when the objects are removed, the reasoning soul keeps these impressions. They can be wiped clean or removed by others, but this requires work and time. Those

How beautifully the psalmist expresses what peace a prepared soul has: “I prepared myself and was not troubled

- From the Akathist Hymn to Archangel Michael

Chapter 34

for thereby Thou hast saved the race of mankind

+ St Kosmas of Aetolia

seeking whom he may devour

and ye shall receive

- Matthew 19:16-21

" Having said that he did say a prayer for them and let them go

“The First-Created Man”

Whereas Socrates concludes that the soul is immortal by nature

For through thee the Creator becomes anew born child