1. Saint John the Baptist conducts the Baptism of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (detail). 2. The Heavens open, the voice of the Father is heard, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove descends ...

John the Baptist is almost always there alongside him, and sometimes (often in Orthodox icons) there is a small ... aren’t we told that this is a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins? The ...

Repent of your sins, accept baptism and live in the ... that is to come upon all humanity. Christ the Saviour (Pantokrator), a 6th-century encaustic icon from Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount ...

For Baptism enables all believers to be one in Christ." "Today it is up to you," he continued, "to offer the Risen Christ to your fellow citizens." So many of them are living in fear of spirits ...

Vicar: Do not be ashamed of Christ. You are his for ever Congregation: Stand bravely with him. Oppose the power of evil, and remain his faithful disciple to the end of your life Vicar: In baptism ...