Christ Jesus is...

This video layers two separate prayers. The music is the Cherubic Hymn, sung in Greek by Protopsaltis Theodoros Vassilikos. This hymn is traditionally sung slowly during the Liturgy of the Offering of the Antioch tradition:

"We, who mystically represent the cherubim, and chant the thrice holy hymn to the Life-giving Trinity, let us set aside all earthly cares so that we may receive the King of all, who comes invisibly escorted by the Divine Hosts."

The second prayer is a meditative prayer of words, composed by St. Damasus in the fourth Century. St. Damasus became the 37th Bishop of Rome. The prayer is meant to be said slowly. The prayer follows with select image and video legends. The interpretations of the words and imagery are probably multiple, even all in keeping with scripture and apostolic Christianity.

Arabic version is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh9MzZhBUh4

Hope. The Face of the Shroud of Turin.

Life. An eastern baptism.

Way. The steps the Lord used on the way to Gethsemane after the last supper and then again on the way to see Pilate after his arrest and imprisonment.

Salvation. Calvary.

Understanding. An icon of the inspiration of the evangelists.

Wisdom. Pantocrator Icon, St. Catherine Monastery, Egypt.

Judge. St, Michael the Archangel icon. 13th Century, Italy.

Door. Palestinian children at the Tomb of Lazarus, Bethany, Palestine. Blanchard Collection, American University of Beirut.

Most High: Mountain scene over the Biqaa valley in Lebanon, looking over to Mount Hermon (snow capped).

King. Jesus the King icon. Sts. Sergius and Bacchus Church, Maaloula Syria.

Precious Stone. Book Cover with Byzantine Icon of the Crucifixion, Icon carved circa 1000, Constantinople.

Prophet. Opening of the prophetical book of Haggai. Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. Vatican City.

Priest: Altar at the ancient Byzantine site of the multiplication of the loaves, in Tabgha, Galilee, Israel.

Priest and Messiah. Basilica of St. Paul, in Harissa, Lebanon.

Saboath. Basilica of St. Paul, in Harissa, Lebanon. Jewish Title for the Lord of Heavenly Hosts or Armies.

Teacher. Upper room. di Buoninsegna icon of Jesus teaching.

Spouse. A scene from an eastern church wedding.

Mediator. Stone cross from an altar at the ancient Byzantine church on top of Mt. Nebo in Jordan.

Scepter. Icon of Gabriel, Byzantium, 14th Century (Tretyakov Gallery)

Dove

Hand. St. John Chrysostom preaching (Jeans-Paul Laurens, 19th Century)

Stone. Corner stones of an ancient Church near the port where St. Paul embarked on one of his journeys to Asia Minor. North of Beirut, Lebanon.

Son. Virgin and Child icon, Saydnaya Monastery, Syria.

Emmanuel. Virgin with stars icon. Sts. Sergius and Bacchus Church, Maaloula Syria.

Vineyard

Shepherd and Sheep. Shepherd boy with herd in Cairo, Egypt.
Sheep. Hebrews 2:11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified have all one origin. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brethren.

Peace. View from Holy Savior Monastery, Lebanon.

Root. 4000 year old cedar tree, Barouk Mountain. Lebanon.

Vine Stock

Olive Tree. Olive orchard, southern Lebanon.

Source. Old post card from Palestine. I believe these are the springs of Jericho.

Wall. St. Catherine Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt.

Lamb.

Victim. Human being in the womb.

Lion.

Intercessor. Part of a frescoe of the Dormition at the ancient Byzantine church named after St. Charbel the former in Maad, Lebanon.

Word. Theoptes icon, Moses with the burning bush and the handing down of the 10 commandments. St. Catherine's Monastery, Sinai, Egypt.

Man. Pieta statue. Mount St. Mary's Shrine, Maryland, USA.

Net

Rock. Scene from Maaloula Monastery, Syria.

House. Sts. Sergius and Bacchus Church, Maaloula Syria.

Christ Jesus is everything


Angel of God, my holy guardian, keep my life in the fear of Christ God, strengthen my mind in the true way and wound my soul with heavenly love, so that guided by you, I may obtain the great mercy of Christ God.

A Byzantine prayer for your angel's intercession.

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[MelkiteVideo]

Again. many thanks for allowing me to use on the Melkite Eparchy site (Melkite.Org) Your videos are always moving.

[kalamation]

@MelkiteVideo Thank you and God Bless.

[kalamation]

Angel of God, my holy guardian, keep my life in the fear of Christ God, strengthen my mind in the true way and wound my soul with heavenly love, so that guided by you, I may obtain the great mercy of Christ God.

A Byzantine prayer for your angel's intercession.

[bsl103158]

Very interesting and informative video, which glorifies Jesus. Thank you for posting!

[DivineAegis02]

Jesus Christ is the Lord.. The Incarnate Word of God.

Luke 20 -

The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone’ Whoever falls on that stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.”

- The Stone is Christ, if we fall on Him (Accept Him) He will break us (Change our Life) if He falls on us (End of Word Judgment without Christ) He will grind us to powder (Be cast into Condemnation).

[kalitexnis10]

Wonderful. Thank you for posting...

[titussenlair]

Very beautiful prayer . Thanks for publishing

The Loupiots

[advokat19]

3:13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 3:14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.

The First Epistle General of Peter

[tainorebelde1]

Beautiful Video......Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!!!!!!!!