The Orthodox Cross
Archpriest G. S. Debolsky on the Great Schema: “In the understanding of the Church, the Great Schema is nothing less than the supreme vow of the Cross and death; it is the image of complete isolation from the earth, the image of transformation and transfiguration of life, the image of death and the beginning of another, higher, existence.”
ΙC XC NIKΑ – Ιησούς Χριστός νικά – Jesus Christ conquers
The skull symbolizes “the first man Adam” (I Corinthians 15:45), who by tradition “returned unto the ground” (Genesis 3:19) at this very spot, the reason that this place of execution, “full of dead men’s bones” (Matthew 23:27) became the place where “the last Adam was made a quickening spirit” (I Corinthians 15:45).
The reed represents the “hyssop” (John 19:29) upon which was put “a sponge full of vinegar” (Mark 15:36), which was then “put to His mouth” (John 19:29) when in His “thirst they gave Him vinegar to drink” (Psalm 68:21), Him of Whom it was said that “all wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth” (Luke 4:22).
The lance represents the “spear [that] pierced His side”; “and forthwith came there out blood and water” (John 19:34) from Him Who “took one of Adam’s ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof” (Genesis 2:21) and Who “washed us from our sins in His own blood” (Revelation 1:5).
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, have mercy on us.
About Our T-shirts
A perfect blend of comfort, style and faith. Made from high-quality ring-spun organic cotton. Designed for the Christian who seeks to combat the nihilism of the modern age, it embodies a unique marriage of Orthodox symbolism and the rebellious spirit of punk, metal and hardcore.
Our t-shirts feature custom designs, conceived and crafted in Montreal, showcasing a dark aesthetic reminiscent of death Memento Mori, and demonstrating that the Christian life must be infused with violence to face the passions: The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force (Matthew 11:12).
An excellent purchase for yourself, or for a brother in Christ who loves punk, metal or hardcore aesthetics, that will serve as a daily reminder of our faith and the Last Judgment.
Make sure to look at the size guide grid bellow to order a size that fits.
Product Information
- 100% organic ring-spun cotton
- DTG printing
- Fabric weight: 5.3 oz./yd.² (180 g/m²)
- Single jersey
- Medium fit
- Set-in sleeves
- 1 × 1 rib at collar
- Wide double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
- Self-fabric neck tape (inside, back of the neck)
Size Guide
The sizes correspond to the Europe market, so American customers should order a size up. Please refer to the table bellow for sizes. Product measurements may vary by up to 5 cm.
Size | Length | Width | Sleeve Length |
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S | 69 cm | 49 cm | 20.6 cm |
M | 72 cm | 52 cm | 21.6 cm |
L | 74 cm | 55 cm | 22.6 cm |
XL | 76 cm | 58 cm | 22.6 cm |
2XL | 78 cm | 61 cm | 23.6 cm |
3XL | 80 cm | 64 cm | 24.4 cm |
4XL | 82 cm | 69 cm | 24.4 cm |
5XL | 84 cm | 74 cm | 25 cm |