The Simple Path to God The Cross Burns the Demons
Nov 26, 2025
Demons fear three powerful elements: baptism, communion, and the sign of the cross. Father Spiridon delves into the significance of the cross as a victory over demonic strongholds. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and self-denial symbolized by the sign of the cross. Drawing from St. Paul, he teaches about crucifying passions and warns against misleading teachings. Highlighting Solzhenitsyn's hope in the gulag, he connects suffering with resurrection, encouraging listeners to embrace joy and follow Christ wholeheartedly.
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Cross, Baptism, Communion Frighten Demons
- The sign of the cross is one of three things demons fear, alongside baptism and communion.
- Making the sign commits us to repentance, self-denial, and receiving Christ's blessing.
Use The Cross To Commit To Self-Denial
- Make the sign of the cross in faith to commit to repentance and self-denial.
- Work intentionally to crucify passions and practice self-denial because it 'burns the demons.'
Cross-Bearing Distinguishes True Discipleship
- Rejecting the cross makes one unworthy to follow Christ and aligns with false gospels.
- Teachings that deny cross-bearing are 'demonic' and lead the unwary to damnation.
