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Metropolitan Nikodim explained what it means to “take up your cross and follow Christ”translated

October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Metropolitan Nikodim explained what it means to “take up your cross and follow Christ” 7info.ru

Source: GN: Diocese of Ryazan  ·  Read the full story →
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Emma Mitchell
That part where he said carrying your cross means accepting the daily annoyances and family duties without complaining really hit home. Last week my back was acting up while I was baking for the church sale, and I kept thinking of exactly that. Makes the hard bits feel less pointless.
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