Saint Stephen the First Martyr
"With a royal diadem, your sacred head was crowned,
for the struggles you endured because of Christ our God,
O Stephen the First among Martyrs;
for refuting the fury, of the angry Judeans,
you did see the Savior, at the right of the Father.
Him do constantly beseech, for the souls of all of us.
(4th Tone)"
- Apolytikion of Saint Stephen the First Martyr
Heart and Soul
With all my deep emotions
From depths within my heart
We'll always be together
Two friends that never part
Right beside you steadfast
Is where I'm going to be
Love and deep compassion
Unconditionally
Always walking with you
Forever at your side
Give you special comfort
Fill your heart with pride
You'll know that I am with you
That's always where I'll be
Two hearts of love's emotions
We're bound eternally
Walking with you daily
Through the thick or thin
Two shadows close together
Our footsteps now begin
The road may not be easy
We'll travel side by side
Knowing that together
Life's journey has a guide.
Friends For Life
When two people
Have shared
As much as you and I have;
When they've opened up
Their hearts,
Shared their dreams,
Thoughts, and fears;
When two people know each other well enough
To know if sadness
Is hiding behind a smile
Or if happiness is
Glowing in the eyes;
When they've shared
So many laughs,
And when each other's pain
At times has triggered tears;
When two people
Believe in one another
And are always sincere
To each other;
When they
Have trusted one another
With the truth
That lies within -
Then you can be sure
That they're friends for life…
Just like
You and me.
