5/1/2021
Boris Shiryayev
Then everyone who stood at the dock—monks, prisoners, and guards—all as one crossed themselves and fell to their knees. “A true miracle! The Lord saved them!”
Those who were doomed to death in the deaf darkness of isolation wards made the sign of the Cross. Those whom death threatened every hour and minute walked with triumphant, jubilant singing about death that had been trampled down and vanquished.