On the Cross of Christ

The cross is the center of Christianity, answering the all-important question of how God saved humanity. Although the cross was a curse and a symbol of shame and defeat, Christianity has transformed it into a blessing and a symbol of honor and victory. With it, we adorn ourselves, our homes, and our belongings. And we make the sign of the cross innumerable times daily; however, we have grown so accustomed to seeing the cross that we may have lost sight of its profound meaning and great power, and may have begun to wear a cross and make the sign of the cross out of force of habit. In this book, His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef uncovers this lost treasure, concisely explaining the various aspects of the cross, which not only affect our faith and salvation but also our day-to-day practical life.H.E. Metropolitan Youssef was ordained Bishop in 1992 and elevated to Metropolitan in 2022 for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. His Eminence has completed a Ph.D. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX.