The Ladder of Divine Ascent
In his book "The Ladder of
Divine Ascent" St. John Climacus wrote about our stepwise journey to Heaven. The icon shows that
the climb is difficult : the demons trying to pull the monks off, the mouth of Hades swallowing up
those who have fallen off, the angels lamenting over those who have fallen, and people on earth
praying for those on the ladder. Christ is at the top of the ladder, waiting for us to enter His
holy Kingdom. John Climacus lived in the 8th
century A.D. |
