Easter: The Legend of the Dogwood

Remember that “the Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof”

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90671791_689730791796172_8620176096681263104_nIn Jesus’ time, the Dogwood tree had grown to a great size, like that of an Oak tree! They used it to build the cross that Jesus was hung on. This made the Dogwood tree sad. Jesus, sensing this sadness, promised the Dogwood tree that it would never again grow large enough to build a cross. It’s branches would be narrow and crooked-not good for building at all.

And now the Dogwood tree has many traits to remember this promise:

1) The Dogwood flower has 4 petals, shaped like a cross

2) The middle of the Dogwood flower, a crown of thorns

3) At the edge of each petals, a nail dent

4) The nail dents are stained with the color of Jesus’ blood

Whether this legend is true or not does NOT take away from what our Lord and Savior did for us upon that cross. The miracle of…

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Appalachian Native and convert to Orthodox Christianity

4 thoughts on “Easter: The Legend of the Dogwood”

  1. Hello Annie and Theodore… God Bless you for your good works and I am seeking information on small, rural Appalachian churches. Do you have any to offer and also do you have a connection link to the young lady who ‘LIKED’ you post and calls herself “thechristiantechnerd”? I would like to connect with her about her quote “nerdism” as well… lol. TY so much, Mr. Brian Armstrong

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      1. TY sooooo much Theodore! ☺️
        Your information is much appreciated.. 👍🏻
        Wud u perhaps know of any personally that are small in size, Rural and in need of financial assistance?
        God Bless
        Brian Armstrong

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