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Feeling relieved, the person cuts off a piece of the cross and finds the path much more manageable.
is a popular Romanian Christian religious poem or hymn (priceasnă) often attributed to Costache Ioanid . It is frequently shared as an inspirational story or "pildă" (parable) about patience and faith. 5.De-ai lua pe umr crucea
It encourages believers to carry their "cross" with patience ("du-o frate cu răbdare"). Feeling relieved, the person cuts off a piece
Trying to avoid difficulties ("cutting the cross") can lead to failure when it matters most. It encourages believers to carry their "cross" with
The person asks God for permission to shorten or lighten the cross to make the journey easier.
The story, often associated with the poem (Do not cut from the cross), conveys a powerful message about the trials we face in life. The Central Story (The Parable)
Eventually, the person reaches a deep chasm or abyss that must be crossed to enter Heaven. There is no bridge, and the only way to get across is to lay one's cross over the gap.