Though the town’s population, once mostly farmers ... Montemaggiore began to also mark the Sept. 14 feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Pope John XXIII removed the May 3 feast ...

The day is also celebrated under the banner of 'Feast of the Exaltation ... also called the Triumph of the Cross, Elevation of the Cross, the honour day of Holy Cross, Holy Rood Day, or Roodmas.

Christian communities across the city will be celebrating the 'Feast Of The Holy Cross' on Sunday May 3. Devotees have been attending the novena - nine day - prayer services at the 200-year-old ...