In English, the feast is called The Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the official translation of the Roman Missal, while the 1973 translation called it The Triumph of the Cross. In some parts of the Anglican Communion the feast is called Holy Cross Day, a name also used by Lutherans.

Sep 14, 2020 · The Gospel the liturgy offers us on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross suggests that God wants to enter into a relationship of love with everyone. This is offered in His Son, Jesus, lifted up on the Cross.

Sep 14, 2022 · The Story of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Early in the fourth century, Saint Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of Christ’s life.

Exaltation of the Holy Cross, liturgical feast celebrated on September 14 to honour the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. The observance dates back to the dedication of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem about 335 CE.

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, also known as the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross, commemorates three events: the discovery of the True Cross in 326, its exaltation for public veneration in 335, and the recovery of the Cross from the Persians in 628.

Sep 17, 1991 · What does the Exaltation of the Cross mean? The Exaltation of the Cross honors Christ’s Cross, an instrument made sacred by the Lord’s offering of Himself upon it for our salvation. It is celebrated in both Catholicism and Orthodoxy on September 14.

Sep 13, 2024 · “We have sinned in complaining against the LORD and you. Pray the LORD to take the serpents from us.” and if any who have been bitten look at it, they will live.” looked at the bronze serpent, he lived. R. (see 7b) Do not forget the works of the Lord! incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will utter mysteries from of old. R.

6 days ago · The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates two historical events: the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena, the mother of the Emperor Constantine, in 320 under the temple...

Sep 14, 2024 · The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, also known as the Triumph of the Cross, commemorates the Holy Cross through which Jesus Christ brought redemption to the world. This veneration of Christ’s Cross can be traced back to the fourth century.

Sep 13, 2024 · The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which is celebrated every year by the Universal Catholic Church on September 14th, commemorates two significant events: Saint Helena's discovery of the True Cross and the dedication of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher.