• The Exaltation of the Holy Cross transitions beyond the historical context to the spiritual aspect when we pray before the Cross either at Church or at home.
  • Holy Cross Church in Darna, Moscow region, Russia, photo 8. Today, it is one of the most beautiful churches in the Moscow region.
  • The Cross of the Lord was handed over to Patriarch Makarios of Jerusalem, who placed it in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on September 14, 335.
  • Exaltation of the Holy Cross, liturgical feast celebrated on September 14 to honour the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified.
  • The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. In the year 326 the mother of Constantine, Helena, then about 80 years old, having journeyed to Jerusalem…
  • The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross commemorates the Holy Cross, symbolizing Jesus Christ's sacrifice, bringing redemption and symbolizing hope for all...
  • Each year the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14th.
  • ...continues, today the complex houses a men’s monastery, with services regularly held in both Sofia Church and Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
  • Since then, the Church has been celebrating the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy cross, as the sign of salvation.