Exaltation of the Holy Cross | Description & History

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. Learn more about the feast, its symbolism, and its history.

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