September 14. Commemorates the finding of the True Cross by Saint Helen in 326 and its exaltation in Jerusalem.
The Twelve Great Feasts · Great Feast
Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross
Apostolos (Epistle)
1 Corinthians 1:18-24
Gospel
John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35
Prokeimenon
“Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool, for he is holy.”
Citations follow the Orthodox liturgical calendar. Open each reference in your preferred Bible to pray with the text.