The cross is brought out into the centre of the church for veneration — strength for the second half of Lent.
The Sundays of Great Lent
Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross (3rd Sunday of Lent)
Apostolos (Epistle)
Hebrews 4:14 — 5:6
Gospel
Mark 8:34 — 9:1
Citations follow the Orthodox liturgical calendar. Open each reference in your preferred Bible to pray with the text.