Feast of the Exalation of the Cross

"As You were voluntarily raised upon the cross for our sake, grant mercy to those who are called by Your Name, O Christ God...granting them victories over their adversaries, by bestowing on them the invincible trophy, Your weapon of peace" (Kontakion, Tone 4). #BlessedFeast pic.twitter.com/24iGxbegz4

— St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (@stvlads) September 14, 2021

Now the Cross is no longer a sign of fear and humiliation, but the sign of our hope, our faith and God’s power.https://t.co/oPvmUB4MpK

— OCN (@MyOCN) September 14, 2021

Save Your people, o Lord, and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to Your faithful people against enemies, and protect Your community by Your cross. (Troparion, Tone 1) pic.twitter.com/RRSC0NwUJ8

— Pontifical Oriental Institute (@theorientale) September 14, 2021

Today we celebrate the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross!

Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. pic.twitter.com/wKvUMKcH0q

— Trisagionfilms (@TrisagionFilms) September 14, 2021

Today is the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross (Ύψωση του Τιμίου και Ζωοποιού Σταυρού)

Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. (Apolytikion)

*Strict Fast pic.twitter.com/9j198YAYAv

— Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada (@GO_Metropolis) September 14, 2021

The sign of the Cross shows us the forgiving, patient, sanctifying and salvific love of Christ.#TheHolyCross pic.twitter.com/hCOdKfXX7f

— Basilica.ro (EN) (@BasilicaNews) September 14, 2021

This Feast also gives the Church an opportunity to relish the full glory of the Cross as a source of light, hope and victory for Christ’s people#orthodox_times https://t.co/gIqFCP1K8T

— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) September 14, 2021

Rejoice, Holy Cross, protection of Christians! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/4vopSqIq5Y

— Basilica.ro (EN) (@BasilicaNews) September 14, 2021