Also known as Feast of the Holy Cross
Feast of the Triumph of the Cross
Memorial September 14,
About the Feast The feast was celebrated in Rome before the end of the 7th century. Its purpose is to commemorate the recovering of that portion of the Holy Cross which was preserved at Jerusalem, and which had fallen into the hands of the Persians. Emperor Heraclius recovered this precious relic and brought it back to Jerusalem on May 3, 629.
Patronage Anghiari, Italy
Buttapietra, Italy
Carrosio, Italy
Cassano Spinola, Italy
Cortona, Italy
Additional Information Goffine's Devout Instructions
Veneration of the Cross
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