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Exaltation of the Holy Cross on the Rocky Hill
A solitary wooden Cross rises from a rocky hillside beneath radiant clouds, overlooking an ancient landscape in a quiet meditation on Christ’s Passion, victory, and redeeming love.
From the Passion collection
Devotional Reflection
About This Sacred Artwork
The Holy Cross stands alone on a rugged hilltop, its weathered wood lifted against a sky filled with warm, cloud-borne light. Around it, pale stones, small wildflowers, and quiet shrubs lead the eye toward a distant ancient city resting in the valley below. The scene offers a contemplative vision of the Cross not as defeat, but as the sign of Christ’s triumph and mercy. Its stillness invites prayer before the mystery at the heart of Christian hope: that through the Cross, suffering is gathered into redemption, and the light of salvation rises over the whole world.
Feast Day
September 14
Sacred Tradition
History & Devotion
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is celebrated by the Church on September 14. It honors the Cross of Christ as the instrument of salvation and the sign of His victory over sin and death. The feast is historically connected with the dedication of the basilicas built in Jerusalem under Emperor Constantine, and with the Church’s veneration of the Cross associated with Christ’s Passion. Over time, the celebration became a universal call to behold the Cross with reverence, not as a symbol of defeat, but as the throne from which Christ poured out redeeming love for the world.
For Prayer
Prayer Before the Holy Cross
Lord Jesus Christ, by Your holy Cross You redeemed the world. Teach me to stand before the mystery of Your Passion with faith, humility, and love. When I carry my own crosses, unite them to Yours, and let the light of Your victory strengthen my heart. Amen.
Original prayer
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