Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross — our church’s feast day! This feast commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by St. Helena, the mother of Constantine, in the early fourth century. It proclaims Christ’s victory over sin and death through His crucifixion and highlights the Cross as a profound symbol of redemption and divine love. The feast encourages us to take up our own crosses and follow Him. May we, as the Holy Cross Parish, always strive to lift high the