"The Lord said: 'If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'"
(Mark 8:34)

Third Sunday of Great Lent: Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross

On the Third Sunday of Great and Holy Lent, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Precious and Life-Giving Cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Services include a special veneration of the Cross, which prepares the faithful for the commemoration of the Crucifixion during Holy Week.

Let Your Light Shine

O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance; grant victory to the faithful over their adversaries. And protect Your commonwealth, by the power of Your Cross.

(Apolytikion for the Veneration of the Holy Cross)

Where to Carry Your Cross

Jesus tells us to pick up our cross and follow Him. But what does that mean?

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Rewarding the Effort

Our Lord rewards our efforts regardless of whether they are effective. It’s a good message for Lent, as we begin to see whether we’re accomplishing the goals we set out for ourselves.

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