cross from persia, where he was in captivity. 7th century returned to jerusalem by the greek emperor heraclius, both events are united by the fact that the found cross was erected, that is, raised before the people present. at the same time, they turned him to all parts of the world in turn, so that people could bow to him and share with each other the joy of finding a shrine. the exaltation of the life-giving cross of the lord refers to the 12 great twelfth feasts, which is based on the gospel events of the earthly life of the lord jesus christ or dedicated to the mother of god. that is why the twelfth holidays are of particular importance spiritual life of every christian on the eve of the day of the exaltation cross, a solemn festive service is performed all-night service in deeds. and in fact, the feast of the feast of the divine liturgy is an important distinguishing feature of the service of the exaltation of the cross is the rite of bearing the cross. the senior priest or bishop brings the cross to the center of the temple and, like an ancient event, erects a cross in front of the worsh