Shortly after Jesus’ execution and resurrection, a rebellion began in Judea. The Romans brutally suppressed him, destroying the temple and leaving no stone on a stone from Jerusalem. In the place of Christ’s suffering, a pagan temple was erected. The crosses on which Jesus and the robbers were crucified were thrown into a ravine, which was covered with garbage. The followers of Christ were persecuted and oppressed.
After Emperor Constantine ascended the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire, everything changed. The vision of the cross helped Constantine to win the decisive battle with the opponent. The emperor believed and made Christianity the state religion. In 325, he sent his mother, Helena, to Jerusalem to find the burial place of Christ. Helena and Bishop Macarius of Jerusalem organized the first archaeological expedition. The results exceeded all expectations. By the will of God, they were found and
The place of the crucifixion and the burial place of Jesus. They also found all 3 crosses on which they were executed that day. They found both nails and a tablet that was nailed to the cross of Jesus. It clearly reads, “Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jews.”
In the place of the tomb of the Lord began to build a temple. When, 10 years later, the construction was completed, it was consecrated in honor of the Resurrection. But most believers call it the Temple of the Holy Sepulchre.
The next day after the consecration of the temple, it was established (built the Life-Giving Cross). On which of the 3 crosses Christ was crucified, determined simply. She was treated to a seriously ill woman 3 times. One of them completely healed her. During the acquisition of the Cross, a procession passed by to bury the recently deceased. At the cross, the dead man rose. The cross was truly life-giving.
The cross was divided into 2 parts. One was left in Jerusalem, the other was taken to Constantinople. Traces of the Jerusalem Cross were lost after the Crusades. The cross of Constantinople is known for being found a second time. In 614, the Persians captured the city and took the cross with them. After 14 years in captivity. He managed to get back into town. But after the capture of Constantinople by the Turks, its traces were lost. It is believed that over the years it was simply disassembled.
parts. Particles of the Cross can now be found anywhere in the world.
On this day, a festive liturgy is served in the church. Believers remember Christ’s suffering on the cross. During the morning, the priest takes the cross from the altar, bows to it three times, blesses and anoints the parishioners with oil. Then the cross is placed on the anal and left there until October 4. On this day, he is brought back to the altar.
For the Orthodox, the celebration of the Cross is a celebration of victory over evil, death. It is a celebration of the future, joyfully awaited union with the Lord in the New Jerusalem.
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