21 ВЕРЕСНЯ – ВІДДАННЯ СВЯТA ВОЗДВИЖЕННЯ ЧЕСНОГО Й ЖИВОТВОРЯЩОГО ХРЕСТА.

The Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin commemorates the Holy Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross on September 21.

Bishop Benedykt Aleksiychuk noted that the cross serves as a symbol of the Lord's victory over death, sin, and evil. He explained that the cross signifies the defeat of the devil and serves as a source of strength for believers facing difficulties or trials. The Bishop also mentioned that exorcists use the cross during prayer to remind people of Christ's triumph.

The commemoration includes a reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians, which instructs believers to speak the truth, avoid anger, and refrain from stealing. The text encourages people to work to help those in need and to avoid harmful speech, urging the removal of bitterness and malice from their lives.