What do the Christians celebrate on 14 September?

The Elevation of the Holy Cross.

What is the background of the back of the celebration?

St Eleni, the mother of the St Konstantinos, the first Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, found the True Cross of Our Jesus. The feast commemorates this event.

What was the miracle related to the Finding of the Holy Cross?

As mentioned before, St Eleni, found the Precious Cross along with the two thieves’ crosses. However, a dying woman, was healed when she touched Jesus’ Cross. The Patriarch of Jerusalem identified the True Cross of our Jesus, too.

What does the Holy Cross symbolize?

The Holy Cross symbolizes eternal life. The victory of the wisdom of God over the wisdom of the world. The Cross relishes light, hope and the victory for people.

How is the plant of basil, related to the Cross?

Basil was found at the place where Saint Eleni found Jesus Cross. The fragrance of basil was very pleasant. “Bασιλικός” stems from the word “βασιλιάς”, which means the King.

Χρόνια Πολλά στον Σταύρο και στη Σταυρούλα!

Λεξιλόγιο – Vocabulary

1/η Ιερουσαλήμ = Jerusalem

2/ ο Σταυρός = Cross

3/ ο Πατριάρχης = Patriarch

4/ η δόξα = glory

5/ ο βασιλικός = basil