The Holy Cross, instrument of Christ's Passion

The Holy Cross refers to the physical cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified, serving as the instrument of our redemption. Venerated throughout Christian tradition, the Cross represents Christ’s victory over sin and death. The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14 commemorates its discovery by Saint Helena in the 4th century. Devotion to the Holy Cross remains central in Catholic worship and spirituality.