Great Feast
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Commemorates the finding of the True Cross in Jerusalem and its public veneration. Kept as a strict fast day.
New calendar
Tuesday, September 14, 2027
Old calendar
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Exaltation of the Holy Cross: dates
| Year | New calendar | Old calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tue, Sep 14 | Mon, Sep 27 |
| 2028 | Thu, Sep 14 | Wed, Sep 27 |
| 2029 | Fri, Sep 14 | Thu, Sep 27 |
| 2030 | Sat, Sep 14 | Fri, Sep 27 |
| 2031 | Sun, Sep 14 | Sat, Sep 27 |
| 2032 | Tue, Sep 14 | Mon, Sep 27 |
Common questions
When is Exaltation of the Holy Cross in 2027?
On the New calendar, Exaltation of the Holy Cross falls on Tuesday, September 14, 2027. Parishes on the Old (Julian) calendar keep it 13 days later, on Monday, September 27, 2027.
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