September 14

September 14  Fast The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross Repose of St. John Chrysostom (407). Monk Martyr Macarius of Dionysiou (Mt. Athos—1507). Monk Martyr Joseph of Dionysiou (Mt. Athos—1819). EXALTATION OF THE PRECIOUS AND LIFEGIVING CROSS The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Creating Cross of the Lord: The pagan Roman emperors tried to completely eradicate from human memory the holy places where our Lord Jesus Christ suffered and