Celebrate the feast of the Holy Cross at Church of the Redeemer

Celebrate the feast of the Holy Cross on September 15, 2013, with the people of Church of the Redeemer. This is at 6211 NE 182nd Street in Kenmore.

There are services at 8:00am (simple, no music) and 10:30am (music). If interested, learn a couple hymns and a Taizé chant at 10:00 am for the following service.

Origins of the feast of the Holy Cross

The Emperor Constantine had a complex of buildings built as a shrine on the site of the resurrection of Jesus. Excavation and construction at the shrine was under the direction of Constantine’s mother, Helena.

It was during the excavation under Helena’s direction that a relic was found. This relic is believed to be a piece of the true cross on which Jesus was crucified.

The dedication of the buildings of the shrine was on September 14, 355. The celebration of the feast of the Holy Cross is normally on the anniversary of this dedication. 

For 2013, Church of the Redeemer transfers this celebration to September 15 so we can celebrate it on a Sunday.

Church of the Redeemer is at 6211 NE 182nd Street, Kenmore, near the north end of Lake Washington. View a map and get directions.

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For more information, call Church of the Redeemer at 425-486-3777 or send a message. The Episcopal Church welcomes you.