Finding of the Holy Cross
Double of the 2nd Class · Red
Kept on May 3
The next eight years
Each date opens that day, with its hours.
Proper of the feast
Proper to the feast. As said on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
At I Vespers · Antiphon
O Cross, * surpassing all the stars in splendour, world renowned, exceeding dear unto the hearts of men, holier than all things: thou only wert counted worthy to uphold the world’s ransom. Sweet the wood, sweet the iron, bearing so sweet a burden: bring aid to this congregation, who are here assembled to celebrate thy praises, alleluia, alleluia.
Versicle at Vespers
℣.This sign of the Cross shall be in heaven, alleluia.
℟.When the Lord shall come to judgment, alleluia.
At Lauds · Benedictus
Thou alone * excellest in stature all the cedars of Lebanon: for on thee the Life of the world was hanged, on thee was Christ victorious, and death over death did for ever triumph, alleluia.
Versicle at Lauds
℣.We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee, alleluia.
℟.Because by thy Cross thou hast redeemed the world, alleluia.
At II Vespers · Magnificat
He the holy Cross endured, * burst the gates of hell in twain: begirt with might and majesty, on Easter morn he rose again, alleluia.
Collect
O God, who in the glorious Finding of thy saving Cross didst renew the wonders of thy Passion: grant, that by the ransom brought us by the Tree of Life, we may obtain election unto Life eternal. Who with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit livest and reignest God, world without end.
℟.Amen.
The whole office: the hours of Wednesday, May 12, 2027