Adoration Of The Cross

The Showing of the Holy Cross

The Deacon accompanied by ministers, or another suitable minister,
goes to the sacristy, from which, in procession,
accompanied by two ministers with lighted candles,
he carries the Cross, covered with a violet veil,
through the church to the middle of the sanctuary.
The Priest, standing before the altar and facing the people,
receives the Cross, uncovers a little of its upper part
and elevates it while beginning the
Ecce lignum Crucis (Behold the wood of the Cross).
He is assisted in singing by the Deacon or,
if need be, by the choir. All respond,
Come, let us adore.
At the end of the singing, all kneel and for a brief moment adore in silence,
while the Priest stands and holds the Cross raised.