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The triumph of the cross: Why the cross is salvific

The triumph of the cross: Why the cross is salvific

Monday, September 14, 2026
Each year on Sept. 14, the Church celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. While we are familiar with the idea that the cross saves, perhaps we are unfamiliar with how the cross accomplishes salvation. The post The triumph of the cross: Why the cross is salvific first appeared on OSV News.