# Religious celebrations for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-celebrations-for-the-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross > Updated: 2026-09-11T15:06:42.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Religious communities across Italy are organizing solemn celebrations and liturgical events in honor of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. In Crema, the Cathedral is scheduled to host a three-day event from September 13 to 15, 2026. The program features Solemn Vespers at the Crucifix altar, Gregorian chant, and meditations on historical miracles attributed to the miraculous Crucifix. The festivities will also include the performance of the ‘Hymn to the Miraculous Crucifix’. Other regional observances include festivities in Barletta, where the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre and the Archconfraternity of the Holy Wood of the Cross will hold a triduum centered on the relic of the Holy Wood of the Cross. Additionally, in Gubbio, the Confraternity of the Church of Santa Croce is marking the 17th centenary of the discovery of the Holy Cross by Empress Helena through a series of cultural reflections and religious services. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Religious celebrations planned for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Italy Italian religious communities in Barletta and Gubbio are organizing solemn festivities and liturgical services to honor the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and its historical relics. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-celebrations-planned-for-the-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross-in-italy ### 2026-09-08: Crema Cathedral to host solemn celebrations for miraculous Crucifix Crema Cathedral will hold three days of solemn celebrations from September 13–15, 2026, honoring its miraculous Crucifix with special liturgies and historical hymns. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crema-cathedral-to-host-solemn-celebrations-for-miraculous-crucifix --- Cite as: Religious celebrations for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/religious-celebrations-for-the-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross