With great honor and solemnity, the Exaltation of the Precious Cross was celebrated in Lithuania.translated

His Most Reverend Grace was assisted by the Protoepiscopos of the Patriarchal Exarchate, Bishop Vitaly Motskus, Hieromonk Jeremiah, and Deacon Plato.

The Divine Liturgy concluded in multiple languages, expressing the multi-ethnic character of the Orthodox community of the Patriarchal Exarchate in Lithuania and the unity of all in Christ.

In the message of the day, it was emphasized that, just as Saint Helen sought with faith and perseverance the Precious Cross of our Lord, so too is every Christian called to seek daily the Lord within their heart and life.