I worshipped at an Orthodox (OCA) Vigil for the Cross earlier this evening, complete with an Artoklasia. We prostrated outselves before the Holy Cross.
I think that many Lutherans, schooled in the “theology of the Cross”, would have found the service enlightening. And those in the ELCA would have found things in that Orthodox service that are now missing in their own grossly misled church body.
“O Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance....”
Indeed. On this the day of the Holy Cross, we should remember the tree that gave us the chance at life.