Adoratio sanctæ Crucis
Adoration of the Holy Cross
17. Deinde, comitantibus duobus ministris cum candelis accensis, sacerdos, vel diaconus portat Crucem ad ingressum presbyterii vel ad alium locum aptum et ibi deponit vel ministris sustentandam tradit, candelis a dextris et sinistris Crucis depositis.
17. Then, accompanied by two ministers with lighted candles, the priest or deacon carries the cross unto the entrance of the sanctuary or to another suitable place, and there he leaves it or gives it unto the ministers to hold it, once the candles have been left on the right and left of the cross.
18. Ad adorationem Crucis, primus accedit solus sacerdos celebrans, casula et calceamentis, pro opportunitate, depositis. Deinde procedunt clerus, ministri laici et fideles, quasi processionaliter transeuntes, et reverentiam Cruci exhibentes per simplicem genuflexionem vel aliud signum aptum secundum usum regionis, v. gr. Crucem osculando.
18. For the adoration of the cross, the priest celebrant comes alone first, who, if he deems it appropriate, may remove the chasuble and shoes. Then the clergy, lay ministers, and faithful approach the procession and venerate the cross by a simple genuflection or with some other sign, according unto the customs of each place (e.g., kissing the Cross).
19. Unica tantum Crux adorationi præbeatur. Si propter populi concursum non omnes singulatim accedere possunt, sacerdos, postquam pars cleri et fidelium adorationem peregerit, Crucem sumit, et in medio ante altare consistens, paucis verbis populum ad sanctæ Crucis adorationem invitat et postea per breve tempus Crucem altius elevatam tenet, a fidelibus in silentio adorandam.
19. For adoration, only one cross must be presented. If, due unto the large number of participants, it is difficult for each of the faithful to adore the Holy Cross individually, the priest, after some of the faithful have worshipped, takes up the cross and, standing before the altar, invites the people with a brief warning to adore the Holy Cross. Then he lifts it up for a few moments and the faithful worship it in silence.
20. Dum autem sanctæ Crucis adoratio peragitur cantantur antiphona Crucem tuam, Improperia, hymnus Crux fidélis, vel alii cantus congrui, sedentibus omnibus, qui adorationem peregerunt.
20. During this time, the antiphon Crucem tuam, the Impoveres, the hymn Crux fidelis or other appropriate songs are sung. Those who have already worshipped the cross return home and sit down.
