![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcA2neusYeUkX3zkgAIJtS10YTeVOH0C3XGOP95qFqy5kz7i-3AENpAUMGUsRzhBifBy7qA7I6USG4iqIHA_yb4KFsMKUUsMBTNqQCKgf-qh8x4bOxoDiDqcnaSqF4-S7ARfcpZ8BiOgZx/s400/cross+(1).JPG)
One of the central acts of the Good Friday Liturgy is the veneration of the cross. A single cross is brought and unveiled before the congregation. The people kneel in worship of the Saviour who gives His life for our salvation. The cross, then - dead wood - becomes the tree of life for us. After the cross is unveiled people then have the opportunity to come forward for veneration; they kiss the feet of the figure of Christ or perform another act of reverance for the Lord.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yCUtd0KVZNHmEuP1NWAIgT-gKDoB0ozB32oLS2ZHlxvL8ViIY5t8hhQPJPJsAJNMEB15tbyfSmZwctoj2qpHxWQyGYrYpRIhu4i0ElwwGLck8XpVrO-lbBmPMHc9DX4G1InfS6gH9tAP/s400/cross+(2).JPG)
The venerated cross is then placed upon the altar, where it stands for the rest of the day. The scene is stark - very simple but making a powerful statement. The cross is central to our faith.