he Friends of the Holy Land are invited to attend the functions of the Patriarchal Order of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem, Southern Region.  The Order celebrates the Exaltation of the Most Holy Cross by attending Vespers at the Region's headquarters in Miami, Florida on the Saturday nearest September 14th.

The Southern Region conducts its annual Investiture Ceremony on the Saturday nearest the Feast Day of Saint George (April 14th), also at the Region's headquarters.  The Grand Chaplains preside at the functions of the Order.

Generally the members in attendance at our functions, including the Friends of the Holy Land, continue the celebration at one of the fine restaurants in the Miami area.