Chapel of the Holy Cross is a photograph by Donna Kennedy which was uploaded on December 14th, 2014.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy...
Photographed in Sedona, Arizona
The unique architecture and location of the Chapel of the... more
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Chapel of the Holy Cross
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Donna Kennedy
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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy...
Photographed in Sedona, Arizona
The unique architecture and location of the Chapel of the Holy Cross are the inspirations of Marguerite Bruswig Staude, who went on a trip to New York City in 1932. She observed that a cross could be seen in the newly constructed Empire State Building when viewed from a certain angle, and was inspired to built a church based on that design.
Staude kept an eye out all over Europe and the USA for the ideal location, and she was especially struck by the beauty of Sedona. She decided to build her chapel here, which would be "a monument to faith, but a spiritual fortress so charged with God, that it spurs man's spirit godward." The Chapel of the Holy Cross was completed in April 1956.
Built on a twin-pinnacled spur about 250 feet high, jutting out of a thousand foot red rock wall, the construction was something of a miracle in itself. The chapel is a fine example of modern architecture, focusing all attention on a great window and cross behind the altar.
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Bernadette Krupa
Donna, amazing capture of architecture structure "Chapel of the Holy Cross"! Congrats!! L/F
Hanne Lore Koehler
Beautiful presentation of this amazing capture, Donna! Awesome composition! L/F/T/G+
Nikolyn McDonald
Very nice perspective of this unusual and beautiful chapel. Congratulations on your sale, Donna.
Brian Tada
Beautifully photographed and presented! I've visited this amazing Chapel and your photo truly captures the grandeur of the majestic scenery. Excellent work, Donna! L/F
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!