Holy Family Backstage

I took this photo a couple years ago in the abandoned Holy Family Church.  This massive church and attached school was a great explore.  I went by it a year later and it had signs all over it stating it was going to be destroyed.  I’m honestly not sure if they torn it down or now.  

By the way, I’m sure there is a technical name for this room off the back of the altar.  This room holds all the clothing, gowns, and religious items needed for the priest and the services.  I think it would be called a Sacristy or Vestry, but I’m not sure.  If you know what this room is called, let me know.  I loved the hand made cabinets in this space….

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Greek Orthodox Church

MJ, Scott, Kris and I were on our way to our dinner reservations, when we found this wonderful temple right next door to our destination.  It was very dark inside, and I loved it.  Why I don’t know, but I just liked the mood of the place.  If felt safe, cool, comfortable, old...  The entrance to this temple (the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church – opened in December 1858) was unlocked, but the rest of the church was secured…probably to keep people like me out.  Meanwhile, the group just wanted me to finish up quickly so we could go eat. 

By the way, the restaurant was amazing.  We ate at Griechenbeisl, which happens to be the oldest restaurant in Vienna Austria.  It was founded in 1447 and I can see why.  The food was outstanding.

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Holy Family Church

Here’s a photo from last spring.  This is a great abandoned cathedral in the Pittsburgh area.  I love the blue ceiling. 

I didn’t do much this weekend.  A few chores and a lot of relaxing.  How about you?

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Holy Family

Tonight’s post is from Pittsburgh.  I took this picture on a scouting trip prior to the actual exploration day.  The water puddle caught my eye and I had to get this shot.  Anyway, I hope you have a great weekend.

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Chapel of the Holy Cross

This church is surprisingly small on the inside and not as pretty as I expected.  The outside is a total opposite.  All beauty…….

This chapel was commissioned by local rancher Marquerite Brunswig Staude in 1957.  It was built on Coconino National Forest land and required a special-use permit.  They constructed it within 18 months and spent a total of $300,000 to complete the project.  Marquerite said that the “….chapel has a universal appeal.  Its doors will ever be open to one and all, regardless of creed,……”  Her wish has become reality.  The chapel has amazing appeal and thousands of visitors enter the facility every day.  And the doors to the chapel are opened every day to allow the visitors access.   What a cool, unique, and wonderful place.  Add the spot to your “must visit list”.  

Oh, one more thing of interest.  This chapel sits on the so-called Sedona Vortices…..

By the way, if you celebrate Easter, I hope you have a wonderful Easter.

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