The Chapel of the Holy Cross is a famed Roman Catholic chapel constructed into the buttes overlooking the city of Sedona, operated as part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix within Sedona's St. John Vianney Parish. The chapel was constructed as a gift to the Diocese by architect Marguerite Bruswig Staude, known for her apprenticeship under famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It was awarded the prestigious Award of Honor by the American Institute of Architects in 1957 and was declared as one of Arizona's Seven Man-Made Wonders in 2007. Its unique architectural design seems to be wedged into the surrounding rocks, while its intimate, sparse interior pays tribute to the stunning natural views offered outside its windows. Many New Age devotees believe that the church sits atop a natural vortex, which creates a unique flow of energy from the Earth's interior and has healing and mystical properties.
780 Chapel Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336, Phone: 928-282-4069
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