Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona
Spectacularly situated between red-rock towers in Sedona, the Chapel of the Holy Cross is a Catholic chapel with amazing views, especially around sunset, making this a special attraction for those seeking divine inspiration.
The unique architecture and location of the Chapel of the Holy Cross came from Marguerite Bruswig Staude when she was touring 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 to glorify God.
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 Diocese of Phoenix and St John Vianney parish are the caretakers of the Chapel and all are welcomed to visit, meditate or pray there.
It is a steep climb from the parking lot to the chapel, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. While in the area, other natural attractions, such as the imposing Bell Rock, are also worth visiting.
Location Map
Location map and satellite view of the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Using the slider on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. You can explore all of Sedona from space on our Sedona Map or on Google Earth.
Quick Facts
| Address: | 780 Chapel Road, Sedona, AZ, USA |
| Directions: | From "uptown" Sedona, take 179 south toward the Village of Oak Creek for 3.1 miles. Turn left on Chapel Road. The Chapel of the Holy Cross is at the end of Chapel Road. |
| Phone: | 928-282-4069 |
| Hours: | Daily 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Good Friday, Easter and Christmas |
| Services: | Taize Prayer Service: Mondays 5:00 pm. Eucharistic Liturgies: Daily 8am except Thurs and Sat; Sat: 5:30 pm; Sunday 8am and 10:30am. Masses are held at St John Vianney in Sedona. |
Sources
- Chapel of the Holy Cross – official website
- Lonely Planet Southwest
More Information
- Reviews of the Chapel of the Holy Cross - TripAdvisor
