Place of prayer in USA surrounded by red rocks on a high mountain, Chapel of the Holy Cross's history is linked to World War-II
The Chapel of the Holy Cross (Chapel Of The Holy Cross history) built in the city of Sedona in the state of Arizona, USA is a center of attraction for tourists. People come here to spend peaceful moments. This place is also perfect for photography. It has been built keeping in mind nature and spirituality. It also looks very beautiful.

Several unique places of prayer in the world are known for their architecture, natural beauty, and religious beliefs. The Chapel of the Holy Cross is one of them, located in the city of Sedona in the state of Arizona, USA. The Chapel of the Holy Cross, famous all over the world, remains a center of faith among the people. It was built in 1956. However, it is not easy to reach here. Because it is built on a high mountain, which is surrounded by sandstone. It looks so beautiful that everyone becomes crazy about its beauty.
The idea of building this prayer place first came from a woman named Marguerite Brunswig Staud. Actually, in 1932, she traveled to Rome. There she saw such samples of architecture that aroused the desire to build it in her mind. She aimed to build a prayer place that would be a wonderful amalgamation of nature and spirituality. However, it was not so easy for her to build it.
Its construction was postponed due to the Second World War. However, in 1950, she decided to build it along with August K. Strotz and Richard Hein, architects of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. It took six years to build. This praying place has been built with red stones on the land of Coconino National Forest. This church is specially built as 25 tons of rocks were removed to build it, without the use of dynamite.
The specialty of this church is its special architecture. The height of the Chapel of the Holy Cross Church is about 250 feet. A big 90 feet iron cross has been installed in front of this church. If you come here, you will experience spiritual peace. It has also been built in an open manner inside where there is enough sunlight. Let us tell you that 150 people can pray together in this church.
It is open not only for people of Christianity but for people of all religions. This place has become so famous that a large number of tourists and devotees come here every year. This place is also famous for photography among the tourists. It has been given special attention as a historical place of the city.