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Church · Sedona, Arizona
Chapel of the Holy Cross
A concrete Catholic chapel wedged between two red rocks south of Sedona, with a large cross on the façade and a glass window facing the valley. It was completed in 1956.
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About Chapel of the Holy Cross
The Chapel of the Holy Cross was conceived by sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude, who wanted a church with modern lines, and was completed in 1956. It is set between two red sandstone formations above the valley and belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.
The façade is dominated by a large concrete cross that serves as the building’s structure. Inside, the nave is small and simple, with pews facing a tall glass window that frames the Sedona valley and the surrounding rocks. The chapel has won architectural awards and is regarded by many as a landmark of modern religious architecture in the country.
A ramp rises from the parking area to the entrance, with viewpoints over nearby rocks, such as the formations nicknamed Madonna and Child and Two Nuns. In the basement, a shop sells religious items.
The chapel is a place of prayer: visitors should remain quiet inside the nave.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to an hour.
Best time
In the morning, when there are fewer people and the light comes through the window. Holidays and weekends are busier.
How to get there
It is on Chapel Road off Highway 179, about 5 km from downtown Sedona. The parking lot by the chapel is small; there are spaces lower down the road.
Tip
Walk up the ramp if the upper parking is full. Check opening hours, which change for religious services.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Chapel of the Holy Cross
Do you have to pay to enter the Chapel of the Holy Cross?
No entrance fee is charged. The chapel is a place of prayer; remain quiet inside the nave.
Who built the Chapel of the Holy Cross?
The chapel was conceived by sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude and completed in 1956, set between two sandstone rocks south of Sedona.
Is there parking at the Chapel of the Holy Cross?
There is a small parking lot next to the chapel, which fills quickly, and more spaces lower down the road. From the lower area, a ramp rises to the entrance.