Chapel of the Holy Cross
Heritage in Sedona, Arizona, United States
Aire Volador
- Best months: January–December
- Elevation gain: 4 m
Access & fees
Things to do
- admire the unique architecture
- enjoy panoramic views of sedona's red rocks
- learn about the chapel's history
- photography
- quiet reflection and prayer
- scenic driving through sedona
- visit active chapel (open to: all faiths)
- visit the gift shop and bookstore
- watch sunrise or sunset from nearby viewpoints
Events & seasons
- catholic services held (administered by: St. John Vianney Parish)
Features
- 1,500 ft cliff backdrop (material: sandstone)
- built into red rock buttes (forest: Coconino National Forest)
- iron cross, 90 ft tall (role: structural and aesthetic · wall: southwestern)
- national register of historic places (year listed: 2011)
- seats 150 people
Good to know
- construction: 18 months (cost: $300,000 · completed: 1956)
- roman catholic, diocese of phoenix (parish: St. John Vianney, Sedona)