Saturday Photo Hunt - Metal
This week's photo hunt theme is metal and I am posting mine early for two reasons. The first reason is probably obvious to those of you who, like our family, recognize today as Good Friday, the day we remember Christ's sacrificial death on the cross. It just seemed fitting that I should post this photograph today.
The Great Cross
St. Augustine, Florida(The Oldest City in the United States)
The Great Cross in St. Augustine, Florida, is made of stainless steel and rises two hundred and eight feet above the marshes of the Matanzas River. The cross weighs 70 tons and consists of 200 stainless steel panels in various sizes. The tallest sections contain 1.6 ft. x 10 ft. panels 3/16 in. thick, while 4 ft. x 10 ft. and 5/16 in. thick panels cover the foundational section. The lower 65 feet of the Cross was filled with concrete to protect against potential damage from hurricane force winds.
According to the historical marker data base, The Great Cross marks the approximate site where in 1565 the Cross of Christianity was first permanently planted in what is now called the United States. The cross is a beacon of faith that reminds all who pass this way, by land or by sea, of the religious beginning of our nation. It was erected and dedicated by the Diocese of St. Augustine on the grounds of the Mission of Nombre de Dios during the city's 400th anniversary observances in 1965-1966.
In the photograph below, the arrow points to Louis and Emily who are standing near the granite base of the cross, and provides a better perspective on the cross' height.
The second reason that I am posting early is because I am, once again, going to be away from my computer most of the day on Saturday. Our friend Rose passed away very early Tuesday morning and her funeral is tomorrow. I'm so grateful that in Christ we have hope.
The Great Cross
St. Augustine, Florida
The Great Cross in St. Augustine, Florida, is made of stainless steel and rises two hundred and eight feet above the marshes of the Matanzas River. The cross weighs 70 tons and consists of 200 stainless steel panels in various sizes. The tallest sections contain 1.6 ft. x 10 ft. panels 3/16 in. thick, while 4 ft. x 10 ft. and 5/16 in. thick panels cover the foundational section. The lower 65 feet of the Cross was filled with concrete to protect against potential damage from hurricane force winds.
According to the historical marker data base, The Great Cross marks the approximate site where in 1565 the Cross of Christianity was first permanently planted in what is now called the United States. The cross is a beacon of faith that reminds all who pass this way, by land or by sea, of the religious beginning of our nation. It was erected and dedicated by the Diocese of St. Augustine on the grounds of the Mission of Nombre de Dios during the city's 400th anniversary observances in 1965-1966.
In the photograph below, the arrow points to Louis and Emily who are standing near the granite base of the cross, and provides a better perspective on the cross' height.
The second reason that I am posting early is because I am, once again, going to be away from my computer most of the day on Saturday. Our friend Rose passed away very early Tuesday morning and her funeral is tomorrow. I'm so grateful that in Christ we have hope.
"But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep." I Thessalonians 4:13-14Besides many friends and extended family, Rose leaves behind her husband Nick and her 16 year old daughter Amanda. Please remember Nick and Amanda in your prayers.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4For "metal" photos from other Photo Hunt participants, please click on the Photo Hunter Banner or the Technorati PhotoHunt tag below. The theme for next week's Photo Hunt is: high.
Labels: Florida, Good Friday, Photo Hunt, Photography
23 Comments:
That's a real huge cross. Your entry today is real brilliant :)
Have a blessed Easter Weekend!
Very powerful photographs of the cross. Great choice for Good Friday. I'm sorry about your friend and her husband and daughter will be in my thoughts and prayers.
What an amazing cross!
So sorry about the loss of your friend.
This brilliant, what a structure and thanks for all the background.
Sorry about your friend.
Have a happy and holy Easter.
That is an awesome cross. Thanks for sharing about it. I am so sorry about your friend.
Wishing you and yours a Blessed Easter.
GREAT!! I am always fascinated by big crosses! Did you know that one of my bucket lists is to stand at the foot of Jesus in Corcovado? His hands are outstretched, his figure resembling that of a cross. Very nice pic! Feel good! Very apt for the holy week..
Very beautiful and apt metal choice! It's huge indeed...
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's passing on.
Wish you and yours a blessed Easter!
Beautiful cross. And perfect for the season!
Wow - that is the biggest metal cross I have ever seen - perfect post for this weekend and the theme.
I am sorry that your friend passed away this week - but what a wonderful thing for Rose to celebrate our Lords resurrection with Him :)
Thank you so much for sharing and have a blessed Easter!
I am so sorry to hear that your friend passed away. I am sure she is in a much better place.
That cross is so huge. We have something like that here in the Philippines though its a concrete and metal structure, with an elevator in the middle to go up. Then one can either go to the left or right side of the cross. Its dedicated to those American and Filipino soldiers who died during WW2.
Have a great Easter Sunday, Patricia.
A blesses week, prayers go to your friend and the family.
The cross is really imposing.
That is so beautiful,.... and reminds of us of our blessings. Have a Happy Easter!
Wow that is one huge Cross.I hope a Wonderful Easter!Take a peak on mine here and here if you have time..;) Happy weekend!
My condolences on your loss. The cross is a beautiful monument.
sorry about your friend, my friend lost his father this week, i did a post about him. this is an excellent entry for the week, we drive by St Augustine on the way north from West Palm Beach, I will have to stop by and take my on photo of this monument. my original photo post had some old farming iron and other farmhouse items, I added a second entry, please stop by both, happy easter
Wow- that is some cross! And a very suitable entry for this weeks' theme.
So sorry about your friend, Rose. My prayers are with her family.
Beautiful cross/landmark! very appropriate for God friday.
Just stopped by to wish you a Blessed Easter!
I'm so sorry your Rose had to go... extra prayers for those she left behind.
Awesome photos... glad you mentioned the hurricane prevention... it was my first thought, imagining that cross flying through the air.
Blessed Easter to you and yours.
I am comforted by your post in several ways, particularly today. I have been to St. Augustine several times and have been at the foot of that cross. I look forward to my next visit one day. It's such a magnificent city. Also, my brother passed away 2 days ago and I'm trying to help my parents through this very painful time. Dad is 79, Mother is 73. They are both too frail to travel 1500 miles for the funeral next Tuesday and they are in such shock and grief that they have out-lived one of their children.
I will remember you, your friend Rose and her loved ones in my prayers.
Have a Blessed Easter.
Wow! what a lovely picture for this week theme, just keep it up and enjoy what you are doing!
Check mine also in HERE!!!
Happy Easter!
that's huge! and its metallic quality makes it very firm. historical and i see its importance in the city. thanks for sharing this.
I was coming by to see your entry. Better late than not.
Mama Bear
That's a real huge cross. Great pictures.
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