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Did you know the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona almost began life in Budapest? Conceived in 1932 as a tribute to the Empire State Building, its journey was derailed by WWII—then miraculously redirected when its creator, Marguerite Staude, settled in Arizona. With help from Senator Barry Goldwater, she secured permission to build on national forest land, completing this iconic crucifix-shaped sanctuary in 1956. Once the first Catholic church in Sedona—and now one of Arizona’s most photographed landmarks—it’s a stunning testament to vision, resilience, and how global events can rewrite even…
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