Pilgrimage at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Cinci
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Pilgrimage at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Cinci
The annual pilgrimage to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Cincinnati showing pilgims ascending the many steps up to the church. he Immaculata Church has served since 1860 as a pilgrimage church, where on Good Friday the faithful ascend 85 steps to the churchs front door from the neighborhood below while praying the Rosary. An additional 65 steps start at the base of Mt. Adams, with a pedestrian bridge over Columbia Parkway connecting the two paths. The steps were originally made of wood, but in 1911, the City of Cincinnati helped the church build concrete steps. Date: 1909
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A Traditional Pilgrimage: The Annual Ascent to the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Cincinnati, 1909 This evocative photograph captures the annual pilgrimage to the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1909. The faithful, dressed in their Sunday best, are seen ascending the 85 steps leading to the church's front door from the neighborhood below. The devout pilgrims are deeply engrossed in praying the Rosary, their focus unwavering as they climb the steps, their faith carrying them higher. The Church of the Immaculate Conception, established in 1860, has served as a pilgrimage church for over a century. On Good Friday, the faithful from the surrounding area make their way to this historic place of worship, following a tradition that has been passed down through generations. The steps leading up to the church were originally made of wood but were replaced with concrete steps in 1911, with the assistance of the City of Cincinnati. An additional 65 steps begin at the base of Mt. Adams, connected to the main path via a pedestrian bridge over Columbia Parkway. This powerful image encapsulates the deep-rooted religious traditions of the American people, with the pilgrims' determined ascent symbolizing their unwavering faith and commitment to their beliefs. The Church of the Immaculate Conception stands as a testament to the enduring power of faith and the importance of community and tradition in American life.
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