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A giant Christian cross is set to go up in downtown Chicago just in time for the Easter holiday.
Chicago’s Daley Plaza will once again become a focal point for spiritual reflection as a 19-foot wooden cross is erected on Thursday, marking the start of the 18th annual “Cross on the Plaza” tradition. The event, held at 50 West Washington Street, culminates in an interdenominational Easter Sunday sunrise service on April 20 at 6:01 a.m., celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The cross, an enduring symbol of the Christian faith, will remain on display until April 22 in one of downtown Chicago’s most heavily visited areas.
Easter, one of the most significant holidays in Christianity, commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed by Christians to have risen from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion. Rooted in biblical accounts, Easter symbolizes hope, renewal and salvation, offering believers a message of triumph over death and sin. The holiday, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, is marked by traditions such as sunrise services, which echo the early morning discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb.
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Chicago’s Daley Plaza will once again become a focal point for spiritual reflection as a 19-foot wooden cross is erected on Thursday, marking the start of the 18th annual “Cross on the Plaza” tradition. The event, held at 50 West Washington Street, culminates in an interdenominational Easter Sunday sunrise service on April 20 at 6:01 a.m., celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The cross, an enduring symbol of the Christian faith, will remain on display until April 22 in one of downtown Chicago’s most heavily visited areas.
Easter, one of the most significant holidays in Christianity, commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, believed by Christians to have risen from the dead on the third day after His crucifixion. Rooted in biblical accounts, Easter symbolizes hope, renewal and salvation, offering believers a message of triumph over death and sin. The holiday, observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, is marked by traditions such as sunrise services, which echo the early morning discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb.
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Chicago's Daley Plaza to host 18th annual 'Cross on the Plaza' for Easter
A giant Christian cross is set to go up in downtown Chicago just in time for the Easter holiday
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