Church of the Holy Cross, Gothic Episcopal church in Troy, United States
The Church of the Holy Cross stands at the intersection of Eighth and Grand Streets, featuring architectural designs by Alexander Jackson Davis and Richard Upjohn.
Mary Warren established the church in the early 1840s, with her son Nathan overseeing the construction of the nave in 1844 and the chancel addition in 1848.
The church introduced the first complete choral service in an Episcopal church across the United States in 1846, setting a precedent for liturgical music.
The Mary Warren Free Institute, built adjacent to the church in 1863, continues to provide religious and musical education to the local community.
Professor Robert W. Weir of West Point created and presented the altarpiece depicting The Evening of the Crucifixion to the church.
Location: Rensselaer County
GPS coordinates: 42.73251,-73.68332
Latest update: March 24, 2025 08:57
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