Holy Family Shrine in Nebraska is a photograph by Susan Rissi Tregoning which was uploaded on January 4th, 2021.
Holy Family Shrine in Nebraska
The beautiful Holy Family Shrine high atop the snowy bluff overlooking I-80 near sunset. ... more
Title
Holy Family Shrine in Nebraska
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The beautiful Holy Family Shrine high atop the snowy bluff overlooking I-80 near sunset.
This mostly glass church is located between Omaha and Lincoln in Gretna, Nebraska. The church was the dream of a Catholic priest and four others in the early 1990s. They wanted a place that weary travelers could stop to rest and practice their Catholic faith. Holy Family Shrine finally opened in 2002, built twice; construction on the church was almost complete when a windstorm destroyed it.
The Shrine's architectural design features arched trusses interlaced to symbolize waving fields of grain. These trusses are symbolic of the wheat in the Eucharist while also honoring Nebraskian's life on the Great Plains.
The interstate's view is visible behind the altar when inside the church. There is a beautiful glass etching depicting the holy family, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. Outside the chapel on the bluff is a forty-foot tall crucifix. Hanging from the cross is an eight-foot-tall bronze figure of Jesus. The height of the cross symbolizes the forty days of Lent.
Special Features:
Catholic Art Gallery 1.6.21
Copyright 2021 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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January 4th, 2021
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Comments (25)
Linda Brittain
Stunning capture! I've seen this several times at a distance, and it's nice to know more of its history from your description.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted in the Your First Image Upload of 2021 contest
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