Labyrinth on the Green
On May 6th, 2024, volunteers completed painting the Labyrinth template at St. Peter’s Green.
Once foundation digging begins, the altar hangings and clergy vestments ruined in the December 2023 fire will be laid out within the Labyrinth circumference and covered with soil and stone dust. Next, bricks from the original church building will be set in place. These hangings, vestments and bricks will have been set apart through dedication and blessing, and serve as a sacred foundation for the Labyrinth.
Brochures will be provided to guide visitors through the Labyrinth with instructions and sample prayers.
Once foundation digging begins, the altar hangings and clergy vestments ruined in the December 2023 fire will be laid out within the Labyrinth circumference and covered with soil and stone dust. Next, bricks from the original church building will be set in place. These hangings, vestments and bricks will have been set apart through dedication and blessing, and serve as a sacred foundation for the Labyrinth.
Brochures will be provided to guide visitors through the Labyrinth with instructions and sample prayers.
What is a Labyrinth?
What is a Labyrinth?
A circular path found across all traditions of worship, the labyrinth has a singular way in and out with one winding route to the center. Unlike a maze that has dead ends, a labyrinth has no wrong turns.
Symbolic of a pilgrimage or spiritual journey, labyrinths have historically been used for walking meditation and prayer, to enhance creativity and self-reflection, and to reduce anxiety.
The earliest examples of labyrinths are more than 4,000 years old, found in a variety of cultures and designs, usually connected to a worship site.
Resources:
The Labyrinth at Trinity, Fredericksburg
The Labyrinth in the Woods at St. Mary's Whitechapel