Papal Cross - Phoenix Park Dublin Ireland
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N 53° 21.437 W 006° 19.657
29U E 677842 N 5915345
This is the main cross erected for the Papal Visit to Ireland
Waymark Code: WM390G
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 02/28/2008
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In 1979, Pope John Paul II became the first pope ever to visit Ireland. Over 1.3 million people attended the mass in the Phoenix Park. This was the largest gathering of Irish people ever. The large alter and cross used for the mass were left in place as a reminder of the occasion. You can climb the steps and get a panoramic view of the spot where this massive crown of people gathered
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Metal (steel, bronze, aluminium, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
The cross stands over 100 foot high made of steel it stands on a mound made for the papal mass in 1979.
Describe the location:
Set in the Phoenix Park europe's largest enclosed Park.
Year of manufacture: 01/01/1979
Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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