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    St. Joseph's Chapel

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    The Cadet Chapel

    The Cadet Chapel

    5.0(2 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    We visited the chapel on a recent trip to West Point. To call this a chapel seems funny as it is…read moreone of the grandest churches I have ever been in, including in Europe. The architecture is absolutely magnificent, the scope of the interior is truly awe inspiring. The gothic exterior is so amazing and interesting as every where your eye lands is a new little angle or nook. We have not attended a service here yet but hopefully someday. Not to be missed, in the basement is the Orthodox Christian Church, we happen to be Greek Orthodox so we made a point to seek out this church. What is lacks in size it makes up for in spirit. It is reached by a marble spiral staircase and has vaulted ceilings in stone, a solid iron door and the icons one would expect. The views as you can imagine are second to none from the top of the chapel.

    Upon entering Cadet Chapel, a sign reads, "Whoever you are that enters this Chapel, don't leave it…read morewithout one prayer to God for yourself, for those that minister, and for those who worship here". The imposing hilltop presence of Cadet Chapel, overlooking the campus of the United Stated Military Academy at West Point, NY, was completed in 1910. It replaced the Old Cadet Chapel built in 1836, which was deconstructed and moved to the U.S.M.A. cemetary where it remains, and is utilized today. This church was established as a protestant denomination place of worship for members of the Corp of Cadets. Cadet Chapel is of Gothic Revival architecture and houses the largest pipe organ in the world with 23,511 individual pipes. The interior soaring native granite arches, and the beautiful stained glass windows, are breath taking. The Academy motto "Duty , Honor, Country" is inscribed in the Great Sancuary window. U.S.M.A. graduating classes have also contributed to the additon of the stained glass windows. Upon entering, one can't help but be in awe of the Battle and national flags which hang high above the congregants in the nave of the church. For this reason, Cadet Chapel has been compared to St. George's Chapel, Windsor, England and to the Church of St. Louis at Les Invalides in Paris, France. Some of the flags hanging where carried in the Civil War, Spanish American War and the Phillipine Insurrection, to name a few. Services at Cadet Chapel are additionally open to the public with security passes and the faculty. To marry at Cadet Chapel either the bride or groom must be a graduate of the Academy.

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    The Cadet Chapel - Cadet Chapel

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    The Cadet Chapel - Door to Orthodox Church in the basement of the cadet chapel

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    Door to Orthodox Church in the basement of the cadet chapel

    Graymoor Spiritual Life Center - Card for my friend as a remembrance for her son who died yesterday morn. 08/10/26

    Graymoor Spiritual Life Center

    4.0(5 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    The Franciscan Friars are the administrators of the Life Center in Garrison. My dearest friends…read morelive in Garrison. There's plenty historic places to visit in the area including West Point. It was very strange that I received the card with daily prayers that I can give in remembrance. My friend in Kentucky a month or so ago asked me to pray and send cards to her son that was fighting colon cancer. I started writing to him and he enjoyed cards from me. Yesterday at 9:38am he passed away in Louisville where he lived. I heard from his mother on Saturday he didn't have much time. But I certainly was shocked that yesterday I found the remembrance card in my mailbox. It will be perfect acknowledgment for my friend (his mother). He was a young man and just married in 2022. It's also very strange I just reviewed Ford Motor Company. When I wrote the Ford review I didn't know this young man worked at Ford. He also asked all of us to write to Senator Mitch McConnell regarding funding for clinical trials. His medical team had to find alternative treatment when he could no longer participate in the clinical trials. Funding is necessary for friars missions and doctors medial! Naturally I have supported the Franciscans. St. Francis was always my favorite Saint. If you get to Garrison you may want to visit the center. I'll continue to support financially as I can. They sure are spiritually connected with me. The card was timely.

    We stopped here as they generously offer accommodations to hikers. There is a lovely outdoor…read moreshower. The grounds are beautiful. Thank you for everything!! This place is so worth the stop!

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    My sleeping pad in the hiker pavilion

    Graymoor Spiritual Life Center - Colon Cancer age 37. I'm glad he enjoyed my letters....Fight Funding Cuts please.

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    Colon Cancer age 37. I'm glad he enjoyed my letters....Fight Funding Cuts please.

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