Christ Presbyterian Church Labyrinth, , Martinsville, New Jersey
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sparkie48
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Quick Description: The Journey of Faith Labyrinth is found at Christ Presbyterian Church, 1600 Washington Valley Road, corner of Crim Road, Martinsville, New Jersey 08836
Their web site is : CPCMNJ.org, and their phone number is 1-908-722-2080
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 10/4/2005 5:55:20 AM
Waymark Code: WM25E
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Long Description:This Labyrinth was built by the members of the Christ Presbyterian
Church, Martinsville, New Jersey in celebration of their first 40
years of ministry as a congregation. Each brick was donated by one
of the members of the church or friends of the church in
celebration of their faith journeys, All Faiths are welcome here
and it is open dawn to dusk year around.
A labyrinth is an ancient pattern found in many cultures around
the world, as far back as 4000 years.
Many patterns are based on spirals from nature.
The Celts described the labyrinth as the Never Ending Circle. It
is also called Kabala in the mystical Judaism back to the Middle
Ages, when walking labyrinths, like the one in the floor of
Chartres Catherdral in France, served as a poor person's holy
pilgrimage.
Labyrinths are currently being used world wide as a way to quiet
the mind, find balance, and encourage meditation, insight and
celebration.
Labyrinths may be found in parks, churches, prisons, retreat
centers, non denominations and cross-cultural tools of
well-being.
The Journey of Faith Labyrinth in Martinsville, New Jersey, is
constructed in the Maltese design similar to the l3th century found
in the Cathedral of Amiens, France. Viewed from above a Maltese
cross can be discerned by its paths.
The octagonal form of this labyrinth pattern is reminiscent of
medieval baptistry architecture, and symbolizes resurrection,
perfection, and rebirth.
The number 8 is also symbolic of an abundance of fullness and the
number 8 is a powerful symbol in the Judaism and Islam religion as
well.
Of universal significance is the notion that the corners of the
octogon signify the eight points of the compass and symbolizes the
global inclusiveness in this sacred space.
This information came from ... Veriditas.net .. and the title is
..... About Labyrinths . This is where this information came from,
and it is also printed on the pamphlet WELCOME TO THE JOURNERY OF
FAITH LABYRINTH, free from the Christ Presbyterian Church in
Martinsville, New Jersey,
I have taken several pictures of the Christ Presbyterian Church
Labyrinth, so be sure to see the gallery on the blue hyperlink
below, Come see for yourself, all are welcome here.
Sparkie48