
Ralph Rapson - St. Peter's Lutheran Church - Edina, MN
N 44° 54.266 W 093° 19.705
15T E 474072 N 4972386
Quick Description: The current St. Peter's Lutheran Church and School was dedicated May 4, 1958. It was designed by Ralph Rapson. It is located at 5421 France Avenue South in Edina, MN.
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 2/27/2009 8:15:48 PM
Waymark Code: WM5Y0Y
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Long Description:From the Church's web site
("http://www.stpetersedina.org/history.htm"
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"The nave of the church is octagonal. This is a symbol of
regeneration, derived from the fact that eight souls were saved
from the Flood."
"The altar [is] at the foot of the cross. In its marble top five
Maltese crosses are engraved to symbolize the five wounds of
Christ, in his hands, feet and side. It stands on three marble
steps, symbolic of the Trinity."
"The circular seating around the altar gives beautiful
expression to the fellowship of saints (believers in Christ)... The
location of the altar in the center of the congregation accents the
doctrine of the royal priesthood of all believers, according to
which we hold that all believers have the privilege of direct
access to God, through Jesus."
"Finally, the beautiful, impressive roof structure is shaped as
a crown – symbol of the Church triumphant."