Saint Michael the Archangel - Groom, Texas, USA.
N 35° 12.586 W 101° 07.415
14S E 306700 N 3898371
A mighty cross stands proudly beside the I-40. Arranged around the base are stunning bronze Christian sculptures. This listing features "Saint Michael the Archangel" The Cross Ministries, sculptures are in Groom, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMMP4E
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2014
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"Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ Ministries" is located near Groom, Texas. (Where everything is big)
Arranged in a circle around the base of the giant Cross, are life-size bronze sculptures of Jesus of Nazareth & the stations of the cross.
Outside that inner circle, there is another circle of sculptures that features other landmark religious scenes, and characters. "Saint Michael the Archangel" slaying a dragon, is featured in this Waymark.
"Saint Michael the Archangel is referred to in the Old Testament and has been part of Christian teachings since the earliest times. In Catholic writings and traditions he acts as the defender of the Church, and chief opponent of Satan; and assists souls at the hour of death.
A widely-used "Prayer to Saint Michael" was brought into official use by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 and was recommended by Pope John Paul II in 1994. Text Source: (
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Take Exit 295 off I-40 for a close-up personal look.
If you not in the area, view it on Satellite to appreciate the scale of this site. (
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Or view the Cross Ministries, church web site: (
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