Through the end of December, ELPC will set up the labyrinth in the Social Hall and offer extended hours. Availability is as follows:
- Mon., Dec. 21, from 7 am–1 pm
- Wed., Dec. 23–30, from 9 am–9 pm (except Fri., Dec. 25 and Mon., Dec. 28)
- Thurs., Dec. 31, from 9 am–5 pm
The labyrinth is an ancient, sacred symbol found in many religious traditions throughout the world. During the Middle Ages, labyrinths were prominent in numerous cathedrals in Europe, where Christians walked floor labyrinths or traced their fingers along the carved ridges of wall labyrinths. For medieval Christians, the labyrinth was a symbolic pilgrimage: instead of taking a costly and dangerous pilgrimage to Jerusalem, worshipers made a symbolic journey on a cathedral labyrinth. The best know of these Christian labyrinths is in Chartres Cathedral in France, which was built during the 13th century.
For more information about the Labyrinth Ministry at ELPC, click here.