September 2019
This unique guided tour includes a "behind-the-scenes" visit to the Cathedral's world-renowned Textile Conservation Lab, which conserves tapestries, needlepoint, upholstery, costumes, and other textiles. Particular focus will be the Barberini collection of the Life of Christ tapestries and the Acts of the Apostles tapestries, based on cartoons by Raphael. Must be 12 years of age or older. Tickets are $25 per person, $20 per student/senior. TICKETS
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The Cathedral spurred the growth of Morningside Heights into becoming one of Manhattan's most unique neighborhoods. Go back in time on an illustrated walking tour of the neighborhood and its historic architecture and institutions and learn about its development into the "Acropolis of Manhattan." The tour begins at the Cathedral and ends at Riverside Church. Led by Cathedral Guide Bill Schneberger. All participants must be 12 years of age or older and reservations are recommended. This tour requires extensive outdoor walking and use of stairs. Tickets are $25 per person, $20 per student/senior. TICKETS
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n this day-long workshop we will explore what it is that makes up the essence of the spiritual quest. Too often we believe the spiritual journey is a hodgepodge of tastings from various religious ideas and traditions. In actuality, a shared common emphasis among all traditions on the essential virtues, such as gratitude and humility, emerge as guides on our quest. What we really believe in, what we put our faith into, manifests in the world. The problem is often our “beliefs” are hidden to our conscious mind. We carry with us beliefs that inhibit our ability to create a spiritual life we can get behind. Our cynicism, our “it won’t work out anyway,” our despair, “why bother,” so often block what lies underneath... a spark ready to be ignited into a burning fire of desire. Our job is to move our self-limiting beliefs into the passenger seat in order to allow this yearning for Spirit [...]
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Lions, dragons, and whales, oh my! Examine unlikely and fun images in stained glass on this special St. Francs Day tour. Why do these animals appear, and what is their relationship with people, who are often charged with being stewards of the earth? Join Senior Guide John Simko for this lively tour. Families welcome. Check in at the Visitor Center for tickets. RSVP
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Join us for a full afternoon of fun and festivities to celebrate Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, on the lush grounds of the world's largest Gothic cathedral! All people and pets are encouraged to dress as their favorite animal in honor of Saint Francis. The day will feature activities for kids of all ages, appearances by the Mettawee River Dance Theatre, food trucks, pet adoption agencies, and more! Priests will be available to bless pets for the duration of the Fair. At 2 pm, the Great Animal Costume Parade will commence and all in costume will be invited to circle the Cathedral grounds showcasing their fantastic animal costumes to the community, culminating in a ceremony awarding prizes in one of our 7 categories and celebrating Best In Show! The award categories are: Most incredible insect Best mythical creature Most magnificent mammal Best ancient animal Most precious peacock Most super ocean dweller Most fantastic [...]
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