A city as old as Cincinnati has hundreds of great local traditions, legends, and customs. Every Good Friday Cincinnati residents participate in one of its most moving traditions: Praying the steps to Holy Cross-Immaculata
For those of you not familiar with Cincinnati, the city is built on the Ohio River and surrounded by several "Mounts". The Holy Cross-Immaculata church is located at the top of Mt. Adams, a beautiful area (with exceptional home values I might add) perched on the east side with an amazing view of the city and northern Kentucky. You can actually take a series of steps all the way from the city to the front door of the church.
Several years ago Cincinnati residents began making the journey from the bottom of the hill to the church while praying every Good Friday. The tradition has continued, and although I am not Catholic, I greatly admire this grassroots ritual. It is a great time for anyone who claims victory on Easter Sunday to reflect on what price was paid for us.
For more information on "Praying the Steps" this year and the history of this tradition please visit: http://www.hciparish.org/
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