Cross in Golden Gate Park

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What is the name for the large cross in Golden Gate Park?

-- Paula (paula@gbis.com), February 16, 2005

Answers

The cross commemorates the anniversary of the Book of Common prayer in north america. It was first used by Sir Francis Drake. The Book of Common prayer is the official worship text for the Anglican (Epicopal) church.

Good luck in your research.

-- kurt iversen (iversenk@aol.com), February 19, 2005.


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