Pic #6 from Our Recent NYC Trip

These are, I guess one would say, the artistically glazed roots of a sycamore tree that once stood on the churchyard grounds of Saint Paul's Chapel, now on display at Trinity Church, a few blocks away.

The tree was one of many on Saint Paul's grounds, which sets across the street from the site of the World Trade Center. A beam from the WTC flew into the tree after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Interestingly though, in spite of the proximity of the chapel and its grounds to the Center, only this tree was touched by any debris. The other trees appear to have shielded the chapel from any damage at all.

Saint Paul's functions as part of the Episcopal parish centered at Trinity. Both facilities have fully functioning ministries and are the sites of worship and remain open for prayer throughout the day.