Blessing of the Bicycles 2008
Blessing of the Bicycles 2008
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Blessing of the Bicycles 2008
26 April 2008
Hundreds of cyclists aim to ensure safe pedalling by attending the somewhat eccentric Blessing of the Bicycles ceremony, held at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in Manhattan each spring.
Each year a blessing is offered to kick off a safe cycling season, with holy water sprinkled over each bike in the process. This is followed by a moment of silence to remember those who have died in cycling accidents during the past year. Bike messengers, racers, commuters, recreational bikers and, of course, children, are all invited to this colorful service.
The event has been running since 1999 and adds to the cathedral’s colourful collection of annual events and services, which include summer and winter solstice concerts as well as Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Easter happenings.
Location
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Hours
9:30 a.m – 10:30 a.m.
Admission
Free
Directions
By Subway:
1 to 110th St.
By Bus
11 runs north on Amsterdam & south on Columbus Aves.
Contact
glenATtheblessingofthebikesDOTcom
Ph: +1 212 316 7540
http://www.theblessingofthebikes.com/
