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Founded in 1847 as the second Black church in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, the church was once known to attract such luminaries as singer Marian Anderson and sociologist W. E. B. DuBois.

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Church of the Crucifixion, Philadelphia, PA

The Reopening of the Church of the Crucifixion

The Church of the Crucifixion which closed its doors is bringing new life to its Bella Vista neighborhood and reaching a new audience of people.  Founded in 1847 as the second Black church in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, the church was once known to attract such luminaries as singer Mar

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