Marilyn Moyer Meditation Chapel

Location: Portland, OR

Architect: Thompson Vaivoda Architecture

Year Completed: 1991

The Marilyn Moyer Meditation Chapel, built of polished granite and glass walls, has received both national and international architectural awards. The church is perched atop a 130-foot sheer jointed rock cliff and has an unobstructed view of the Cascade Mountain Range to the east. The chapel, dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus, was also built in honor of Marilyn Moyer.

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