This small church near Baltimore-Washington International Airport has a fascinating history. It was a key respite and comfort source for World War I soldiers before they headed to do battle in Europe. Inside the chapel is a special section dedicated to military chaplains, listing the names of the nearly 3,000 people who served in that role. Three different states' dioceses combined in 1918 to open the chapel, and it is considered the only chapel that was built for the war needs. It was open to soldiers from all denominations and races, a rarity in those days, and then after the war became a permanent mission for the village of Odenton.
The labyrinth itself, which has been in place only since 2020, is a six-circuit stone design set into the grass lawn. It is adjacent to a picturesque cemetery that is also on the property.
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