Of more than 7,000 parishes in the Episcopal Church, only 18 are named for The Holy Innocents of Bethlehem, making it fairly rare, and understandably so, given its gruesome meaning.
A SHINING BEACON: The sanctuary is all aglow with its stained glass windows.(Photos Courtesy of The Very Rev. Dr. Caroline Carson)
The name comes from a group of children remembered in The Gospel according to Matthew. When the Wise Men came looking for the Christ Child, they were interviewed by King Herod.
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