For people who are looking for religious sites in Orlando, there are plenty of sites to see. It may appear to be peculiar to think that there are some pretty interesting Orlando religious landmarks thanks to the reputation of theme parks and Disney World. Yet in fact, there are numerous Orlando religious landmarks and the encompassing area. This list is a combination of Orlando religious landmarks and some other pretty special religious destinations in Orlando.
Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine
Over a period of time this shrine has changed its name. The site is now referred to as the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. This Roman Catholic Church was a creation that grew in the 1970s, and ultimately become real in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to accommodate the many millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area annually. This sanctuary for traveling Catholics, is meant to offer a place for worship and Mass in a spot encircled by magnificent statues, unique architecture with sculptured entryways and walls that are adorned with attractive artifacts. The property also features gorgeous gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a normal Orlando theme park. In stark contrast to the plenty of other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational opportunity. Designed for all ages, this park is a location where all the family can participate together in many interactive story-telling experiences. The park is situated southwest of the downtown district. The park was designed with the basic plan to showing its visitors how Jesus lived his life 2,000 years in the past. The park le's visitors step back in time to the Holy Land where they can witness the biblical stories acted out in front of them. Visitors can also discover interesting artifacts on view in the parks many displays. The Holy Land Experience is an enjoyably inspirational and historical place for the faithful to see the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those that are on the lookout for a mixture of Indian heritage and religion, Lake Eola is the site of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave location of the man whom it is believed that Orlando is named after. The story is that a man named Sentinel Orlando Reeves was an American soldier in the Seminole War, he was going out to tell his fellow soldier's of an impending attack by the Seminole Indians when he was attacked and finished. His name is carved on a tree in the park at Lake Eola. Settlers in the area at the time declared this was his grave marker. It is believed that he carved his name on the tree near Lake Eola. The settler's in the area reasoned that this was the site of his dying. This speculating led some to attach his untimely death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were going on in the area. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area near the tree "Orlando's Grave" and other settler's called it just simply Orlando.
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is also located in Orlando. Established in 1892 its members made a wood church on this site. It was noted as the 1st African American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they needed a more permanent structure and tore down the old structure and rebuilt the Gothic Style brick church that now occupies this site.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
This is one of the oldest African American churches in the area. It was organised in 1919. Originally parishioners met in diverse locations before the congregation finally decided on this spot. Once it was chosen and acquired, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the construction of the building walls. This important Gothic style church was totally completed in 1921.
Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine
Over a period of time this shrine has changed its name. The site is now referred to as the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. This Roman Catholic Church was a creation that grew in the 1970s, and ultimately become real in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to accommodate the many millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area annually. This sanctuary for traveling Catholics, is meant to offer a place for worship and Mass in a spot encircled by magnificent statues, unique architecture with sculptured entryways and walls that are adorned with attractive artifacts. The property also features gorgeous gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a normal Orlando theme park. In stark contrast to the plenty of other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational opportunity. Designed for all ages, this park is a location where all the family can participate together in many interactive story-telling experiences. The park is situated southwest of the downtown district. The park was designed with the basic plan to showing its visitors how Jesus lived his life 2,000 years in the past. The park le's visitors step back in time to the Holy Land where they can witness the biblical stories acted out in front of them. Visitors can also discover interesting artifacts on view in the parks many displays. The Holy Land Experience is an enjoyably inspirational and historical place for the faithful to see the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those that are on the lookout for a mixture of Indian heritage and religion, Lake Eola is the site of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave location of the man whom it is believed that Orlando is named after. The story is that a man named Sentinel Orlando Reeves was an American soldier in the Seminole War, he was going out to tell his fellow soldier's of an impending attack by the Seminole Indians when he was attacked and finished. His name is carved on a tree in the park at Lake Eola. Settlers in the area at the time declared this was his grave marker. It is believed that he carved his name on the tree near Lake Eola. The settler's in the area reasoned that this was the site of his dying. This speculating led some to attach his untimely death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were going on in the area. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area near the tree "Orlando's Grave" and other settler's called it just simply Orlando.
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is also located in Orlando. Established in 1892 its members made a wood church on this site. It was noted as the 1st African American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they needed a more permanent structure and tore down the old structure and rebuilt the Gothic Style brick church that now occupies this site.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
This is one of the oldest African American churches in the area. It was organised in 1919. Originally parishioners met in diverse locations before the congregation finally decided on this spot. Once it was chosen and acquired, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the construction of the building walls. This important Gothic style church was totally completed in 1921.
About the Author:
Mellanie Hermin has had an interest in religious sites in Orlando for a number of years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications, which can on occasion be found here.
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