For individuals that are looking for religious sites in Orlando, there are a great many sites to see. It may appear surprising to believe that there are some pretty interesting religious sites in Orlando thanks to the prevalence of theme parks and Disney World. Yet in truth, there are numerous religious sites in Orlando and the surrounding area. This list is a combination of religious sites in Orlando 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 known 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 eventually become real in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to house the uncountable millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area every year. This sanctuary for traveling Catholics, is meant to offer a place for worship and Mass in a spot surrounded by magnificent statues, unique design with sculptured entryways and walls that are adorned with lovely artifacts. The property also has beautiful 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 lots of other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational opportunity. Designed for every age, this park is a place where everyone can take part in several interactive story-telling experiences. The park is located southwest of the downtown district. The park was designed with the basic desire 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 countless exhibits. The Holy Land Experience is a wonderfully inspiring and historic place for the faithful to experience the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those who are on the lookout for a mixture of Indian heritage and religion, Lake Eola is the location of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave site of the person whom it is said that Orlando is named after. The tale is that a man named Sentinel Orlando Reeves was an American soldier during the Seminole War, he was going out to warn his fellow soldier's of an imminent attack by the Seminole Indians when he was attacked and killed. 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 assumed that he carved his name on the tree near Lake Eola. The settler's in the area reasoned that this was the place of his death. This speculating led some to connect his early death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were occurring at the time. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area surrounding the tree "Orlando's Grave" and other settler's named it just simply Orlando.
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is also situated in Orlando. Established in 1892 its members built a wood church on this site. It was noted as the very first African-American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they would have liked a more permanent structure and demolished the old structure and resurrected the Gothic Style brick church that now occupies this site.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
This is one of the very first African-American churches in the area. It was organized in 1919. Originally parishioners met in various locations before the congregation finally decided on this spot. Once it was decided on and bought, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the development 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 known 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 eventually become real in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to house the uncountable millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area every year. This sanctuary for traveling Catholics, is meant to offer a place for worship and Mass in a spot surrounded by magnificent statues, unique design with sculptured entryways and walls that are adorned with lovely artifacts. The property also has beautiful 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 lots of other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational opportunity. Designed for every age, this park is a place where everyone can take part in several interactive story-telling experiences. The park is located southwest of the downtown district. The park was designed with the basic desire 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 countless exhibits. The Holy Land Experience is a wonderfully inspiring and historic place for the faithful to experience the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those who are on the lookout for a mixture of Indian heritage and religion, Lake Eola is the location of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave site of the person whom it is said that Orlando is named after. The tale is that a man named Sentinel Orlando Reeves was an American soldier during the Seminole War, he was going out to warn his fellow soldier's of an imminent attack by the Seminole Indians when he was attacked and killed. 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 assumed that he carved his name on the tree near Lake Eola. The settler's in the area reasoned that this was the place of his death. This speculating led some to connect his early death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were occurring at the time. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area surrounding the tree "Orlando's Grave" and other settler's named it just simply Orlando.
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is also situated in Orlando. Established in 1892 its members built a wood church on this site. It was noted as the very first African-American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they would have liked a more permanent structure and demolished the old structure and resurrected the Gothic Style brick church that now occupies this site.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
This is one of the very first African-American churches in the area. It was organized in 1919. Originally parishioners met in various locations before the congregation finally decided on this spot. Once it was decided on and bought, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the development 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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