For folks who are attempting to find Orlando religious landmarks, there are numerous sites to see. It may appear surprising to realize that there would be some pretty unique Orlando religious landmarks due to the prevalence of theme parks and Disney World. Yet in truth, there are numerous religious sites in Orlando and the encircling area. The following 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 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 concept that grew in the 1970s, and ultimately become actualized in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to accommodate the uncountable millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area yearly. This refuge for traveling Catholics, is designed to supply a place for worship and Mass in a spot decorated by magnificent statues, unique architecture with chiseled entryways and walls that are adorned with lovely artifacts. The property also features attractive 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 many other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational experience. Designed for all ages, this park is a location where all the family 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 back. 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 display in the parks numerous exhibits. The Holy Land Experience is a splendidly inspirational and history filled place for the faithful to see the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those that are on the lookout for a combination of Indian heritage and spirituality Lake Eola is the location of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave location 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 in the Seminole War, he was going out to alert his fellow soldier's of an impending attack by the Seminole Indians when he was attacked and snuffed out. His name is carved on a tree in the park at Lake Eola. Settlers in the area at the time declared that 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 place of his dying. This speculation led some to connect his untimely death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were going on at the time. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area around 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 1st African-American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they wanted 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 selected and bought, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the construction of the building walls. This historic Gothic style church was totally completed in 1921.
Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine
Over a period 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 concept that grew in the 1970s, and ultimately become actualized in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to accommodate the uncountable millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area yearly. This refuge for traveling Catholics, is designed to supply a place for worship and Mass in a spot decorated by magnificent statues, unique architecture with chiseled entryways and walls that are adorned with lovely artifacts. The property also features attractive 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 many other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational experience. Designed for all ages, this park is a location where all the family 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 back. 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 display in the parks numerous exhibits. The Holy Land Experience is a splendidly inspirational and history filled place for the faithful to see the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those that are on the lookout for a combination of Indian heritage and spirituality Lake Eola is the location of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave location 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 in the Seminole War, he was going out to alert his fellow soldier's of an impending attack by the Seminole Indians when he was attacked and snuffed out. His name is carved on a tree in the park at Lake Eola. Settlers in the area at the time declared that 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 place of his dying. This speculation led some to connect his untimely death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were going on at the time. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area around 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 1st African-American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they wanted 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 selected and bought, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the construction of the building walls. This historic Gothic style church was totally completed in 1921.
About the Author:
Mellanie Hermin has been fascinated by religious sites in Orlando for many years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications, which can be found here.
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