For individuals that are attempting to find Orlando religious landmarks, there are plenty of sites to see. It may seem unusual to believe that there can be some pretty interesting Orlando religious landmarks due to the reputation of theme parks and Disney World. Yet in reality, there are many religious sites in Orlando and the encompassing area. This next 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 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 a reality in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to house the many millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area yearly. This sanctuary for traveling Catholics, is meant to provide a place for worship and Mass in some place surrounded by magnificent statues, unique atmosphere with chiseled entryways and walls that are decorated with lovely artifacts. The property also features beautiful gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a typical Orlando theme park. Unlike the plenty of other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational opportunity. Designed for every age, this park is a place where all the family can take part in numerous 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 fascinating artifacts on show in the parks many items. The Holy Land Experience is a wonderfully uplifing and history filled place for the religious to experience the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those who are on the lookout for a mix of Indian heritage and spirituality Lake Eola is the site of an inscribed tree that's marked as the grave location of the man whom it is widely accepted that Orlando is named after. The accepted story is that a man named Sentinel Orlando Reeves was an American soldier in the time of the Seminole War, he was going out to alert his fellow soldier's of an imminent 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 said 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 belief led some to believe his premature death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were occurring in the area at the time. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area around 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 built a wood church on this site. It was noted as the first African American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they wanted a more permanent structure and demolished the old structure and reconstructed 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 organised in 1919. Initially parishioners met in various locations before the congregation finally found this spot. Once it was chosen and purchased, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the development of the building walls. This important Gothic style church was finished in 1921.
Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine
Over 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 a reality in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to house the many millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area yearly. This sanctuary for traveling Catholics, is meant to provide a place for worship and Mass in some place surrounded by magnificent statues, unique atmosphere with chiseled entryways and walls that are decorated with lovely artifacts. The property also features beautiful gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a typical Orlando theme park. Unlike the plenty of other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational opportunity. Designed for every age, this park is a place where all the family can take part in numerous 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 fascinating artifacts on show in the parks many items. The Holy Land Experience is a wonderfully uplifing and history filled place for the religious to experience the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those who are on the lookout for a mix of Indian heritage and spirituality Lake Eola is the site of an inscribed tree that's marked as the grave location of the man whom it is widely accepted that Orlando is named after. The accepted story is that a man named Sentinel Orlando Reeves was an American soldier in the time of the Seminole War, he was going out to alert his fellow soldier's of an imminent 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 said 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 belief led some to believe his premature death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were occurring in the area at the time. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area around 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 built a wood church on this site. It was noted as the first African American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they wanted a more permanent structure and demolished the old structure and reconstructed 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 organised in 1919. Initially parishioners met in various locations before the congregation finally found this spot. Once it was chosen and purchased, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the development of the building walls. This important Gothic style church was finished 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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