For individuals that are searching for Orlando religious landmarks, there are a great many sites to see. It may seem unusual to realize that there can be some pretty special Orlando religious landmarks due to the prevalence of theme parks and Disney World. Yet in fact, there are several Orlando religious landmarks and the surrounding area. This list is a mixture 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 called 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 actualized in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to house the uncountable millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area yearly. This safe place for traveling Catholics, is intended to provide a place for worship and Mass in a place encircled by superb statues, unique design with sculptured entryways and walls that are embellished with beautiful artifacts. The property also has gorgeous gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a common Orlando theme park. In stark contrast to the many other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational opportunity. Designed for any age, this park is a spot where the whole family can take part in numerous interactive story-telling experiences. The park is situated southwest of the central 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 engaging artifacts on display in the parks numerous exhibits. The Holy Land Experience is an enjoyably uplifing and historic place for the religious and faithful to experience the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those who are on the lookout for a combination of Indian heritage and faith, Lake Eola is the locale of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave site of the man whom it is said 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 warn his fellow soldier's of a upcoming 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 that this site was his grave marker. It is thought 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 expiration. This speculating led some to connect his untimely 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 named 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 first African American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they needed 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 found this spot. Once it was chosen and purchased, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the erecting of the building walls. This historical Gothic style church was completed in 1921.
Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine
Over time this shrine has changed its name. The site is now called 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 actualized in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to house the uncountable millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area yearly. This safe place for traveling Catholics, is intended to provide a place for worship and Mass in a place encircled by superb statues, unique design with sculptured entryways and walls that are embellished with beautiful artifacts. The property also has gorgeous gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a common Orlando theme park. In stark contrast to the many other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests an inexpensive, educational opportunity. Designed for any age, this park is a spot where the whole family can take part in numerous interactive story-telling experiences. The park is situated southwest of the central 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 engaging artifacts on display in the parks numerous exhibits. The Holy Land Experience is an enjoyably uplifing and historic place for the religious and faithful to experience the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those who are on the lookout for a combination of Indian heritage and faith, Lake Eola is the locale of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave site of the man whom it is said 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 warn his fellow soldier's of a upcoming 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 that this site was his grave marker. It is thought 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 expiration. This speculating led some to connect his untimely 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 named 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 first African American Methodist Church Then in 1922 the members of the church decided they needed 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 found this spot. Once it was chosen and purchased, the church members themselves made the rusticated concrete blocks for the erecting of the building walls. This historical Gothic style church was 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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