For individuals that are looking for religious sites in Orlando, there are plenty of sites to see. It may appear peculiar to realize that there would be some pretty special religious sites in Orlando due to the reputation of theme parks and Disney World. Yet in truth, 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 a period 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 real in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to deal with the many millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area every year. This safe place for traveling Catholics, is intended to supply a place for worship and Mass in a place surrounded by magnificent statues, unique design with chiseled entryways and walls that are embellished with beautiful artifacts. The property also features beautiful gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a normal Orlando theme park. In contrast to the lots of other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests a reasonable, learning experience. Designed for any age, this park is a location where all the family can participate together in many interactive story-telling experiences. The park is found southwest of the central district. The park was designed with the basic intention of 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 engaging artifacts on display in the parks countless items. The Holy Land Experience is a splendidly uplifing and historical place for the religious to feel the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those that are on the lookout for a mixture of Indian heritage and faith, Lake Eola is the location of an inscribed tree that's marked as the grave site of the figure whom it is believed 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 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 said that this 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 site of his dying. This belief led some to believe his early death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were going on in the area at the time. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area near 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 first 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 resurrected 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 organized in 1919. Initially parishioners met in varied 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 construction of the building walls. This historical 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 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 real in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to deal with the many millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area every year. This safe place for traveling Catholics, is intended to supply a place for worship and Mass in a place surrounded by magnificent statues, unique design with chiseled entryways and walls that are embellished with beautiful artifacts. The property also features beautiful gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a normal Orlando theme park. In contrast to the lots of other parks, the Holy Land Experience Park provides guests a reasonable, learning experience. Designed for any age, this park is a location where all the family can participate together in many interactive story-telling experiences. The park is found southwest of the central district. The park was designed with the basic intention of 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 engaging artifacts on display in the parks countless items. The Holy Land Experience is a splendidly uplifing and historical place for the religious to feel the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those that are on the lookout for a mixture of Indian heritage and faith, Lake Eola is the location of an inscribed tree that's marked as the grave site of the figure whom it is believed 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 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 said that this 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 site of his dying. This belief led some to believe his early death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were going on in the area at the time. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area near 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 first 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 resurrected 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 organized in 1919. Initially parishioners met in varied 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 construction of the building walls. This historical 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.