For individuals that are looking for Orlando religious landmarks, there are a great many sites to see. It may appear to be surprising to believe that there can be some pretty interesting religious sites in Orlando thanks to the large concentration of theme parks and Disney World. Yet in reality, there are numerous religious sites in Orlando and the encircling area. This list is a mix of Orlando religious landmarks 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 an idea that grew in the 1970s, and ultimately become a reality in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to accommodate the uncountable millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area every year. This safe place for traveling Catholics, is designed to offer a place for worship and Mass in a spot decorated by superb statues, unique architecture with chiseled entryways and walls that are embellished with lovely artifacts. The property also features attractive gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a typical Orlando theme park. In 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 location where all the family can participate in several interactive story-telling experiences. The park is located southwest of the Downtown district. The park was designed with the basic plan to showing its visitors how Jesus lived his life 2,000 years ago. 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 many exhibits. The Holy Land Experience is a wonderfully inspiring and history filled place for the religious and faithful to experience the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those who are on the lookout for a mixture of Indian heritage and spirituality Lake Eola is the locale of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave location of the person 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 during the Seminole War, he was going out to alert his fellow soldier's of a upcoming 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 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 location of his death. This belief led some to believe his premature death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were happening in the area. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area near the tree "Orlando's Grave" and other settler's called it just simply Orlando.
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is also found in Orlando. Established in 1892 its members constructed 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 would have liked a more permanent structure and tore down 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 oldest African-American churches in the area. It was arranged in 1919. At first parishioners met in various locations before the congregation finally decided on this spot. Once it was selected and acquired, 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 called the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. This Roman Catholic Church was an idea that grew in the 1970s, and ultimately become a reality in the 1980's. Its original conception and construction was meant to accommodate the uncountable millions of Catholics that come to the Orlando area every year. This safe place for traveling Catholics, is designed to offer a place for worship and Mass in a spot decorated by superb statues, unique architecture with chiseled entryways and walls that are embellished with lovely artifacts. The property also features attractive gardens, a special museum and an old fashioned gift shop.
Holy Land Experience
This not a typical Orlando theme park. In 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 location where all the family can participate in several interactive story-telling experiences. The park is located southwest of the Downtown district. The park was designed with the basic plan to showing its visitors how Jesus lived his life 2,000 years ago. 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 many exhibits. The Holy Land Experience is a wonderfully inspiring and history filled place for the religious and faithful to experience the bible come to life.
Lake Eola
For those who are on the lookout for a mixture of Indian heritage and spirituality Lake Eola is the locale of an embossed tree that's marked as the grave location of the person 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 during the Seminole War, he was going out to alert his fellow soldier's of a upcoming 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 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 location of his death. This belief led some to believe his premature death with the many Seminole Indian War battles that were happening in the area. From this tree engraving, settler's named the area near the tree "Orlando's Grave" and other settler's called it just simply Orlando.
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church is also found in Orlando. Established in 1892 its members constructed 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 would have liked a more permanent structure and tore down 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 oldest African-American churches in the area. It was arranged in 1919. At first parishioners met in various locations before the congregation finally decided on this spot. Once it was selected and acquired, 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 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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