Religious Sites in Auckland Central
Religious Sites in Auckland Central, New Zealand
Religious Sites in Auckland Central
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- ITRTVirginia44,656 contributionsIn contrast to the rich wood interior of St. Mary’s, Holy Trinity Cathedral has two distinct parts. One is Gothic and the other is more contemporary. The large stained-glass window in the front of the church features a Polynesian theme with bright colored motifs. Its floor and ceiling are made of wood. The organ has 5,432 pipes. The Nave in the second part of the cathedral is similar to a traditional Māori meeting house. The design of this space can also be used as a community multi-purpose gathering place. More stained-glass windows are found along both sides of the Nave, depicting stories from the Old and New Testaments. Recommend a visit to both the Cathedral and the Church of St. Mary.Written 10 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ITRTVirginia44,656 contributionsBefore Holy Trinity Cathedral, St. Mary’s was the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Auckland. In 1957, the cornerstone for Holy Trinity Cathedral was placed, and the cathedral completed in 1965. In 1982, St. Mary’s was put on rollers and moved across Parnell Road, turned 90 degrees onto its present site next to Holy Trinity Cathedral. St. Mary’s is 164 feet long and is the largest wooden Gothic church in the world. Services are held in both the cathedral and church.
St. Mary’s interior has dark timbers from the New Zealand Kauri tree and is so beautiful. It was built in 1895. Generations of the same family have worshipped here and continue to want to have their children baptized here or some choose to get married. There is a brass eagle on the podium symbolic of the early Church for bringing God’s word to all the world. Hanging from the ceiling of the baptistry is Sir Edmund Hilary’s banner as Knight of the Garter, the first man to climb Mt. Everest and New Zealand’s most famous person.Written 10 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ann WAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand28 contributionsSituated near to Auckland and well worth a visit- interesting to hear others customs and to see all the treasures. Food was very tasty- not used to vegetarian but I loved it all.Written 18 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TheShisTel Aviv, Israel42,744 contributionsThis is just a lovely building, located on the busy Queen street.
It's architecture seems as if it is taken out of context, when you compare it to other, much more modern buildings in Auckland.
Unfortunately, the place was locked shut, so we were only able to view it from outside.Written 29 August 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - on_the_go_98765Tucson20,581 contributionsThis is a grand old structure with a wealth of history and Presbyterian (Scottish) influence. To their credit, most New Zealanders see themselves as sectarian (i.e. religion does not dominate their lives nor does it dominate their political/socal convictions). Nirvana!
So, this is how it goes: Scottish settlers established the Presbyterian church (governed by their elders), and Irish settlers established the Catholic church, and the English established the Anglican church.
By the way, Christianity does not have the official status of a national religion in New Zealand. What an enlightened position!
But, if one has a call to practice their spirituality, New Zealand can fill those religious needs. Everyone is welcome to seek their God in the solitude of their comfy, safe spot. What a concept! Maybe this will catch on! Oh, Lordie, Lordie, I do hope so.
This little gem of a house of worship is a glorious mish-mash of red brick, white trim of stone, and oodles of history.
At the end of this narrative, consider that less than 1/2 of Kiwis identify as Christians. The up-side is, the religious institutions provide social services to the needy.Written 19 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - gregwattAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand168 contributionsIn easy distance to Auckland central, St Stephens Chapel is a great place to amble through. The walk there is well worth it, although it is quite a steep from Tamaki Drive. Once there, the outlook and view is stunning and the setting around is awesome .... a great thing for all ages. The chapel itself certainly invokes a past time, but take the time to read the headstones, and realize how hard the early times were in Auckland. The history just permeates through and you will find yourself spending alot longer than you thought there. Well worth the walk, and fits in exceptionally well with other things nearby, making for a great half day visting Aucklands lesser known featuresWritten 18 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Haroon1 contributionIn my opinion, this place should not exist on trip advisor. I don't see other places of worship here.
Anyways, I did not see any accidents there. There are strange people everywhere. Why to give low rating to a place just because of some bad people coming in out of places like Auckland Zoo, or Kelly Tarlton's?Written 12 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Yogesh SCarlstadt, NJ178 contributionsVery peaceful, and informative about Buddhist religion. Extremely clean, and lots of cultural collection and art/pictures.Written 5 March 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Quack HHONG KONG2,689 contributionsI passed by Methodist Church almost everyday when I got off the city line red bus on Pitt Street. I did not actually went inside the church.Written 24 February 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 247TravelAuckland, New Zealand144 contributionsTiny and perfectly formed, St Stephen's Church in Parnell is still in regular use.
It is administered as part of the Cathedral and is situated about a kilometre away from the mother church. Built in 1857, this small church has only one service at 9am on a Sunday morning. The Anglican Book of Common Prayer service is still used. As the Church is situated away from the Cathedral, it is only open on a Sunday morning although access to the graveyard and surrounds is unrestricted.
You can find St Stephens Church at the bottom of Judge Street, which in turn is at the bottom of the aptly named St Stephens Avenue in Parnell.Written 28 April 2014This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
