Sacred Heart Church-Punahou
Sacred Heart Church-Punahou, Gothic Revival church in Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, USA.
Description
Sacred Heart Church on Wilder Avenue is a house of worship in Gothic Revival style with characteristic pointed arches and vaulted ceilings. The large stained glass windows were designed and made in France in the early 1900s.
History
Father Clement Evrard established the parish in 1864, and the current building was commissioned by Father Stephen Alencastre and completed in 1914. The structure was built to serve the growing Catholic community in Hawaii.
Culture
The church serves as a spiritual center for the local Catholic community in Honolulu. It remains an active place of worship and religious education for families in the neighborhood.
Practical
The church is easily accessible in a residential neighborhood and holds services multiple times throughout the week. Visitors can stop by anytime to view the architecture or join regular worship services.
Did you know?
The building combines classical Gothic features with design solutions created specifically for Hawaii's warm and humid tropical climate. This adaptation shows how traditional European architecture came to life in the Pacific region.
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