St. Francis of Assisi Church, Oranjestad, Pro-cathedral in Oranjestad, Aruba.
St. Francis of Assisi Church is a religious building in downtown Oranjestad with a notable tall tower. It functions as a central gathering place for worship and community activities in the city.
The current structure is the fifth building erected on this site since 1813, with earlier versions damaged or destroyed throughout the 1800s. The location remained central to the community despite these setbacks.
Services here are held in both Papiamento and English, reflecting the diverse community that calls Aruba home today.
The building welcomes visitors who wish to attend services held throughout the week. Check locally for current schedules and specific timing of religious gatherings.
The church holds a Bible printed in 1589 in old Dutch, acquired by the parish in 1966 and kept in the chancel. The building is the fifth church of this name and the fourth on the same spot; the 1828 stone predecessor, consecrated on 9 November 1828, was then the tallest building in Oranjestad.
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