Religious Sites in New Orleans

By Herald Moores


There are many religious sites in New Orleans. This city has some extremely unusual non secular landmarks as well. Taking a brief look at these different places will hopefully inspire you to take a trip to this unimaginable town.

St. Louis Cathedral

This is the oldest cathedral in the U. S. that is still active. It is located in the back of the significant Jackson Square. The prevailing cathedral is basically the third building to stand in this particular spot. It dates all the way back to 1794. This cathedral is extremely dramatic looking. Among New Orleans religious landmarks, this is an absolute must see.

Voodoo Spiritual Temple

This is one of the more surprising religious sites in New Orleans. It was founded in 1990, and is fashionable with the holiday makers. It is founded on West African Spiritual practices. The key room in the church contains changes with several offerings on them. The temple makes an attempt to prove misguidance about Voodoo wrong. They offer many various things for visitors. These are marriages, blessings, bone readings, and even special rituals. It's managed by the Priestess Miriam who also cells CDs of her different chants.

Saint Ann Shrine

This shrine started as an official activity for the Saint Ann Parish. It commenced in 1902. From the very beginning, it was a place for official celebrations, like wedding. This New Orleans religious landmark was made as a copy of the grotto at Lourdes. On the right outside wall is a little statue of the Immaculate Conception. Beneath that's holy water, which visitors collect in bottles. On the left of the grotto is a little gift shop. The top of the cave is completely open to see the sky. This is an attractive shrine with a lot of focus on detail.

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

This church was dedicated in 1892. This non secular landmark has the longest aisle of any church in New Orleans. It is a extremely ornate and pretty church. The church is still extraordinarily active in New Orleans. It's a massive church, as it can seat as many as 2000 people. The first church that was built wasn't just about the size it is today.

Saint Roch and the Campo Santo

This New Orleans religious landmark has a really engaging history. In 1867, there was an epidemic and a local priest said a prayer to Saint Roch. St. Roch is the patron saint of plaque victims. When everyone survived, a chapel was built to laud it. Visitors can leave presents in a little room off the alter. These gifts should be gifts of healing, like medical supplies. The collection of gifts that has been left in the tiny room has been apparently really weird, and infrequently even creepy.




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