st. philomena church
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st. philomena church印象
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This is one of 2 historically profound churches on the Kalaupapa Peninsula, home to Father Damien's leper colony (where 9 residents still voluntarily reside as of July 2013). This is the church of Father Damien himself, and inside one sees tributes to him as well as the labor of his unending devotion to making a better (more humane and spiritual) life for those condemned to live their lives out on this isolated peninsula under the tall sea cliffs of Moloka'i. If you're visiting the Peninsula you'll surely see this as one of the most famous and historically important sites. (See the movie 'Molokai' if you haven't and you'll get a sense of how moving the story is, and how profound and sacred a spot this is.)The only way to see this is by invitation or by reserving through Father Damien Tours. It's a sacred, protected spot (the whole Peninsula), so rich in both beauty and sadness across time.
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St. Philomena Church was beautiful. The history of the church was so interesting. The views from the area are breathtaking. The memorial for Father Damien is beside the church. Don't miss the resident cat :)
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Beautiful experience. Beautiful trip across time. Please read my review of the mule ride to learn more about how this experience is a "bucket list" trip!
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You need to join a guided tour while visiting Kalaupapa and St. Philomena's Church is one place not to be missed as this is one of the original churches that Father Damien (Belgian Priest who volunteered to help the patients for over 16 yrs. of his life and ended up with the disease) helped to build. The original "spit holes" for the very ill patients are still intact in the church that Father Damien built. Outside the church graveyard, it is a quite sight where Father Damien's monument is located and his right hand is buried, The view of Kalawao (original place where patient's were left ) is nice from St. Philomena's Church. Lots of memories and it is a solemn place just to learn and understand how challenging it was to find a means of survival while stricken with ill symptoms with no means of cure or getting well. Many children were separated from their families finding a new home as well as dealing with their illness was a major problem they all faced.
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Our tour didn't go inside the church. But Father Damien's grave is right outside of it. It overlooks the ocean and is surrounded by lush green. It's so serene and beautiful.
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what a pretty church; posters and some information inside, along with our tour guide's talk, helped us to appreciate this area
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Well kept and interesting history. The cat is not to be missed. (You'll understand when you get there).
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our visit to this church was part of our tour of Kalaupapa. We came on Makani Kai Air Charters, and met our guide Harold at the airport. Harold took us around the island in an old school bus. We learned a lot of the history, especially about Father Damien and Mother Marianne. It was a wonderful day, despite the drizzle of light rain. It was peaceful, and beautiful. I look forward too o returning for another visit. The churches on the tour are all beautiful, in their own way...simple and serene.
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Well worth the time !! The place is nice and bustling with lot of kids around as there runs a school there. Inside is as peacfull as it can get . It was very interesting to read stories about St Philomena and even better was the visit to the chamber below the church (although the walls have been brandished by unruly Hooligans)
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Built by Father Damien this church has recently been restored by the National Parks Service. It was one of the stops included on the Damien Tours route during our visit to Kalaupapa. The church is simple in its construction and decoration, but its setting — adjacent to a cemetery and nearby mass unmarked grave — is quite arresting. There was a friendly cat to greet us there, too.