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The Historic St. Thomas Synagogue
Thursday, March 11, 2010 0:01 No CommentsEverything that you will see when you come visit St Thomas Synagogue came from way back 1833. From the benches to the bima, all were made out of mahogany that used to be found abundantly on the island. All the chandeliers though were from Europe, specifically Holland.
Its walls are all fireproof since the building was [...]
St. Thomas Reformed Church – 350 Years
Monday, January 25, 2010 1:00 No CommentsThe St. Thomas Reformed Church will be celebrating 350 years this 2010. In St. Thomas, there will be activities, concerts, services and visiting artist performances.
St. Thomas Reformed Church was established in 1660 by the first organized group of European settlers to the island. It’is one of the oldest congregations in the Caribbean. Part [...]
St. Thomas’ Places of Worship: St. Thomas Synagogue
Friday, January 15, 2010 1:00 No CommentsA true find in the heart of the Caribbean, the St. Thomas synagogue retains most of its original construction back in 1833. The wonderful interiors and the sand floor will catch every visitor’s keen attention. This national historic landmark offers mahogany ark and benches as well as European style chandelier.
This stunning synagogue is made up [...]
St. Thomas’ Places of Worship: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral
Thursday, January 14, 2010 8:00 No CommentsSts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral presently located at Kronprindse Gade in Charlotte Amalie was originally built in 1806 but declared complete around 40 years after. This historical church is considered as the main Roman Catholic Diocese location in Virgin Island.
What captivate most of the tourists that visit this magnificent church are the murals created [...]
St. Thomas’ Places of Worship: Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church
Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:34 No CommentsIn 1820, the Frederick Lutheran Church was constructed few blocks away from the Main Street in memory of Denmark’s reign over the Virgin Islands. This sturdy church with majestic bell tower was known as the official house of worship of the Danish West Indies.
This historical site remains a beauty as it withstood several disasters like [...]
St. Thomas’ Places of Worship: St. Thomas Reformed Church
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:00 No CommentsFor the longest time, St. Thomas Reformed Church has a significant number of people attending a worship and the belief was even transferred on some parts of the world like Netherlands and United States.
In the history, it was mid 17th century when Dutch traders headed the early services in Fort Christian as the St. Thomas [...]