The Little-Known Church Hiding In Hawaii That Is An Absolute Work Of Art
By Megan Shute|Published November 28, 2017
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
When Christian missionaries arrived in Hawaii, they brought with them their belief system and the church. From small rural chapels to huge cathedrals located in the heart of Hawaii’s capital, the Hawaiian Islands are home to some incredible churches.
While all of Hawaii’s churches are stunning in their architecture and the love of those who worship within their walls, there is a little-known chapel hiding on the southern shore of Hawaii Island that is not only one of the prettiest churches you’ll find in Hawaii but one with an incredibly inspiring story as well. This is Star of the Sea Painted Church in Kalapana, not to be mistaken with Hawaii Island’s more famous painted church, St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church.
Have you ever seen the wonder of Star of the Sea for yourself? If you’re not on Hawaii Island, why not plan a visit to Oahu’s stunning Byodo-In Temple instead?
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