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Holy Cross Church, Hanga Roa

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in the Pacific Ocean. The church was established in 1937, its first priest being Father Sebástian Englert.
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The interior of the church is simple. Inside, near the entrance, there are sculptures depicting
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This article about a church building or other Christian place of worship in Oceania is a
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The interior of the Holy Cross Church includes locally-carved representations of
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image made on Easter Island by local artisans. Mary's figure is styled like a
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The Holy Cross Parish was established in December 1937 and belongs to the
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in the church is conducted in Spanish, but hymns are sung in
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To the right of the main altar is the sculpture of the
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Catholic Church, Hanga Roa

27°08′54″S 109°25′27″W / 27.1483°S 109.424065°W / -27.1483; -109.424065
Hanga Roa
Denomination
Catholic Church
Tradition
Latin Rite
Dedication
Holy Cross
Catholic Church
Hanga Roa
Easter Island
Chile
Jesus Christ
Virgin Mary
Christian saints
Rapa Nui language
Diocese of Valparaíso
Sebastian Englert
syncretism
facade
Tangata manu
manutara
Archangel Michael
Francis of Assisi
baptismal font
rongorongo
Sacred Heart
moai kavakava

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