While we were in Russell last month, we visited New Zealand's oldest existing church. It's possibly the oldest building still used for it's original purpose.
The building goes back to the earliest years of Maori European contact in the Bay of Islands. Missionaries would row from across the harbour to take services in private homes. Building of the church commenced in 1835.
The church is open to the public free of charge and local people have taken over the role of a visiting priest.
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Beautiful old church and interesting history! Great post and photos!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beutiful church with a beautiful picket fence.
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Beautiful and quaint....Thanks
ReplyDeleteIts a beautiful church...1835 now that a long time back, u must have enjoyed there!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely images. I am always surprised at how many people can actually photograph inside such historical buildings.
ReplyDeleteI love learning about the history of churches. For some reason it fascinates me. Thanks for a look at this beautiful church and area.
ReplyDeleteI like it's simplicity very much.
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ReplyDeleteMissy - I am still sick....arrggg. Hope you are feeling better. Have missed you xxx
oh what a pretty little church and named after our city :)
ReplyDeleteMarja - I know, very cute.
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