Sacred Sites of Hawaii

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Kukaniloko Birthing Stones

Unique geological configurations in the center of the island, known as the piko or navel, mark the sacred site where ancient Hawaiian Ali’i (Royalty) would witness the birth of their heirs.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”300″]

St. Andrew’s Cathedral

This Gothic styled cathedral, established by King Kamehameha IV & Queen Emma is home to the islands Anglican Christian Church.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”600″]

 Kaumakapili Church

Built at the request of the Maka‘ainana (commoners), a fusion of the Hawaiian language and American Calvinist Christian worship flourishes here to this day.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”800″]

Keaiwa Heiau

The ancient medical center of the island where medicinal practices were perfected and the ancient healing arts were organized and perpetuated.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”1000″]

Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Byzantine Greek architectural elements, intricate hand made mosaics and didactic iconography have been incorporated into this Hawaiian inspired design.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”1000″]

Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel

Built to commemorate those who gave their all on December 7, 1941, this facility caters to many different faith traditions in the military.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”1200″]

The Healing Stones

Two distinctively shaped stones with supernatural powers have been venerated by people with differing and sometimes conflicting spiritual traditions.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”1400″]

International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Located in Nuuanu valley is a place of peaceful tranquility conducive to devotional joyous practices of KRSHNA devotees.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”1400″]

Makiki Christian Church

Filled with biblical symbolism this sanctuary is modeled after a medieval Japanese feudal castle.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”1400″]

Puu O Mahuka Heiau

This islands largest open air temple was used for interisland communication, a variety of sacred functions and perhaps as an occasional luakini heiau  (temple for human sacrifices).[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”1400″]

Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin Mission

With its eastern golden altar, western style pews and organ, this unique temple provides Japanese Buddhist teachings and links the past to the future.[/vc_feature_box][vc_feature_box title=”” title_heading=”h6″ css_animation=”fadeIn” css_animation_delay=”1400″]

Stones of Life

Four stones memorialize four mystical healers from the ancient land of Moa‘ulanuiakea (Tahiti) that administered miraculous cures throughout the islands.[/vc_feature_box][/vc_feature_boxes]

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