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Oromahoe Historical Church


Along the way on my fascination for historical buildings and churches we found this one about 15 minutes out town recently. The Oromahoe Church is owned by a trust and is next door to a Marae. It's about 120 years old and situated on land in a very country-ish area. According to the Papers Past website the church was built around 1880 but there aren't any further details.

Now when we find a Maori church we never immediately enter the gates. We are not of that culture so a huge amount of respect and caution is necessary - it's like barging into someone's home, we would prefer to be welcomed or invited there, we were unable to enter and see the inside.

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Billy Blue Eyes said…
Very nice church though I can't see why you can't go and visit. I visit all churches I can though I'm not ofnthe same religion. Why is it different there?
28 September 2018 at 14:46
Lady Fi said…
Such a gorgeous church!
28 September 2018 at 16:44
local alien said…
Another beautiful old NZ church. Maybe they'll have an open day on the marae so you can see inside. Don't know if that is possible. . I saw once they did that on the Maungatapu marae
28 September 2018 at 17:34
Susan Heather said…
Have visited Mahoe Cheese many times but never been off the main road to either the school or the church.
28 September 2018 at 17:34
Joyful said…
Lovely old church.
28 September 2018 at 18:24
Amypie71 said…
because Maori customs are very different than European customs. They have tapu (sacred places) such as cemeteries and churches and it's better to have the blessing of a Maori person than going without that.
28 September 2018 at 21:57
Photo Cache said…
I like the blue dome(?). I mean I don't think I have seen blue domes (outside of Santorini) often.

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29 September 2018 at 02:50
Bill said…
A gorgeous old church. It's great to have permission when dealing with another culture. Respecting their culture and them, I know is greatly appreciated.
Have a wonderful weekend!
29 September 2018 at 07:13
Spare Parts and Pics said…
That looks like a beautiful and historic church! Beautifully photographed, too. Enjoy your weekend!
29 September 2018 at 10:40
Rhonda Albom said…
Great find. I agree with asking permission to enter a Maori church or marae.
27 October 2018 at 22:05
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