St Barnabas Church, Warrington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Barnabas Church |
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| St Barnabas' Church | |
St Barnabas' Church viewed from north
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| 45°42′24″S 170°35′40″E / 45.706643°S 170.594310°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Dedication | Saint Barnabas |
| Dedicated | 11 November 1872 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Timber |
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| Archdeaconry | Coastal Otago |
| Diocese | Dunedin |
St Barnabas' Church is a special old church in Warrington, Otago. It is a heritage listed building, which means it is important to New Zealand's history. This small wooden church was built a long time ago, in 1872. It is an Anglican church, which is a type of Christian church.
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History of St Barnabas Church
Before the church was built, people who followed the Anglican faith met at the Pitt family's home in Warrington. Mrs. Pitt was very kind and gave 2 acres (0.81 ha) of her land so a church could be built.
The church building was constructed by a person named Benjamin Smith. It first opened its doors on 11 November 1872.
Who was St Barnabas?
The church and its community are named after St Barnabas. He was an important person in the early Christian Church. He was known as one of the first prophets and teachers in a place called Antioch.
The church is part of a larger group called the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin. In 2018, it was specifically in the Coastal Otago area.
About the Church Building
St Barnabas' Church is surrounded by trees and has a cemetery next to it. An important person, Samuel Tarratt Nevill, who was Otago's first Anglican Bishop, was buried here in 1921.
A traditional lych gate stands at the entrance from Coast Road. This is a special covered gateway often found at old churchyards.
Church Design and Materials
The church building is made with a style called "board and batten." This means it uses wooden boards with thin strips (battens) covering the gaps. The roof is made of wooden shingles.
There is a small tower on the church with a copper tip. Inside this tower, there is a bell.
Stained Glass Windows
The church has beautiful stained glass windows. They are quite fancy for such a small building. Some of the windows show famous figures like St. Joan of Arc and Christ the Redeemer.
For a long time, people thought these windows were meant for a different church in Australia. However, recent studies show that the real story of where they came from is even more interesting and complicated!
The church building is officially listed as a Category II Historic Place. This means it is recognized as a place of historical importance.
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German stained-glass windows at the 'west' end of the church
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Wooden interior of St Barnabas Church
