Stella Maris Church, St. George's facts for kids
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| Location | St. George's |
| Country |  Bermuda United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
The Stella Maris Church is a Catholic church located at 3 Duke of Clarence Street in Saint George, a town in Bermuda. Bermuda is a British overseas territory, which means it's a special part of the United Kingdom located far away in the North Atlantic Ocean.
This church started as a smaller chapel in 1947. It was officially opened and blessed in February 1948.
The name 'Stella Maris' means 'Star of the Sea' in Latin. The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary under this special title. In the year 2000, it was named an important place for showing respect to Mary within its diocese.
More to Explore
- Roman Catholicism in the United Kingdom
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See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Stella Maris (Bermudas) para niños
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