The Local - Mt VictoriaMt Victoria’s diversity of religious belief features in one of the walks included in the upcoming Wellington Heritage Festival, running from 26 October to 17 November.
The three ‘Sacred Spaces’ walks are organised by Dr Richard Norman, a Mt Victoria resident, former academic, and member of Historic Places Wellington and St Peter’s Anglican church.
He is joined by Sir David Moxon, former Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia and former director of the Anglican Centre in Rome.
The walks are a chance to learn about architecture, art, beliefs and rituals distinctive to each tradition.
The distinctive Greek Orthodox Cathedral (pictured) features in the Mt Victoria walk.
“The Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hania street was a symbol of the strength of the Greek community in Mt Victoria,” Norman says.
“It remains a very important part of the community, providing a central place for the community to gather and to showcase Greek culture in the annual fair.”
But Mt Victoria has always had a healthy mix of cultures, which is also reflected in its religious buildings, Norman says.
“St Joseph’s Catholic Church is a modern building but its story has links to the former St Pat’s school in the area, and the Home of Compassion.”
A less well-known group, which dates from the 17th Century, is the Quakers, whose base is also in Mt Victoria.
“The Quakers have their base at the Friends’ House on Moncrieff Street, which was built in 1929.”
The Wellington Heritage Festival includes other events connected to Mt Victoria, including tours of the Embassy Theatre run by the Mt Victoria Historical Society.
Check out the website for more events, and how to book.
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