Henry Flagler built the Memorial Presbyterian Church, based on the design of the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, Italy, for his daughter Jennie Louise Flagler.

Historic Churches

Religious sites of a variety of denominations can be found in St. Augustine, and many come with a lengthy history of the early settlers who founded them. Some came here in hopes of a better life, looking to establish their own beliefs freely. Others came to proclaim the faith in far off lands and serve the people. Sites like the Methodist church, Jewish temple, Greek Orthodox shrine and the Catholic Cathedral Basilica which dates back to the late 1700s, offer a glimpse into the lives of these early pioneers. Tour these religious sites and get a feel for their devotion and dedication to St. Augustine. Through establishing religious sites each denomination found a home in the New World and therefore added to the rich history of this city.

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8 Carrera Street

Henry Flagler built the Grace Church in 1887, using the same builders and architects that he used to build the Ponce de Leon Hotel. This church replaced the Olive...

(904) 824-2806

86 M. L. King Avenue

Serving the historic Lincolnville neighborhood, the church was named for the patron saint of African-Americans.

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85 Martin Luther King Ave.

Founded in 1873, the St. Paul AME Church has fostered the resilient spirit of St. Augustine for generations.

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41 St. George Street

Visitors may step into the St. Photios Greek Orthodox Shrine to pray, light a candle, and to view their magnificent chapel.