Seattle's range of religious landmarks reflect the diversity and uniqueness of its residents. There is actually lots to entertain throughout the town, but don't miss out on the lovely and historic destinations that are the religious sites in Seattle.
The Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
This temple was dedicated in 1941 and is part of the Chinatown Significant District. The temple hosts a Buddhist holiday called Bon Odori each July. The building itself features refined Asian architectural features such as ornate doors and curled roof edges.
The Chapel of St. Ignatius
As among the spiritual landmarks in Seattle, this little Catholic chapel has won one or two awards for it's striking modern design. The straightforward light colored steel exterior is supposed to echo the outward appearance of historic Roman structures. The interior has windows and angles which play with the contrast of shadows and light, or what St. Ignatius called "consolations and desolations". The building's designer was Steven Holl who designed different parts of the chapel to glow in colored light at various times of the day.
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
The temple has some of the most weird history of Seattle religious landmarks. In 1971 the Temple De Hirsch and the Church Sinai were merged. A weird fact about the temple is that its basement was the location of Jimi Hendrix's first professional gig. The building itself has a 1960's advanced look to its design. The building today holds a massive store of Jewish books, films and other media.
St. Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral
The congregation that attended the 1st service at this cathedral in 1895 was a mixture of Greek, Serbian and Russian immigrants. The religious and spiritual site later helped Russian refugees fleeing the Bolshevik revolution in Russia. The building itself has striking bright blue domes in the classic onion-shape that stand bold against Seattle's rainy, grey skies. The regular services are held in English but with liturgy done frequently in Slavonic languages as well. Today the cathedral is home to a Russian Orthodox church.
The Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
This is likely one of the brightest religious landmarks in Seattle. The exterior of the Monastery is painted in reds and yellows and inside are one or two meditation rooms and statues. The priory is open to the public for meditation on occasion. The Sakrya Monastery also offer free classes and lectures, such as simple Tibetan language courses.
The Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
This temple was dedicated in 1941 and is part of the Chinatown Significant District. The temple hosts a Buddhist holiday called Bon Odori each July. The building itself features refined Asian architectural features such as ornate doors and curled roof edges.
The Chapel of St. Ignatius
As among the spiritual landmarks in Seattle, this little Catholic chapel has won one or two awards for it's striking modern design. The straightforward light colored steel exterior is supposed to echo the outward appearance of historic Roman structures. The interior has windows and angles which play with the contrast of shadows and light, or what St. Ignatius called "consolations and desolations". The building's designer was Steven Holl who designed different parts of the chapel to glow in colored light at various times of the day.
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
The temple has some of the most weird history of Seattle religious landmarks. In 1971 the Temple De Hirsch and the Church Sinai were merged. A weird fact about the temple is that its basement was the location of Jimi Hendrix's first professional gig. The building itself has a 1960's advanced look to its design. The building today holds a massive store of Jewish books, films and other media.
St. Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral
The congregation that attended the 1st service at this cathedral in 1895 was a mixture of Greek, Serbian and Russian immigrants. The religious and spiritual site later helped Russian refugees fleeing the Bolshevik revolution in Russia. The building itself has striking bright blue domes in the classic onion-shape that stand bold against Seattle's rainy, grey skies. The regular services are held in English but with liturgy done frequently in Slavonic languages as well. Today the cathedral is home to a Russian Orthodox church.
The Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
This is likely one of the brightest religious landmarks in Seattle. The exterior of the Monastery is painted in reds and yellows and inside are one or two meditation rooms and statues. The priory is open to the public for meditation on occasion. The Sakrya Monastery also offer free classes and lectures, such as simple Tibetan language courses.
About the Author:
Marie Clemmons has been interested in Seattle religious landmarks for many years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For full information about religious sites in Seattle, please visit her site.
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