Religious Sites of Flores

Flores presents a unique religious landscape where Catholic traditions introduced by Portuguese missionaries coexist with Islamic communities and ancient indigenous beliefs. This collection spans the island from West Manggarai to Sikka, featuring colonial-era parish churches, traditional Manggarai compang stone altars used for ancestral rituals, and local mosques. These sites highlight the island's diverse spiritual architecture, ranging from European-influenced church designs to serene Marian grottos and community prayer spaces.

Gereja Paroki St. Maria Penghibur Orang Berdukacita - Rekas

A historical Catholic parish in West Manggarai, established during the early 20th-century missionary expansion in the region.

Masjid Bambor

A local community mosque serving the Muslim population in the Bambor area of West Manggarai.

COMPANG

A traditional Manggarai stone altar used as a sacred site for offerings and communal indigenous rituals to honor ancestors.

Gereja Paroki St. Yohanes Pembaptis Boganatar

Catholic parish church located in the eastern region of Flores, serving the local community near the border of Sikka and East Flores.

MASJID BABUSALAM

Local mosque providing a place of worship and a center for the Muslim community in the Manggarai region.

Taman Doa Gua Maria Kamubheka

A Catholic pilgrimage site featuring a Marian grotto and prayer gardens used for quiet reflection and communal rosary prayers.

Gereja St. Yosef

Catholic parish church serving the local congregation in central Flores.

Gereja MKK Bu Nuaria

Catholic church located in the Ende regency, serving as a spiritual center for the local village community.

KAPELA SANTA MARIA EKOAE

A small Catholic chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, used for neighborhood services and private prayer.

Masjid Baiturrahman Batok

Community mosque located in the Batok area, serving as a local center for Islamic worship.