Historic Christian Sites

Honolulu’s historic Christian sites represent a blend of Western architectural styles and Hawaiian royal history. The collection includes Kawaiaha‘o Church, constructed from coral blocks, and the French Gothic-style St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace stands as one of the oldest continuously used Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States. These landmarks highlight the evolution of religious life on Oʻahu, from the arrival of the first missionaries to the establishment of diverse Orthodox and Methodist congregations.

Kawaiaha'o Church

Kawaiahaʻo Church is a historic Congregational church located in Downtown Honolulu on the Hawaiian Island of Oʻahu.

St Andrew's Cathedral

The Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, also commonly known as St. Andrew's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United…

Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace

The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the mother church and cathedral of the Diocese of Honolulu.

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

This 1843 Roman Catholic basilica is one of the oldest cathedrals in continuous use in the United States. It is historically significant as the site of Saint Damien of Molokai’s ordination in 1864.

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Pacific

This cathedral serves as the center for Greek Orthodox worship in Hawaii, featuring traditional Byzantine-style architecture and interior iconography.

Harris United Methodist Church

Established in 1888, this church originally served Honolulu’s Japanese immigrant community. The current sanctuary reflects mid-century modern architectural influences and continues to host a diverse Methodist congregation.