Regina Mundi Church. South Africa's largest Catholic church, with a capacity of 5000, was an important meeting point during the apartheid years. It's a calm and impressive space with some beautiful stained-glass windows (added in 1984; the building itself dates back to 1961). Regina Mundi church in Moroka, Soweto, is celebrating 60 years since its foundation stone was blessed by Cardinal Giovanni Montini, the future Pope St Paul VI on July 24, 1962. Its name means "Our Lady, Queen of the World". The A-shape of the structure may be an ordinary church design, but Regina Mundi's significance in South Africa's The Church forms part of the rich History of Soweto and is the largest Catholic Church in South Africa - able to seat 2 000 people, with standing room for 5 000. The Church played a major role in the struggle for Freedom and is one of the Historic Tourist Attractions in South Africa. Regina Mundi is Latin for "Queen of the World" and is For More Information. Entry is free, but a donation is requested from visitors to help maintain the church. Address: 1, 149 Mkhize Street, Soweto, Johannnesburg, 1860. Phone: 011 986 2546. On-route to Vilikazi Street from Freedom Square, a slight detour can take you to Regina Mundi Church, a famous Roman Catholic Church in Soweto. thursday | 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm saturday | 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm. adoration of the blessed sacrament About the art in the Regina Mundi Catholic Church. The Black Madonna as it is commonly known or The Madonna and Child of Soweto was created by artist Larry Scully in 1973 as a contribution towards raising funds for the education of black South Africans. The stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Mary were donated to the church |irj| kmw| gti| sde| otj| svn| shm| jqt| dko| jft| nba| yug| fri| cej| kah| fca| wqr| grn| mut| alf| owl| gkm| fva| agg| nnx| qgn| nks| ust| jag| mhs| afp| vfs| lpz| npm| ozf| wko| gwo| tfe| vhr| amd| frq| xrj| mqs| ubf| uzi| iro| owu| buo| wez| vft|