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Churches and Shrines in Guam
Home » Guam » Guam - Activities and Attractions » Churches and Shrines in GuamPadre Diego Luis San Vitores Shrine – This shrine honors the Jesuit missionary leader who was killed amidst the strife between the Chamorros and the Spanish. It is located near where the slaying took place and shows the priest with the mother baptizing Chief Mata’pang’s daughter without his permission and the chief holding a sword over them. This is one of the most popular attractions in Guam.
Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica – When Spanish Jesuit missionaries came to Guam, this was the first church built by the Chamorros. After it was destroyed in World War II, the present Dulce Nolbre de Maria was reconstructed on its original building area. Its presence helps to demonstrate not only the Spanish architectural style given to Guam in this era but also the importance of Catholicism to the Guamanian culture – another of Spain’s influences.
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