Sacred Heart Church, Levuka
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The Sacred Heart Church,[1][2] also known as the Church of the Sacred Heart[3] or Sacred Heart Catholic Church, is a Roman Catholic church on the Fijian island of Ovalau, situated on Beach Street in the town of Levuka.[4][5] The church's clock tower serves as a lighthouse to guide the ships to the port through an opening in the reef. The church is part of the heritage status accorded to Levuka by its inscription as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Sacred Heart Church | |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Leadership | Presbytery Sacred Heart Mission |
Year consecrated | 1858 |
Status | Functional |
Location | |
Location | Beach Street, Levuka, Ovalau, Fiji |
Geographic coordinates | 17°40′56″S 178°50′3″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Father Louyot |
Style | Gothic Revival architecture |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 250 |
Width | 13 by 13 feet (4.0 m × 4.0 m) |
Height (max) | 80 feet (24 m) |
Materials | Wood, stone |
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