Religion in Antarctica
Religion in Antarctica is largely dominated by
Beginnings
The first
A cross on Wind Vane Hill, Cape Evans, was erected by the
The first
Although they are used mostly for Christian worship, the
History (including the subantarctic islands)
Around 1900,
The first churches south of the Antarctic Convergence and north of 60° S latitude (and thus not part of the Antarctic Treaty System) are Notre-Dame des Vents at Port-aux-Français on the main island of Kerguelen and the Norwegian Lutheran Church, a former Lutheran chapel in Grytviken, South Georgia (since 1913). After years of abandonment and weathering the harsh elements of the region (roof damaged in 1994), the Grytviken church was renovated by the keepers of South Georgia Museum and volunteers in 1996–1998 and now serves for occasional church services and marriage ceremonies.[8]
Some churches north of the Antarctic Convergence serve Antarctic territories, such as the
Christians have increasingly turned toward Internet communications for fellowship in the 21st century.[9]
Notable buildings
Out of nearly 90 stations in Antarctica, half are only used in summer months. Most research stations have a small meeting room dual-purposed for religious assemblies.[10] Larger stations and communities use a separate room, often a makeshift steel container for religious purposes.[10]
The
Catholic sites
The majority of Catholic Antarctic sites exist due to the Argentine presence on the Continent. The Worldwide Antarctic Program [
Further dedicated religious buildings are the
There is a small Catholic shrine near
Eastern Orthodox Christian revival
The St. Ivan Rilski Chapel, a Bulgarian Orthodox chapel at St. Kliment Ohridski Base, South Shetland Islands was built in 2003 and is the first Eastern Orthodox edifice in Antarctica, and was the southernmost Eastern Orthodox building of worship in the world till 2011 when St Volodymyr (Vladimir the Great) Chapel at Ukrainian Vernadsky Research Base was erected.
The
In 2002
Islam
While the
It would also be impossible to fast for the month of Ramadan for an entire solar day during the summer in the Southern Hemisphere, so alternatives to this problem have been proposed by multiple sources. It has been reported that Muslim scientists on Antarctica use Mecca time for Ramadan fasting. [citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Religious Composition Of Antarctica - WorldAtlas". worldatlas.com. 25 April 2017.
- ^ a b Paveley, Rebecca (31 May 2019). "'Inspiring' eucharist held in Antarctica". London: Church Times. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ a b "List of Historic Sites and Monuments approved by the ATCM (2012)" (PDF). Antarctic Treaty Secretariat. 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ William Menster, Strong Men South, 1949 Bruce Pub. Co. Milwaukee
- ^ HSM 35: Virgin of Carmen Statue in Antarctic Protected Areas Database)
- ^ Compare Geology and Religion: A History of Harmony and Hostility, Martina Kölbl-Ebert, S. 142, Geological Society, 2009
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- ^ "Grytviken Church (Whalers Church)". Wondermondo. 31 December 2011.
- ^ "Priests No Longer Needed as Digital Antarctica Embraces Online Religion". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group, syndicated by Australian Associated Press. 23 July 2015.
- ^ ISBN 0-15-101520-1
- ^ "Base Esperanza Guia Para Turistas". Archived from the original on 18 May 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2008. [2] www.marambio.aq/esperanza.htm
- ^ Worldwide Antarctic Program Church in Antarctica Archived 22 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Church in Antarctica Archived 22 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine www.waponline.it
- ^ HSM 9: Buromsky Island Cemetery Antarctic Protected Areas Database
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk: "Flat pack church for Russian workers" BBC
- ^ "Flock of Antarctica's Orthodox temple celebrates Holy Trinity Day Serbian Orthodox Church". 29 May 2004.
- ^ First Orthodox church in Antarctica, en.ria.ru
- ^ a b Alexandra Nikiforowa (22 December 2008). "Повесть о холодном рае. Ч.1" [Story of clod paradise, interview with Pater Gabriel Bogatschichin, 2005 wintering] (in Russian). taday.ru. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ^ "Первое в Антарктике венчание прошло на российской станции" [First ever Antarctic church wedding took place at a Russian station] (in Russian). 1 February 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ^ "Патриаршее подворье в Антарктиде" [Patriarch's mission in the Antarctic] (in Russian). rian.ru. 29 March 2007.
- ^ Sayar, M.A. (April–June 1995). "Should We Exploit The Last Wilderness?". The Fountain. No. 10. Archived from the original on 11 October 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
Pakistan became the first Muslim country to send an official expedition to Antarctica. Pakistan in 1992, established its Jinnah Antarctic Research Station.
- ^ Riedel, Katja (27 April 2016). "Faith in Antarctica – Religion in the land of eternal snow". Polar News. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
External links
- Society and Culture in Antarctica at Curlie