Honiara in Capital Territory, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands — Oceania (Melanesia in the Pacific Ocean)
St. Joseph Statue
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2022
1. St. Joseph Statue Marker
St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus was the protector and provider of the Holy Family.
This statue was originally in front of the Old Cathedral which was in Visale. During WWII the cathedral was bombed and the only thing that survived were the statue of St. Joseph and Blessed Virgin Mary.
This statue and grotto of St. Joseph is dedicated to all the men of Solomon Islands that they like St. Joseph, will be the physical and spiritual protectors and providers of their families.
This grotto is donated by the family of Honorable John and Matilda Maneniaru
May 1st, 2022
St. Joseph: Pray for us
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II.
Location. 9° 26.165′ S, 159° 57.807′ E. Marker is in Honiara, Guadalcanal, in Capital Territory. It is on Mbokonavera Road west of Mendana Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mendana Ave, Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Melanesia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memorial of the Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting of the Assemblies of God Church (approx. half a kilometer away); Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2022
2. St. Joseph Statue and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 1, 2022
3. Holy Cross Cathedral of Honiara
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
