Chapel of the Snows
| The Chapel of the Snows | |
|---|---|
The Chapel of the Snows, 2008 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Christianity (Catholic, Latter Day Saints, Protestant) |
| Region | McMurdo Sound (Ross Island) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Year consecrated | 1956 |
| Location | |
| Location | Antarctica |
| Municipality | McMurdo Station |
| State | Antarctic Treaty System |
Interactive map of The Chapel of the Snows | |
| Territory | Antarctica |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Modern |
| Funded by | United States Government |
| Completed | 1956 (destroyed by fire in 1978, rebuilt in 1989) |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 63 |
| Dome | 0 |
| Spire | 1 |
| Materials | Wood |
The Chapel of the Snows is a non-denominational Christian church at the United States' McMurdo Station on Ross Island, Antarctica. Initially built from scrap material in 1956, it burned down in 1978 and was rebuilt in 1989. It is one of eight churches on Antarctica and the only interfaith church there, having both Protestant and Catholic services. In addition, the Church also hosts several other religious groups and community organizations, including a sobriety group. Each year the famed Erebus Chalice is brought down for the austral summer.
The church is noted for its southerly religious location and unique architectural flourishes, such as penguins in the stained glass windows.