On the above map, you can see the "Windward Islands" -- you know, that Anglican diocese for which we pray on a weekly basis.
The red circle on the above map, shows the location of Saba, which appears to be a bit north of the area known as the "Windward Isles".
Although now a Dutch settlement, it was once home to English settlers as well, and yes, they built a church: Holy Trinity,established in 1878:
The history of the church on Saba is detailed HERE for anyone interested. It is a rather convoluted story!
And the church exists today...diminished somewhat over time...as the historical account says...
The Church of England had 1500 members on Saba in 1874. However, with the establishment of the Roman Catholic Church on Saba in 1860 the numbers declined. In 1877 there were 1458 Anglicans on Saba out of a total population of 2072.The Anglican Church has lost its dominant position over the years since then, however the church still carries on and the remaining members of the church are as dedicated to their church as those who in 1763 got together to pay a salary to the Reverend Richard Davis, and may God continue to bless their work on Saba.Why do I mention it here on our blog -- especially as it doesn't appear to be part of the Diocese of the Windward Isles?
Well...because I have a colleague who is an art quilter, and who has recently posted about her creating a commissioned picture of this old church, to be displayed therein.
She posts about her process HERE (you'll have to elect to have the page translated, as it's written in Dutch!)...and has kindly allowed me to share the photo of the finished work.
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| The Anglican Church in Windwardside, Saba (C) 2019 - Els Mommers, Saba textile artist |
Perhaps when we pray for the Diocese of the Windward Isles, we could add..."and Saba"?
Blessings for the Second Sunday of Easter -- wherever you find yourself in the world!
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