St. Ignatius Martyr (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Ignatius Martyr Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Ignatius of Antioch |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Society of Jesus |
| Venerated Saints: | , |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Long Island Deanery |
| Address: | 721 West Broadway, Long Beach, New York 11561-2897 |
| City: | Long Beach, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1963 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Ignatius Martyr Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Hicksville, New York. Dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Antioch, the early Christian martyr and one of the earliest recorded saints, the parish serves a suburban community on Long Island.
Established in 1963 by the Jesuits, the parish was founded as part of their mission to serve the growing Catholic population on Long Island. The current church building was dedicated on October 20, 1968.
The parish community is deeply committed to serving others and spreading the Gospel message through various ministries and outreach programs inspired by Saint Ignatius' example.
History
St. Ignatius Martyr Parish was established in 1963 as part of a larger effort by the Jesuits to expand their missionary work on Long Island.[1]
The parish was initially staffed by Jesuit priests and brothers who served the community until a diocesan priest was assigned to assist with parish duties.
Special features
- Annual Missionary Sunday celebration
- Retreats and spiritual programs inspired by Ignatian spirituality
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, no relics are publicly documented in available sources as being housed within this church.
Architecture
The church building was designed to reflect the Jesuit order's emphasis on simplicity and functionality. The interior features include a large crucifix above the main altar and stained glass windows depicting various saints and biblical scenes.
External features
- A small chapel dedicated to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits
- A memorial garden honoring deceased parishioners
Interior features
- Beautifully crafted wooden pews
- Ornate Stations of the Cross
Art and Devotional Features
The church interior is adorned with artwork inspired by the life and teachings of Saint Ignatius. The main altar features a large statue of the saint, while the side altars are dedicated to other Jesuit saints.
Stained Glass Windows
- A stunning stained glass window depicting Saint Ignatius' martyrdom
- Other windows featuring various biblical scenes
Statues and Sculptures
- A life-sized statue of Saint Ignatius in the main nave
- Smaller statues of other Jesuit saints throughout the church
Other Artwork
- Beautifully crafted Stations of the Cross
- Mosaics depicting various saints and biblical scenes
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Related parishes
- Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church (Garden City, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Ignatius Martyr - Hicksville". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.rcdony.org/parishes/st-ignatius-martyr-hicksville/.