Holy Family Cathedral (Fatuoaiga)
Free Activity
Pago Pago & Tutuila, American Samoa
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Description
Located on Fatuoaiga Street in Tafuna, the Holy Family Cathedral is a unique blend of spiritual reverence and Samoan cultural expression. Its distinct dissected dome and intricate stained glass windows reflect deep cultural symbolism, including one striking image of Christ offering an 'ava bowl to a Samoan couple. Attending a Sunday service—particularly the early Samoan mass—is a moving experience, with beautiful traditional hymns filling the air in both Samoan and English.
Highlights
- Iconic stained glass featuring Samoan imagery
- 7:30 am Samoan and 9:30 am English-speaking Sunday masses
- Architectural blend of Catholic tradition and Polynesian design
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Holy Family Cathedral (Fatuoaiga) | © americansamoapocketguide.com
Activity Information
Free Activity
Fatuoaiga Street, Tafuna, west side of Tutuila Island.
Monday: All Day
Tuesday: All Day
Wednesday: All Day
Thursday: All Day
Friday: All Day
Saturday: All Day
Sunday: 7:30 am & 9:30 am Mass
Tuesday: All Day
Wednesday: All Day
Thursday: All Day
Friday: All Day
Saturday: All Day
Sunday: 7:30 am & 9:30 am Mass
ReligiousFree & Cheap Activities
Cultural ImmersionBudget-FriendlyRainy DayAccessible
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