Chapel of the Snows

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.