The Temple of Light, Providentia
The Temple of Light in Providentia is an impressive building. Built of local grey granite, it rises above the buildings around it. The temple is fronted by a series of large granite columns, supporting an arched roof. The arched roof has a huge golden sun disk emblazoned on the front of it which is positioned such that at sunrise the sun catches the disk and reflects out across the area in front of the temple, bathing it in golden light. Steps of sandstone lead up to the front and it is a mark of how long the temple has stood that the passage of many feet has worn the steps down severely in places.
The interior of the temple is even more impressive than the exterior. If the outside speaks of power and stability, the inside speaks of opulence and wealth. Gold is everywhere. The main doors lead directly into the main worship hall. This is rectangular and stretches away as one enters. Two neat rows of wooden pews are laid out side by side and an aisle leads down the middle towards the High Altar at the far end of the room. The High Altar is dominated by a huge golden sun disk, which hangs from the ceiling on golden chains. White cloth, heavily trimmed with gold, covers the white marble altar slab itself. Even the pews are covered with white cloth, and embroidered with gold. A thick carpet runs the length of the centre aisle. This carpet depicts scenes of angels and other holy beings, frolicking and playing, all bathed in shining light.
