Holy Name Church, Oakley
West Fife
The present Holy Name Church was designed in the early Scottish style by architects Reginald Fairlie & Partners. Building of the church was made possible by the generosity of the Smith-Sligo family of Inzievar House and the foundation stone was laid in 1956. Construction was completed and the church opened and consecrated in November 1958.
Particularly outstanding features are the special stained glass windows depicting parts of scripture and events from the Gospels. These were created by French artist Gabriel Louar, who also made the Stations of the Cross.
The statues were carved by French designers from Chartres, and Hew Lorimer created a simple but evocative stone sculpture of the Child Jesus, which can be seen above the side entrance to the church.
The church houses a small museum where copies of a book describing the history of the parish are available.
Facilities
Gallery
Key Information
NO BOOKING REQUIRED.
Stewards will be present at the venue.
Where to find us
Address
- Station Road
- Oakley
- KY12 9NW
