Nam Dinh is a land with many Catholics. These days, the churches here are brightly decorated for Christmas.
Nam Dinh is known as a locality with a very large proportion of Catholics in Vietnam. This place is also famous for having many churches with ancient, European-style architecture. The development of Catholicism also makes Nam Dinh a land with more than 600 churches of different sizes.
For Catholics, Christmas is not only an opportunity to express faith and love with God but also helps them become more connected. Therefore, every Christmas, churches are splendidly decorated to welcome the many events that will be held for this special holiday.
Hung Nghia Holy Temple Church
Hung Nghia Holy Temple Church in Hai Hung commune, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh, is one of the largest and most beautiful religious architectural works in Nam Dinh.
When coming here, visitors will not be able to help but admire the magnificent beauty like an ancient castle. Hung Nghia Temple Church stands out with its French domed Gothic architecture combined with impressive carved and relief details, creating a harmonious yet unique look.
The miniature scene is designed with large caves and simulated characters that bring meaning to Catholic Christmas, attracting many people to Hung Nghia church quite early.
Phu Nhai Basilica
Phu Nhai Basilica is located in the center of Xuan Phuong commune, Xuan Truong district, Nam Dinh province, more than 1km from Xuan Truong town. This is one of the most beautiful churches in Vietnam with Gothic architecture.
This religious building was first built of wood in 1866. After many restorations and embellishments, the front of the church from the outside, on the right side has a 17m high statue of St. Dominic, the statue part is 2,000 high. 3m. On the left is a mausoleum storing the remains of 83 martyrs of the Phu Nhai parish, 15m high. Around the church, there are bas-reliefs showing the 14 Stations of the Cross lying like a magnificent, magnificent castle with sophisticated, sophisticated, beautiful details, with a strong European character.
The Christmas atmosphere surrounds the church, the main stage with the design of the nativity scene has been completed in preparation for tonight (December 24). The highlight this year here is the 30m high Christmas tree right in front of the church. The grottoes that fully recreate the Nativity of God have also been beautifully completed.
Bui Chu bishop's palace is located in Xuan Ngoc commune, Xuan Truong district, Nam Dinh. Built in 1885, this is one of the oldest churches in Vietnam with more than 100 years of history.
Bui Chu Bishop's Palace is a complex of unique buildings including a church, ancient clock tower, Chapel, Easter Street, Ave Maria garden... With European architecture combining elements, details, Using Vietnamese materials, the bishop's palace is like a unique work of art, demonstrating East-West cultural exchange.
Kien Lao Holy Temple Church
Kien Lao Holy Temple is located in Xuan Tien commune, Xuan Truong district with a length of 75m, 26m wide, 28m high and a 46m high bell tower. The church is designed and decorated with embossed statues, modeled after the Church of Our Lady of Bui Chu. The highlight of the architecture is the wide spherical roof and soaring bell tower. In addition, on both sides of the church there is a lake and rows of romantic street lights. Today, Kien Lao Temple has also completed the final stages of preparing for Christmas.
Holy Name Parish
Thanh Danh parish church is located in Xuan Trung commune, Xuan Truong. This place is a typical example of Renaissance architecture during Vietnam's trade with the West at the end of the 16th century.
The church has embossed decorative paintings of biblical legends that are very beautiful and natural. At Holy Name parish, these days the Christmas atmosphere takes place throughout the village streets and alleys.
An equally beautiful church here, Kim Thanh parish church located in Hai Van commune, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh, has also been decorated by parishioners, promising a peaceful Christmas night.
In addition to the parishes and dioceses, many churches are also splendidly decorated. In the photo are Peter's church and Phu An's church respectively.
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Update day : 25/12/2023
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