Cathedral of Our Lady of China

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Cathedral of Our Lady of China
Cathedral of Our Lady of China
Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral
中國聖母大教堂
Coordinates: 22°59′13″N 120°12′34″E / 22.986858°N 120.209373°E / 22.986858; 120.209373
Location195號, Kaishan Road, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan
CountryTaiwan
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
Authorising papal bull1964
StatusCathedral
Founded19 March 1964; 57 years ago (1964-03-19)
Founder(s)Stanislaus Lo Kuang
DedicationOur Lady of China
Dedicated19 March 1964
Past bishop(s)Bosco Lin Chi-nan
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChinese Architecture
StylePalatial
Administration
ParishDiocese of Tainan
ArchdioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Taipei
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Tainan
Clergy
ArchbishopThomas Chung An-Zu
Bishop(s)John Lee Juo-wang

Cathedral of our lady of China or Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral is located in Tainan city, Taiwan[1][2] and serves as the cathedral for the Roman Catholic diocese of Tainan, Taiwan.[3][4][5] It is dedicated to Mother Mary. The design of the church is a palatial Chinese architecture.[6][7][8][9][10]

History[]

The cathedral was built by Most Rev. Stanislaus Lokuang, who was the first bishop of Tainan, in 1963.[6][10] It was dedicated on 19 March 1964 by Archbishop Joseph Caprio, Inter-nuncio to the Republic of China.[7]

Architecture[]

The cathedral is built in ancient Chinese palatial architecture which resembles to the Tao temples.[6][8][10][7]

Dedication[]

The cathedral is dedicated to an apparition of Mother Mary, Our Lady of China, in China during boxer rebellion in 1900.[6][7]

References[]

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  2. ^ Petualang, Mbak. "Catholic Church Hopping in Taiwan". Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  3. ^ "Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral". www.catholic.org.tw. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  4. ^ "Cathedral of Our Lady of China". GCatholic. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  5. ^ "Visit Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral on your trip to West Central District". www.inspirock.com. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  6. ^ a b c d "Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral 中華聖母主教座堂". Spectral Codex. 2016-04-03. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  7. ^ a b c d "天主教台南教區中華聖母主教座堂". tncath.catholic.org.tw. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  8. ^ a b "Tainan Diocese Taiwan | Diocese of Tainan Taiwan | Ucanews". www.ucanews.com. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  9. ^ "Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral travel guidebook –must visit attractions in Tainan – Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral nearby recommendation". TRIP.COM. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  10. ^ a b c "Taiwan Today". taiwantoday.tw. Retrieved 2021-05-21.

See also[]

List of cathedrals in Taiwan

Christianity in Taiwan

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