Former Golden Rose Hall

 

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, referred to as the Rosary Church, is a Catholic church located in Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It is located on the banks of the Aihe Bridge. The first church since the reopening of Taiwan was the birthplace of the modern Taiwan Catholic Church, and it is now the main cathedral of the Catholic Kaohsiung Diocese. In 2001, it won the first place in the country in the selection of one hundred historical buildings in Taiwan.

 

 

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Old city church

 

Established: 1904/1/3

Church Address: 20 Zuoying Road, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City

 

The establishment of the Zuoying Church began in 1966, that is, the Mother Church (Old City Church), and Rev. Zhuang Zaiming began preparations during his tenure, and was established on September 7, 1969. The pastor completed the church building only during his tenure. After three pastors, as well as all the presidents of the mother association, brothers and sisters, after eight years of concerted efforts, the mother church celebrated the 70th anniversary of the same day (December 25, 1974) and held a church dedication ceremony.

 

Neimen Mucha Church

 

Neimen Muzha is the long-standing residence of the Siraya people. The Muzha Church, founded in 1868, is the faith center here and the third oldest Christian church in Taiwan. In 1871, British photographer John. At the invitation of Dr. James Ma, Thomson traveled in southern Taiwan for several days. During this period, he went to Muzha Church and took dozens of photos, which became extremely precious images in the history of Taiwan. Nowadays, Muzha Church has been rebuilt many times and is purely Bai's church continues to stand among the blue sky and mountains, leading generations of Muzha residents.

Zuoying St. Mary's Church

 

Zuoying St. Mary's Church was founded in 1932 by Father Anne of the Catholic Dominion. It is the Zuoying branch of the Kaohsiung Virgin Rose Church. Ten years later, with the cooperation of all church members, it was purchased with scarce funds. In the next wooden workshop, the wood was removed to rebuild the small sanctuary with wooden walls, and it was named "Virgin Baby Jesus Teresa Church" and was located at Zuoying Beizitou. Due to the gradual social stability of Taiwan, tourists coming to Zuoying daily are constantly flowing. In order to preach the gospel of Christ and carry the path of the Virgin and Child, the foundation stone was laid for Easter in 1976. Paul VI was awarded the "Mother Teresa Terai's Southern Pilgrimage Site".

St. Joseph's Cathedral

 

Founded: 1959

Church Address: 6 Deyi Street, Qishan District, Kaohsiung

 

In the ancient streets of Qishan, an elegant and beautiful Gothic building is hidden. This was the Father Da Gangde of the Catholic Dominion in 1959, asking the Italian architect to design and build a holy missionary for Eli. The Church of God of Joseph. The main building is 3 stories high, with a tall gable on the front. It is simple and elegant in the gray tone of stone washing. The main facade is directly above the statue of Jesus. On each side of the tower is a symmetrical high tower with long arch windows and The embossed rose window is intertwined with complex and changeable triangular walls and arched arcs, showing the beauty of exquisite craftsmanship, while continuous pointed arch windows on the side create a towering vision.

Church behind the flag

Establishment Date: 5/28, 1865

 

Address: (80541) No. 13, Miaoqian Road, Qijin District, Kaohsiung City

 

Qijin is the earliest area developed by the Han people in Kaohsiung because of its important geographical location at the seaport exit. It has the earliest streets, temples and schools in Kaohsiung. After the Battle of the Qing Dynasty and the British and French forces in 1865, Tadog Harbor (Kaohsiung Port) was opened to trade. The Scottish Presbyterian Missionary Dr. May Jacob also preached here and established the Dadog Chapel. This is the earliest and first Taiwanese Christian elder. church. In 1935, the church was remodeled into a Roman-like building. The tan-washed stone exterior wall is simple and elegant. It is a quiet and peaceful place in the lively Qijin street market, and it is also a common memory of many people.