Fanchuanpu Catholic Church

From Yantai Mountain, I saw this attraction not far away, so I went around. There were few tourists. There were a few children playing hide-and-seek and playing badminton. I personally liked it. I took pictures and made movies. By the way, a small road in it was very inconspicuous and easy to miss.

Pan Shippo Catholic Church was founded in the Qing Dynasty. The architectural style is a mix of Gothic and Roman style, so the grandeur. After a hundred years of storms and rain, several renovations, showing the development of Catholicism.

Pan Shippo Catholic Church, I would like to call it a bead in Fuzhou. The Gothic church built during the Tongzhi period has a history of more than 150 years. Now I see the buildings rebuilt during the Republic of China, which combines Gothic and Roman styles and complete Western taste. The moment you walk into the church, you are deeply shocked. The church is large, surrounded by colorful glass and cement columns, the statue of the Virgin and the railings of Han white jade, holy and quiet, and the interior is well preserved. Jesus' deeds are explained in a concise way through stained glass, and there are five altars large and small, which can be slowly appreciated. Note: Monday to Friday is not open. At 6 am and 7 pm, churches and believers do mass, that time can enter. There are Sundays and church doors are open. If you want to visit, you can tell the volunteers in front of the church that they will take you in and explain. The volunteers are very enthusiastic and can ask more if you want to know. Panchuanpu Catholic Church covers a large area, there is a square, there is time to see the surrounding area, the Catholic atmosphere is still very strong. It is not far from Yantai Mountain, and you can walk to Yantai Mountain Scenic Area in ten minutes. If you are interested, there is also a stone church there, which is eight years earlier than Pan Shippo, but unfortunately it is not open for many years. Come out from the church door, don't forget to take a brochure to the volunteers, there is a detailed introduction to Catholic Jesus and Pan Shippo. In addition, Easter and Christmas, there will be grand activities here, interested can experience again.

Pan Shippu Catholic Church sits south to north, facing the Lijiang River, magnificent, this was once one of the starting points of China's Maritime Silk Road, China's silk, porcelain, black tea, is shipped from here to Europe, become royal tributes. "Going to the horse warehouse to watch the horse, pan boat Pune to see the boat" is the Fuzhou proverb at that time. The church lobby is a cross-shaped Gothic building, there is a cross of ３ meters high on the top of the clock tower, the re-maintenance of the church to the maximum extent of the original, the roof row of crystal chandeliers is customized from abroad according to the original shape, a large number of murals are original. Eleven European columns are erected on the left and right sides of the church, each of which radiates 4 arched square wood, which meets the stars. The windows on both sides and the upper altar are set with colorful glass, and the three front glass are painted with eight colored images. Now Pan Shippo Catholic Church has a mass every morning at 6 o'clock, every Tuesday night there is a Bible class, every Thursday night worship of the Holy Body, every Friday night there is a mood class, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday there is a pre-marital tutorial class, every weekend, holiday and blessing group also receives visits.

When I first walked to the main entrance, I didn't dare to go in because it was too sacred. Gothic-style architecture is beautiful, and new people outside the main building take wedding photos. The building is only open for visits on weekends. I was shocked by the sacredness and beauty that the missionary, charitable and gentle, patiently explained the story of Jesus, and gave me a Bible. Although I am not religious, I think that existence is reasonable, such a religion that spreads good and beauty, I would like to know more.