For this reason, the church faces Nishizaka Hill as a sign of respect to those that dies on this day. The church was constructed in the Gothic style and is Japan's oldest existing wooden church. It was designated a National Treasure in 1933.
French stained glass was installed in the interior some 100 years ago, but most of this was seriously damaged in the atomic bomb blast. It has since been restored with some pieces of other stained glass from that period. Oura Catholic Cathedral will always be famous worldwide as the church that discovered the "hidden followers" who had survived the religious persecution in the 16th Century. It was the Oura Catholic Church that lured these hidden Christians back into society and to continue their faith without fear and reprisal.
I recommend viewing this church from the outside and from within as it will provide you with a feeling and of the dedication of those that apposed the Christianity ban all those years ago. A well received site from all visitors.
Oura Catholic Church is situated very close to the Nagasaki Port Terminal, it is only about a 300 to 400 meter walk although there is a rather steep incline on the the hill area on which it is perched. The other advantage is that is is very close to the famous Glover Gardens and as such 2 major attractions in Nagasaki can be achieved without too much walking and time wasting. A double whammy that won't leave you disappointed!
Check out the Oura Catholic Church on the map below:
PS: The latest news is that on the 29th of June 2018, the Oura Catholic Church has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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| The Church |
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| On the cross |
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| Imposing figures |
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| Maria Statue |
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| Powerful view |
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| In Memorandum |
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| Lots of images inside |
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| The inside view of the Church |
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